Most people don't get Yorkies in order to teach to take them to obedience trials. I realize they can and do well in obedience but that is not why the majority of people have them. I think we get them because we want a cute little fur baby who likes to cuddle and is cute and lovable. What some do not realize is that the Yorkshire Terrier was raised to be a killer of rodents. They have quite a shall we say challenging attitude and personality at times. I knew terriers were of a different sort when I got mine but I have to say I was quite shocked at the type of problems I encountered. After having a sweet spoiled Shih Tzu for 15 years Gracie's personality was "different" to say the least. I don't expect her to be an obedience expert but she does have to realize she cannot bully members of the family and that includes the cats. As long as she does not intrude into other people's and kitty's space she is pretty much OK. Basic things like knowing where to potty and how to sit and stay she knows and does. Other than that being a cute little snuggle bug is all that is required of her. |