[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by Matthias

LOL! Feel free to do so! If you think taking care of yorkies is not a "HUGE" responsibility, like my statement clearly says, then that's your problem. Also, young children in almost all areas of life have to be in adult attendance or supervision because they don't know better and 9 years old do fit in that category... unless you're the type to let 9 year olds do their own thing, etc, then that's your freedom to do and think like that. LOL!

Matthias

Evidently you chose not to read her entire post. That's your freedom to do. It's not our problem.

Originally Posted by Taryn0405

I think I'm going to agree to disagree with this comment. The OP stated that her son is 9 which isn't too young. Also, it's not that they're not good with kids. In fact many terriers (including the pit bull terriers) were used basically as babysitters and you can find many older photographs with terriers in them basically watching over the child . It's when young children and babies are too rough with Yorkies, then it becomes a problem.
They are a huge responsibility, but I don't think the OP is being irresponsible. I think she's experiencing what many dog owners go through with regards to a dog establishing a pecking order with his pack.

To the OP, don't get discouraged. Make sure your children become part of the training process. When I got my first dog, my mom made sure my brother and I took care of her (walks, potty, etc.) as well as be apart of her discipline and trianing process.

This established the pecking order. Also, my dog was a terrier...And I was 6 when we got her... And she was amazing with kids...

Keep updated and good luck!