[yorkieusa]

This post shocks me terribly. I can't imagine anyone striking a yorkie, much less leaving bruises. It's too sad that yorkie is left in the home. "Mother" should have no dogs. You are old enough. Yes, even at 16, you are old enough to help train the dogs and take them out often to be sure that there will be no accidents. I've seen younger children than 16 housebreak little dogs.