[DJDB]

I suggest you get a few good books on puppies/dogs. I recommend anything by Cesar Millan, but I know others will have some good suggestions, too. There are also some good stickies on this site that give info about the puppy stages.

Remember, a yorkie is going to be different than, say, a lab or some other bigger dog. They require A LOT of attention and they do want to basically be glued to you. If we are home, Oz is right with us, everywhere and anywhere. He sleeps in our bed, he's always on someone's lap, or he's playing with us or sitting right in front of us chewing on his things. We go outside with him. It really is like having a constant small child. I think the "clingy" behaviour is pretty typical, although, YES, I'm sure some are more independent.