A yorkie can adjust and love a new human. This yorkie is 3 years old and all of the sudden in a new environment and away from the home she knew. She's scared. The new owner is just going to have to be consistent in assuring the pup that it's secure and loved and safe.
Yorkies react to children differently. If this one had never been around a small person, it is probably freaked out by be bent over and reached for. Suggest to the lady that her granddaughter not run and make sudden moves around the dog (even if the child is not interacting with the dog..those movements that children make can freak a small dog out). Maybe have the girl sit down on the floor and have a treat or toy and call the dog to her. Let the girl give play time and treats so the pup understands she is ok. But again..even my yorkie "pees" a little if someone (even an adult..even me) bends down over her and reaches to pick her up. I always get down on the floor to her level and call her to me to pick her up.
Patience is definitely a must in this situation..it's new for everyone and the pup can't voice what it's feeling or thinking like the human can.
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