Yorkie's love to run. Bailey can just go flat out when we play. Lucky for us, he doesn't take off very often if at all. He will run if he sees someone coming which isn't common. We harness for walks. Our harness is pretty substantial (don't know the brand) so it's never a thought of him getting out. You may want to look for a better harness system.
As for owner's age, I think Yorkie's bring a lot to your life regardless of age. If it gets to the point where you can no longer care for the dog, that's different. Also, consider some training if you haven't already. That may help temper the running off thing.
As for sleeping with you, everyone is different. We kept Bailey in his bed in the kitchen area for a long time. One night a few weeks ago, we had friends staying over and they were going to come in late and through the kitchen. We knew he'd have to sleep with us. Now he always sleeps with us. Took a few nights for everyone to find their positions, but it works fine. |