 New Owner with Question?
I too, am a new owner. Although I've had dogs all my life, I've never had a Yorkie. I got my new little girl, Annie from a rescue (4.5 months old - 3.5lbs). Someone was keeping her in a rabbit hutch to breed her and the 1st 3 months of her life she had very little human contact. I've now had her for a month and vet and groomer say she's it really good health for her experience. She can now run up and DOWN stairs. I'm pad training her and we're 95% there! Treats are a wonderful incentive! I doubt she'll ever be a "Jump in your lap and kiss your face" kind of dog but she is socializing much better than before. I only work 3 days a week and the boss lets me bring her to work! Everyone loves her and she has now started hanging in other people's offices instead of being always under my feet. We still have a way to go but we make progress daily!
I'm trying to learn all the ins and outs of Yorkies and the only problem I notice with Annie is the excessive tears from her eyes. She tears so much that it will actually drip off her chin..... I had the groomer do a puppy cut and trim all the hair from around her eyes but that didn't change anything. I wash her face and dry it every night but is there anything else I should be doing??
I'd appreciate any advise! |