Hello!
This is my first post, and my first Yorkie, Ziggy. He is 14 weeks old and I have had him for two weeks. He's precious and affectionate but also gets very frisky and seems to want to chew on many things, so I have a lot of toys for him. He sleeps with me and only gets up to potty when I do.
I'm working on taking him outside often, but he still has accidents sometimes indoors, especially if he's playing a lot. I work during the week but I'm able to come home at lunch to let him out and play with him. I try to play with him every morning so he is more relaxed when I leave for work, but I believe he probably sleeps most of the day anyway, if the weekends are any indication!
I want to get him in some training classes, obedience and agility, and also a puppy social group, but I am waiting until he gets his next round of shots. I don't know if males are more frisky or aggressive than females, and I am curious if anyone has thoughts on that. I also have been reading old threads on biting and it sounds like it might help if I try playing "Momma Dog" with him. I do indeed yelp when I make the mistake of getting a hand in there too close to his mouth while he's playing!
Also, I got him a tiny doggy harness and I try to take him on walks, but he likes to just plop himself on the sidewalk or grass and eventually I have to pick him up and carry him unless I am patient and just wait. But he does seem to like to walk when we are headed back home. Maybe he's just getting used to a new neighborhood? Or it could be the summer heat.
Hope this isn't too much for an introductory post! Thank you all for being here, I anticipate making much use of your helpful hints and advice in the future!
Julie and Ziggy