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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  Has experience made you a more protective Yorkie owner or a less protective one? Do you find yourself learning new risks and taking precautions to prevent them? Or are you easing back after seeing that these little dogs are pretty durable?
I ask because I'm unquestionable a more protective Yorkie owner than I used to be. I realized that today when a loose dog was walking about 200 yards away when we were in the far corner of the park walking unleashed. I didn't even wait to see the dog's intentions, I gathered up mine and leashed them and was fully prepared to pick them up.
In earlier times, I might have ignored the other dog, and even let it approach.
The examples go on and on. The more I've learned how delicate they are, the more steps I've taken to protect them. Fortunately, I don't think I've gone overboard yet.  |
After losing my precious little guy Stuart at 5 months old, Ive become very very cautious. 2 years ago there was a coyote in our yard and by some miracle, my boys were unharmed, that made me a little over the top protective. I really would rather be safe than sorry! My boys are always leashed because they will take off to 'meet' other dogs, chase something, etc... plus I want to be able to grab them up in a second if I have to.
When I pick up my Dex, he's a very light 6.5 lbs, small fragile bird bones I say, I can't imagine how little it would take for him to get hurt. My Fletch is 12.5lbs but he is way more solid and sturdy, I'm not as protective of him because he can handle more than Dex.