Hi everyone!
I apologize in advanced if these questions have already been discussed as I am new to this website and still trying to figure it out!
I have been wanting a female Yorkie for quite some time, however I am quite picky about where I would get a dog from as I would prefer to adopt. Well, I work at the SPCA and we RARELY get Yorkie's in. I came in for a shift the other day and saw somebody had given up their 5 year old female Yorkie! The past few days I have been getting to know her so I can officially decide if I am going to adopt her; she is going for surgery to get fixed this week then will be available for adoption. However, I did notice some issues which is what I was hoping you guys could help me with!
EXCESSIVE BARKING!
I know this can be a common thing within small breeds, but anyone that walks past, any dog ANYTHING she goes nuts! Since she is already 5, I am thinking it will be a little harder to train her out of it. Any tips on this? Has anyone been in this situation, if so what did you do to train him/her to stop?
I have been reading online about Yorkie's and have learned that they are hard to train to do their business outside. Is this true? She came from a lady that lived in an apartment so I am assuming this might be an issue.
I am hoping to do some socializing with her once I get her so she can be a little more confident as she shy's away a lot.
Sorry for the long thread but thank you so much for taking the time to read it and answer my questions!!