[Neoma]

Originally Posted by lovestiny

when we are home, my lil lady is a total hunter and loves chasing birds and squirrels. If we are out anywhere and she is on a leash, I had to train her to not go after them. I say no birds and it means no chasing anything. She knows the command and obeys it well.

"No birds" sounds like a good command to teach Trupa. I'm impressed that your girl obeys it so well.

Trupa also hates skateboarders. Where we live, skateboarding is a major mode of transportation! She goes insane when she hears one coming, barks ferociously and lunges at them. I have to keep her on a tight leash when that happens. Once the skateboard stops, she's happy to kiss the skateboarder. (She loves all humans. She's "iffy" with other dogs.)

I've taught her to heel beautifully. When I first started walking her, she always pulled. But skateboarders...all bets are off!

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hi and welcome! And best of luck in your search. You may want to read the "New Yorkie Puppy Parent Guide" located at the top of this section..it may be helpful.

Thank you, Wylie's Mom!

Originally Posted by matese

If you are crazy about Trupa lol, if you get your own yorkie, you will be head over heels in LOVE with him/her. They have a way of capturing our hearts with a blink of an eye lol. They will have YOU wrapped around their little paw with out you even realizing it lol. Until the time comes for you to get you own baby, stay with yorkie talk, there is an abundance of info. you will learn and you will become an expert lol in the world of yorkies. You will learn how to select a puppy from a qualified breeder, that breeds to better the breed, what signs/red flags to look out for BYB (back yard breeders) or brokers that usually sells puppy mill puppies, that you have to stay away from. In the meantime enjoy little Trupa.

Thank you, matese. Ideally, when the time comes, I would like to adopt, but I will certainly read about how to find a qualified breeder. I've always wondered how to determine who was legit.