[SLCYorkie]

I recently said "goodbye" to my terrier-chihuahua mix that was my first baby of any sort. He was in my wedding and wonderful in every way. I got him as a puppy and he saw me through getting married and having 3 kids. Watching him slip away was horrible - but at least he's not in pain and just went to sleep in one of his favorite places and never woke up.

Now, a very kind woman who knows us through the nonprofit organization we run, has gifted us a 3 year old male Yorkie. He was being used in a breeding scenario, so he is not fixed (but will be, since I have no intention of breeding). They provided me with medical documentation, so I know there was a base level of good care. He's on Hill's Science Diet for Toy Breeds.

As I don't have experience with purebred dogs / Yorkies, I'd love some advice:

1. He seems skittish. It's only been 2 days with us, so I don't expect him to be fully acclimated, but is this normal?

2. He will BOLT if given the chance outdoors. Can Yorkies be taught to stay without a leash? Or should I always plan on having him on a line?

3. We have 3 kids - we put boundaries on them with the dog so he can get used to us, but they're still a lot of activity. Do you think the dog will ever get used to it?

4. Is there anything particular to training Yorkies? I've got a crate and plan to use that as the basis for housebreaking him. Anything else I need to know?

Thank you in advance!

Victoria