Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
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Originally Posted by SLCYorkie  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? |
Perfectly normal. Some dogs can take a long time to fully settle into a new home, sometimes weeks or even months.
Having a daily routine of activity can be reassuring and calming: eating meals at about the same, short play time and training time, walks and outings. Basic obedience and trick training are a great way to bond and build confidence.
Depending on how well he was socialized by the breeder, might be a big job.
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Originally Posted by SLCYorkie 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? |
When outdoors, I would keep him on a leash or in a fenced area. Some Yorkies can be taught not to bolt, but I prefer not to risk it with my boys.
Indoors, I trained my boys not to bolt out the door, but Teddy decided one day to chase the UPS truck down the street. After that, I put up baby gates to keep the doggies away from the doors.
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Originally Posted by SLCYorkie 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? |
The answer comes down to the individual dog. Only time will tell. Give him lots of patience and space. Let him come to you on his own terms. Talking to them is reassuring.
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Originally Posted by SLCYorkie 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? |
Did he have any potty training before? Yorkies are typically difficult to potty train. Make sure you give him adequate opportunity to go in the right place. Praise him profusely and give him a small treat reward when he gets it right. My boys are 7 years old and we still reward for good potty.
Best wishes!