Something else to think about --
When you bring a new baby home - you really don't want your Yorkie to be "hot to trot" to socialize with the new baby or want to play with the new baby. The new little baby needs to be "off limits" to your dog for quite some time and around the dog only when you are "right there." The dog needs to see the baby as an extension of you and your husband - part of the family - and not something to play with for quite a while.
I have found that the best way to socialize with dogs with children is let them run and play outside. This way the dog can run with the children and at the same time stay well out of their reach. He has the best of both worlds. And, to get him started, you should join in the play.
I had one little dog that was quite shy and afraid of children, but when they got outside, it was a totally different story. This dog would run and play with them for hours - but manange to stay out of their reach the entire time. He loved doing this.
Good luck!
Carol Jean |