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					Originally Posted by fateNdestinee  Hi, 
I'm just curious, so please don't start throwing rocks.  I haven't bought a yorkie yet, but I'm wondering if it's possible to leave him in the backyard while I'm at work? Is it safe too?  Will birds come down and take him or bother him?    
Where do you leave your dog if you are at work?  | 
 
  
I never leave my dogs outside for more than 5 minutes.  There are many reasons for this: they can dig holes and get out, birds & cats can get them.  There are fleas outside and mosquitos and its also really hot outside here in Texas.  My mother in law lost her Maltese a few weeks ago becasue it got our of the yard.   
It is best to get some sort of crate to leave your dog in while you are at work or get a dog pen or section off an area and puppy proof it.