Welcome to YT, Suzanne! You've found a wonderful site full of many friendly people and loads of great information. I'm fairly new here myself. I live in Somerville, NJ, not very far from Summit. Unfortunately, I can't recommend any trainers or groomers in your area. You may want to ask this question in the "Breeder, Vet, and Groomer Reviews" area, and the "Yorkie Training" area. Also try to post in the "Regional" board for suggestions. You can get there by clicking on the second link in the tool bar right under the YorkieTalk.com header at the top of this page. Then click on the "Tri-State Area".
As for her potty habits, the main objective is to be consistent. She is still a baby, so you need to take her out fairly often. At least every 2-3 hours. I'm assuming you want her to go potty outdoors. Some people use wee-wee pads to train indoors. Crating or limiting her run of the house, will make a big difference, especially if you are not home with her. And buy a bottle of "Nature's Miracle" at a pet store for when she does have accidents. You want to thoroughly clean up any messes she makes, including the smell, so she doesn't repeat it in the same spot. If she is having problems with potty training, try to understand that she has had multiple homes in her short life. She may need a bit more work than most pups because of this.
Assuming you have brought your new yorkie to the vet for a general health check up, he should be able to tell you how to care for her teeth, and suggest when and if she needs a tooth cleaning. Some dogs need cleanings a couple times a year, some annually. The best thing you can do for your girl is to start brushing her teeth now, on a weekly basis. Just make sure you use a toothpaste made for dogs, not one for humans. It takes them a little time to get use to it, and you may need help, but, it is well worth the effort. For one thing, yorkies have small jaws and mouth areas. Usually when you take her for a cleaning, the vet will have to knock her out to scale off all the plaque buildup. Anytime a small dog needs anesthesia, there are risks involved. So if you can clean her teeth on a weekly basis, you will be saving her, and you, alot of trouble. Our yorkie, Piper (we lost her a month ago
), grudgingly tolerated having her teeth cleaned every week. But, she had sweet breath for her kisses, and she never needed dental cleanings at the vet! And my Golden, Libby, is a champ at letting me brush her teeth. A big plus in my book!
What is your new furkid's name? I hope you have a chance to post her picture soon. We'd all love to see her. If you need any help, send me a pm. And welcome to YT, once again!
