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owning a Yorkshire Terrier is like
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having a tiny furry tornado in your life
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these little guys are packed with
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personality energy and a whole lot of
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sass if you're a Yorkie owner or
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thinking about becoming one here are 12
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things you must never forget trust me
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these tips will save you from the chaos
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that is Yorkie ownership one small size
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big attitude first off remember that
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just because they're small doesn't mean
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they don't have a big attitude Yorkies
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think they're the size of a Great Dane
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they'll bark at anything that moves in
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including your neighbor's cat so if
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you're looking for a quiet lap dog you
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might want to reconsider these little
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Warriors have no idea they're tiny two
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training is essential training isn't
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just a suggestion it's a necessity
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yorkis can be stubborn Little Creatures
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you might think you're training them but
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really they're training you start with
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basic commands like sit and stay and be
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prepared for some eye rolling from your
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pop consistency is key here otherwise
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you'll end up with a dog that thinks
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come means let's play play hide and seek
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three socialization matters
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socialization is crucial for yorkis they
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can be suspicious of strangers and other
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dogs if not properly introduced to the
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world get them out there take them to
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Parks pet stores anywhere they can meet
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new people and pets otherwise you might
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end up with a dog that thinks every
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visitor is an intruder four The Barking
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phenomenon speaking of barking get ready
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for some serious noise Yorks love to
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express themselves and they'll do it
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loudly if if you live in an apartment or
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Close Quarters invest in some good
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earplugs or prepare to become best
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friends with your neighbors if they
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haven't already moved away five grooming
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is non-negotiable let's talk grooming
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those beautiful coats require regular
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maintenance if you don't brush your
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Yorkie frequently you'll end up with a
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matted mess that looks like it survived
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a tornado make grooming a part of your
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routine or be prepared for some serious
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Tangles and possibly a trip to the
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groomer that will cost more than your
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last haircut six watch their diet
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Yorkies are prone into obesity so keep
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an eye on their diet those Soulful eyes
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begging for food can be hard to resist
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but remember love doesn't come from the
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food bowl stick to a healthy diet and
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avoid giving them table scraps unless
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you want to deal with a chubby pup who
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thinks every meal should be buffet style
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Seven health check ups are key regular
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vet visits are essential for keeping
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your Yorkie healthy they're prone to
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certain health issues like dental
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problems and knee issues don't skip
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those checkups it's not just about
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vaccinations it's about catching
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potential problems before they become
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serious eight exercise is critical
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despite their small size Yorkies need
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plenty of exercise a quick J around the
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block isn't enough these little dynamos
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thrive on activity incorporate playtime
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into their daily routine fetch tug ofwar
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or even agility training if you're
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feeling adventurous a tired Yorkie is a
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happy Yorkie nine be mindful of their
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jumps yoris are prone to Joint issues
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due to their tiny size and propensity to
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jump off furniture like their Olympic
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athletes invest in some pet stairs or
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ramps to help them get on and off the
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couch safely trust me it'll save you
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from countless trips to the vet 10
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Dental Care is crucial don't forget
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about dental hygiene Yorkies are
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notorious for dental issues due to their
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small mouths and crowded teeth brush
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their teeth regularly or provide Dental
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chews to keep their pearly whites in
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check because nobody wants a pup with
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bad breath 11 harness over collar always
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use a harness instead of a collar when
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walking your Yorkie their tracheas are
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delicate and can easily be injured by
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pulling on a collar a good harness will
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keep them safe while allowing them to
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strut their stuff without risk 12
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unconditional love finally remember that
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owning a Yorkie means embracing
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unconditional love and Chaos they may
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drive you nuts with their Antics but the
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joy and companionship they bring into
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your life are worth every moment of
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Madness so there you have it 12 things
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all Yorkie owners must never forget keep
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these tips in mind and you'll navigate
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the wild ride of Yorkie ownership with
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Grace or at least with fewer surprises
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enjoy the journey it's one filled with
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laughter love and perhaps just a little
