Quote Originally Posted by IRescue452
I have a friends whos mom breeds yorkies and airedales. The yorkies certainly do rule the roost. They are friendly dogs but don't mind snapping at you if you bother them. I'm one for testing a dogs temperment by rolling them on their bellies or examining their feet and I can hardly resist trying to get the better of these dogs. It all ends in a fun game or something and they don't remember that just seconds ago I tested their limits. I suggest you practice grooming, opening the mouth, and examining the toenails and feet so the pup gets used to it. A groomer and vet will appreciate that the dog doesn't snap at them. During play sessions you should sometimes roll the pup over on its belly and wait till it stops wiggling, then let go and praise, or hold the puppy in your arms like cradling a baby. She'll learn that being in these submissive positions is ok. My friend's yorkies are smart enough to know what they can get away with, and pretty easily trained. They allow their dogs to sleep on the kitchen table like cats, which I think can be gross. When I dog sit though can give a firm "off" an they know what to do. Same with barking, if the family actually wanted to stop the yapping, a firm "enough" would do it. In other words, firmness is good for a yorkie, or they'll work you over good.

They ceratinly will try to see how far they can get you to go until you say no. I am real firm with her ,because is not so she will not listen. Like already she learned how to sit. Sometimes when she sees people she gets over excited and will not sit for anything in the world. Thats where you have to get a little firm with her. Also she is such a loving thing. If you sleep in the same bed with her you can not move one bit as to she is all in your space like sleeping right under you. I love her though you get fond of her after seeing her. Yorkies which I have learned in this past week which I have had her are very quick learners. Over a weeks period she learned to sit,her name, and how to climb all those stairs. Shes amazing.