Showing posts with label Yorkshire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yorkshire. Show all posts

Monday, January 23, 2012

Yorkshire Terriers - How To Feed Your Yorkie If She is A Picky Eater

Yorkshire terriers can be very finicky eaters. If your Yorkie is a picky eater you will want to make sure that she is getting the proper nutrition. Here are some things to watch out for when feeding your Yorkshire terrier:

· If you have had your Yorkie since she was a puppy you are already familiar with her eating habits. On the other hand, if you get an adult dog as a pet, you may not know the eating history of your pet.

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· Ask your veterinarian about what should be feeding your Yorkie. Your vet will be able to look at your dog's history and determine which foods are best.

· Avoid feeding her canned food exclusively. Soft food will weaken your dog's teeth and lead to tooth loss. Dogs that lose too many teeth have a greater chance of becoming malnourished. If you are using canned food, be sure to mix it with dry food so that your Yorkshire terrier will be able to chew and maintain good dental health.

· Be very careful about giving your dog human food from the table. There are many foods that can make your Yorkie sick, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and allergic reactions. It's nice to give your pets a treat now and then, but resist the urge to share your food with your pet.

· Maintain a strict schedule for feeding your dog. Dogs are like children in that they crave structure and consistency. Decide if you will feed your Yorkie once or twice a day, what time you will give her the food, and then stick to this schedule. Allow a set amount of time for her to eat and then remove the food dish. Fifteen minutes should be long enough for her to eat as much as she wants. Do not leave food out throughout the day. If you have more than one dog, be sure to feed them separately.

These are some tips on feeding your Yorkshire terrier. Training your Yorkie will help to ensure a pleasant experience for both you and your pet.

Yorkshire Terriers - How To Feed Your Yorkie If She is A Picky Eater

Dog Food For Sensitive Stomachs

Monday, August 15, 2011

Yorkshire Terrier Training - How To Train Your Yorkie If She Is Very Sensitive Dog

Yorkshire terriers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. These diminutive dogs are feisty and territorial. They also have a reputation for being stubborn and difficult to train. What you may also not be aware of is their extreme sensitivity. Yorkies can have their feeling hurt very unquestionably and you must give them some extra concentration when this happens.

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My Yorkie, Sarah, is a wild diminutive dog. She stirs up trouble colse to the house and is the one dog out of my four that is likely to tear up something or get into other trouble when I am not looking. When I reprimand her by raising my voice and telling her she has done wrong, she becomes quite emotional and begins to pout. Here are some times when she shows her sensitive side.

Sensitive Stomachs

I take my dogs to the groomer one at a time. I do this for a concentrate of reasons. One, it is too costly to take them all at the same time and two, it is safer to take one dog in the car at a time. When I took Micah, my Maltese, to the groomer this past week my diminutive Sarah began to pace back and forth endlessly. I realized that she was worried about Micah and understanding that he was not arrival back. My other two dogs did not seem to be concerned. I held Sarah and spent extra time with her until it was time to pick up Micah at the groomers. Sarah has a very sensitive stomach. She throws up sometimes after eating something that does not agree with her. I have a nice backyard for my dogs and take them out oftentimes during the day. Yesterday, as soon as the dogs came back inside, Sarah threw up on the kitchen floor. When I showed her how angry I was, she again began to pout and shy away from me. I naturally cleaned up the floor and then held her for awhile. She needed to be loved and shown that I care more about her than about the floor.

Be sure to show extra love and compassion to your dogs, especially your Yorkie. These dogs may be tough on the face but they are highly sensitive on the inside. Training a Yorkshire terrier can also be difficult if you don't know what to do.

Yorkshire Terrier Training - How To Train Your Yorkie If She Is Very Sensitive Dog

Sensitive Stomachs