Things to Consider When Buying a Yorkie Puppy

There are a lot of different people that are looking at purchasing a new pet for the home. Among many options there are Yorkie puppies for sale. This type of dog is one of the better options for people looking at a life long friend. This breed of dog has won awards in dog shows before, and can be trained to be one of the most noble and interesting dogs that you can purchase in these modern times. The training is the most crucial piece to your new puppy's life and times. When they grow up they have the tendency of either being very aggressive or quite delicate. Consider the following 3 things when you are moving ahead with purchasing a puppy for your family.

• Size - When you're looking at Yorkie puppies for sale, remember that these dogs don't get very large. This is important to understand because many families expect their dog to grow large and be a strong animal. That's not going to be this pet. The breed is known to be quite playful, and easily distracted by small birds or even large insects. Properly trained, these pets are quite lovely and good to have around the family.

• Guard Dog - You won't have this pet fighting off larger dogs or even intruders, but they will wake you up if the latter shows up. The bark of this lovable creature can range from normal to high pitched when excited. The high pitch noise can wake up even the deepest sleeper from their overall slumber. They can definitely scare an intruder, which is something worth noting.

• Training - For those that are interested in training, or aren't sure whether this breed will require professional help, it's important to weigh options before hand. These animals need aggressive training style and if the owner is not willing to be patient and have many lessons, they will not be trained easily.

Breeders often times look for thorough bred puppies as they can generate quite the income for those looking to sell dogs. If you've got a lot of love to give, and aren't really looking for a large breed, this is a great option. With a lot of exercise, and some great attention, a Yorkie will definitely be a worthwhile investment.

It's important to set aside some time when you initially get your pet, so that you're moving forward with relative ease. Especially when you're considering Yorkie puppies for sale, as it will ensure that you will have a properly trained puppy.

For those unfamiliar with how bright and lively these pets are, it's important to be ready. A young puppy will seem to have energy that doesn't run out very easily, but as they get older, they become docile and turn into lap dogs. They are quite entertaining, and affectionate with their owners and are often times good around friendly faces, children and more. You'll be fascinated by how lovely these dogs can be from their small youth age to their adult years and beyond.

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Yorkie Mix - 3 Things You Should Know

One of the cooler pets that you can own, especially when considering a dog, is the Yorkshire Terrier. This is especially highlighted when you get yourself a Yorkie mix. Originally bred in Yorkshire, England, this noble breed has become popular all over the world. When investing in getting a family pet, you'll find that this is a great choice for just about any lifestyle choice. When you're looking to purchase one of these great choices, make sure to look at 3 things you should know, to help the purchase run smoothly:

1. Size - The first thing you'll notice about the Yorkie mix breed is that they are relatively small. They are small but they don't seem to let that hold them back. They are often characterized as little engines of bravery, and they prove it each time they run into a dog they don't like. They'll bark, they'll fight, and they'll show aggression, even though they seem like they're pint sized. Even though they can have a rough temperament, it's important to realize that they can in fact be trained, but a rule of thumb is to remember that they can be quite excitable.

2. Outdoor Charm/Indoor Preference - These small pets love the outdoors, but only for exercise, brisk walks, and to play around. They don't seem to like to be left out there a lot to live. They prefer to be near their owners and indoors often. When you train them right, they won't have any accidents in the home, and they'll be readily available for moving forward with playtime. They enjoy the companionship that is offered by other dogs in their breed as well as hanging around inside. There are some exceptions that will have you looking into large shelters and bed sets, but more often then not, your Yorkie will enjoy a greater good indoors.

3. Life - Your new pet will live upwards of 16 years old. They are active until their final days, and often live longer than larger dogs. They usually don't have a lot of issues with health, outside of some concerns with their legs. Smaller dogs have a tendency to have a dislocation of the knee, and Yorkies often times have that sort of problem. Not all do, but there are some that will definitely showcase the signs.

The glory of having a Yorkie Mix is great. The above 3 things are just a few things to keep in mind when you're ready to go out and purchase your pet. You will love their loyalty, look, and playful demeanor. They are cuddly, and will protect their owner with loud barks, and will take on dogs larger than they are, even if they never truly realize how small they are. Grooming them can be somewhat difficult as their hair grows out quite long if left uncut. Allow your pet to have longer hair during the winter months, but be careful in the hotter months. Make sure that you train your pet, and assess your overall needs.

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Things to Consider Before Adopting Australian Shepherds

Adopting Australian Shepherds as pets can be a wonderful experience. Aussies are very protective and active dogs. This makes them great pets. However, just like adopting any kind of pet, there are certain things to consider in determining whether an Aussie is perfect for you. If you are considering adopting an Aussie, the following are some of the things you should consider.

Australian Shepherds are very energetic and active dogs. In order to stay physically, mentally and emotionally fit, an Aussie requires a certain amount of exercise daily. They usually love long walks and other forms of common exercises like jogging or running with their owners, chasing a ball, or catching a Frisbee. When given insufficient exercise, Australian Shepherds become fidgety and look for their own ways to use up their natural energy. This could cause a lot of problems to both the dog and the owner. If you are planning to adopt an Aussie, think first whether you can provide the necessary exercise this breed requires. If you are not an active kind of person, you may want to consider getting another breed of dog.

Aussies are also highly intelligent. They have a strong herding instinct and like to think of themselves as the boss. Some Aussies will assert themselves by gently nipping or growling at the heels of you and your family members. They mean no harm and will not actually bite but this behavior is very annoying and must be dealt with right away. Confidently put your Aussie in his place and he'll be well adjusted and happy going forward. Consider adopting from an Australian Shepherd Rescue Organization. The staff in these organizations will have taken the time to work with their dogs in their care and help them overcome unwanted behaviors like this.

Since Aussies are very protective dogs, they can also be very suspicious of other people who are not part of the family unit. While this instinct is great for your protection, it's not great when invited guests arrive. Socializing your Aussie to help him know how to determine friend or foe is important if you want to avoid an uncomfortable situation. Have some guest soon after you get your Aussie and let them know beforehand what you are doing. Let your Aussie see how you react to friends. Australian Shepherds are very intuitive and quick to learn. Your Aussie will quickly figure out your signals.

Grooming is an essential part of caring for your dog. After all, if he could do it for himself he probably would. Australian Shepherds require regular grooming, specifically brushing, since they have long and varied coats. Although their coats are weather-resistant, regular grooming is still required since they shed fully twice a year. Due to the Australian Shepherd's grooming needs, people who are too busy to groom their dogs may not be an ideal owner for an Aussie.

Now that I have mentioned all these cautions to consider before adopting an Aussie, let me tell you that these are absolutely wonderful pets for the right owner. They are loving and affectionate, great companions for children, intelligent, loyal, and protective. Isn't that just about everything you would want in a family pet? Please consider adopting an Australian Shepherd as your next family pet.

JOHN ROBBINS is a dog lover and Australian Shepherd enthusiast. For more info on adopting Australian Shepherds including tips on care, grooming and breeder selection visit http://www.aussiedogsecrets.com/australian-shepherds-adoption.

Putting Things Right and Into Practice

I have been to Oxfordshire today which is a change for me to be out of Leicestershire recently as Leicestershire is keeping me very busy. I took a phone call from a very confused dog owner who had had a visit from a "Dog Listener" who has spent three hours in their lounge telling them how to resolve the issues they were experiencing with their rescue Boxer/ Pointer dog. Whilst some of the suggestions had delivered an improvement, nothing had changed the dog's behaviour out on the walk. The talk had taken place with the dog in the room but with the trainer and the owners sat for the entire three hours, the dog was asleep in his bed so there was not even any observation of the interaction.

When the owners called me, they were skeptical and not surprisingly so. They told me their experiences to date and asked if I was different. They had seen and liked the testimonials on my web site and when I ran through how I work and when I asked questions about their interaction with their dog, they understood my approach is very different. They asked for time to think about it, it was only three weeks since the listener had been and they were not inclined to rush into anything, especially with the costs involved.

Two days later I took another call from them and they requested an appointment for a Home Visit which I completed today.

The dog is lovely and was calm at the door when I arrived and remained calm when I was in the house. The first part of the discussion revolved around their confusion and the mixed signals they were giving their dog and I helped dispel their confusion and also a few old wives tales along the way.

During this time, the dog decided he was not getting enough attention and started sitting in front of his owners and backing into them until he was almost under their legs! This was a sure fire way to make sure he got their attention. He was also prone to putting his face into theirs and barking just in case they had forgotten he was there. He had very cleverly worked out which behaviours gained the most attention and his owners had fallen for the whole performance.

When he started to be rewarded for not demanding attention and for being more relaxed, he started to settle down. Working with the dog in this way and explaining why our interaction shapes our dogs behaviour, the owners were amazed to find an hour and a half had already gone.

I wanted to make sure we covered as much as possible in the time allowed and this is usually determined by how quickly the dog can calm down and today we were working with a dog who just wanted to be calm so we were able to get out on a walk where his most explosive issues were.

But, before we went out on the walk, we had to see how the dog thought he should leave the house. When I do this, I am looking more at the state of mind of the dog rather than at the physical behaviour. Because the two are intrinsically linked, you get better behaviour from a calm dog yet you won't get better behaviour if the dog remains stressed and confused.

As they always put the dogs lead on in the garden and then went straight out through the gate, they had not given the dog to really show them how he was thinking so in order to do this, we brought the lead and collar into the lounge and made the starting point there. His behaviour amazed his owners as he started barking and biting the lead, things he had never had the time to do before. By giving the dog the time to show us how he thought he should behave, he gives us all the information needed for us to change the behaviour.

He soon learned his stress and determination to control the lead received no attention at all and if he went through the door on a tight lead, he was brought back to try again. When he went through the doorway on a slack lead, he was praised for it and very soon learned to do just that through the next three doorways. Excellent progress quickly achieved.

Out of the garden gate, he quickly wound up and became stressed at the anticipation of meeting cats, dogs, people, joggers and cyclists, all of the triggers for his bad behaviour. I quickly changed him from pulling to walking on a slack lead and explained to his owners how to spot his elevation of stress and at which points on the walk this happened. By stopping at these points, he learned to relax before proceeding and by also taking a wider berth into corners, the owners were able to see what was coming rather than walking blind into the corner which made them both nervous in case they came upon a jogger or bike.

On the way back, a jogger did come past and the owner just remained calm and moved away slightly and the dog just glanced at the jogger and did not react. This is also because there was no tightening of the lead or frantic calling "Leave It".

The owners are much happier, they feel they have really learned valuable information and are happy to continue what they have started. That is the difference between professionals and the rest.

This article was written by Steven Havers, a professional dog behaviour expert who specialises in training dogs not accepted by mainstream training clubs, centres or trainers. You can visit his website at http://www.haversspecialiseddogtraining.co.uk/ for more articles and training information.