Shelly Patrick, Author at Yorkies & Cross-Breeds

5 Ways to Socialize Your Yorkie

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Behavior & Training

Bringing out the Diamond in the Ruff Alright. So YOU know that your Yorkshire Terrier is the cutest, smartest, and overall best dog in the world. But whenever you have company over, or you meet another dog on the street, it’s as though he becomes a completely...

Yorkie Training 101 – Housebreaking

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Behavior & Training

That Yorkie puppy you just brought home is adorable. The cutest thing you’ve ever seen. But trust us when we say that cutie pie may not seem so sweet and innocent after you have to clean up a few accidents in your house. 10 Tips for Housebreaking a Yorkie...

3 Yorkie Grooming Tips

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Grooming & Care

Tips For Properly Grooming Your Yorkie’s Hair It is important to keep your Yorkie well-groomed in order to maintain their overall health. Properly caring for your Yorkie will help you discover problems before they occur, and spending time grooming your Yorkie...

Why You Need To Be Socializing Yorkies

by Shelly Patrick | Dog Behavior & Training

Five Whys To Socialize Have you ever met a dog that seemed scared of everything, from meeting new people to getting groomed? What would help that pup master his anxiety is socializing with other dogs and people. Socializing yorkies is incredibly important at all ages....

Caring For Your Yorkie Their Golden Years

by Shelly Patrick | Senior Dog Care

Are You Ready For Your Yorkies Golden Years? As a smaller breed, your Yorkshire Terrier can live well into the teens. Between the ages of 8-10, a Yorkie is considered to be a senior. Caring for a Yorkie in their golden years requires some adjustment in the timing of...