Preparing to bring home your new Yorkie Puppy

Now that you have picked out your YORKIE puppy, you’ll want to be prepared before bringing your new Yorkie puppy home to help make the transition easier. You may have to change a few things in your daily routine to accommodate the new YORKIE puppy.

Yorkie puppies thrive on human attention and should not be left alone all day. If you are not able to be home during the day, try to come home for lunch or have a trusted friend or neighbor drop by to visit with your puppy. You’ll need to set up a quiet, comfortable sleeping area, or den, where your puppy can go to be alone.

You will need to create a safe environment for your new YORKIE puppy by eliminating potential hazards inside and outside of your home. Below are a few examples of how to YORKIE “puppy proof” your home.

Remove breakable items in areas that your YORKIE puppy has access to.

Make sure all electrical cords are hidden, covered, or out of reach; outlets should be covered with plastic outlet plugs.

Safely store Medications and household chemicals out of reach.

Some house and garden plants are poisonous to dogs and should be removed. Some examples are:

Tulips, Poinsettias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Holly, Tobacco, Daffodils, Iris, Mistletoe, Japanese Yew, Oleander, and English Ivy. Check with your Veterinarian if you are not sure about a specific plant.

Please check the TOXIC page for a bigger list of toxic items.

Yorkie puppies are a lot like infants and will get into things if given the opportunity, so YORKIE “puppy proof” your home the same way you would “baby proof” it.

The best time to bring home a new YORKIE puppy is when the house is quiet. When you first arrive home with your YORKIE puppy, let him or her begin adjusting to his or her new environment by allowing him or her to explore his or her new surroundings. Like a baby, a Yorkie puppy needs rest and should not be disturbed. Putting a piece of clothing in with your YORKIE puppy while he or she sleeps will help him or her to get used to your scent. Make sure you offer him or her food and water because he or she will probably be hungry and thirsty after the journey to his or her new home.

An important part of your preparations will be to find a Veterinarian for your Yorkie Pup that you are comfortable with. You will need a Veterinarian for routine check ups, vaccinations, and preferably one that offers after hours’ emergency services, if needed.

This is a short list of items we suggest you purchase before you bring your new YORKIE puppy home.

Playpen, Professional Puppy Playpen, Plastic or Metal X-Pen or LARGE CRATE.

Baby Gates

Serveral sets of Low Food and Water Dishes

Several Puppy Beds

Size appropriate Toys

Puppy Shampoo

Puppy Piddle Pads & Frame or fabric Piddle Pads

Harness & Lead, NEVER a COLLAR!

Nail Trimmers, Hair Brush & Comb

Travel Carrier