6. Safety
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When puppies are under your feet, learn to do the Yorkie-Shuffle. They are so quick and can easily be injured if stepped on.
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Do not allow children to run or roughhouse when the puppy is around, they can trip and fall on the puppy causing serious injury.
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Have children sit on the floor when holding the puppy; they can wiggle out of the child’s arms and fall or jump to the floor.
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Be careful when closing doors, slamming a door on them can cause fatal injuries.
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Put gates between your outside doors and your puppy. They can dart out of a door so quickly. If gates are not an option, get into the habit of picking your puppy up when you open the door.
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Never put a collar on your yorkie. Small breed dogs are prone to collapsed trachea, caused by collars. Always use a harness.
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Have you puppy spay/neutered. This can prevent a variety of health issues including cancer. They also make nicer pets when you don’t have to worry about the little girls’ heat cycles or the little boys marking.