IRELAND'S - YORKSHIRE TERRIER BLOG

More pictures of Ireland

Just a slight blog on litter box training.....we are training our yorkie to do his "thing" in a littler box....EXCELLENT idea, he is taking to it perfectly. We are avid world travellers, which Ireland has got to become accustomed to as he will be coming along, and we live in a second story flat, so the business of Ireland doing his "business" was of concern to us, we discussed many options before Ireland's arrival, but decided that the litter box was the perfect solution for travel, and for our deck...no messes, and can be taken anywhere with ease..no worries of running out in the rain or unperfect weather conditions. Ireland has already mastered buisness training and runs out to his covered box on the deck does his thing, and then anxiously runs inside for his GOOD DOG treats. ..One thing I can say Yorkies are incredibly intelligent dogs...Ireland is only 12 weeks old, and picks up good habits ( and bad LOL LOL) quickly. He is going to be a joy to train and have fun with, I can't wait to start agility training with him...purely for Mom and Ireland's entertainment only....no competions for him...fun fun fun is the name of the game living in Cyprus. we moved here from Newfoundland Canada to get away from the stress of everyday life...so Ireland will have to learn to play the no stress game too LOL LOL

The litterbox consists of an open kitty litter pan, and some kitty litter. We built the " poophouse" cover out of OSB board ,very inexpensive, and easy to cut with hand tools.

One suggestion I might add for anyone who is thinking on training for a litter box....start out right from the beginning with NON clumping kitty litter ( less messy on the fur ) we have found one thing..Yorkies are very fussy and if you change things they get up tight and stubborn. We used CLUMPING kitty litter, and if wet sticks to the fur, we tried to change it to NON clumping, and Ireland let us know straight away that we had done a bad thing...so we are back to clumping kitty litter, and baby wipes for the feet if they get dirty.

Ireland has arrived, and YES our pocketbook has noticed too.. LOL LOL
He arrived VERY early morning from Hungary, but was bright eyed and happy to have " Mom & Dad " there to pick him up and greeted us with kisses.

Thank you to Eddie and Europuppy for helping us find our special family member.

If you own a Yorkshire Terrier already then you know the joys that come with them, and the endless shopping sprees to spoil them with Yorkie accessories such as plush beds, leashes, matching harnesses and collars, sweaters, coats, hairbows, and toys...We have only had our baby Ireland 1 week, and the shopping sprees seem to be endless. But Ireland is always greatful, and we were prepared mentally and financially for the burden and responsibly of a Yorkie.

Caring for a Yorkie takes time, patience, understanding, love and money. But in the end I think it will be all worth it as even now our puppy shows us respect and love in return, and is always wanting to please. We have tryed to get our hands on every book possible in regards to this breed, and are learning that if you give love and attention they will give back 10 fold. There is nothing more lovable then a Yorkshire puppy

Our Yorkie Ireland has stolen our heart, and possibly is going to rob us of our senses lol lol he is a dynamic diminutive puppy, and has shown us already the small actually means really big: big attitude, big dog in a tiny package, big responsiblity and big investements of emotion, time, and money. So please dont buy a Yorkie if you can't commit 100% to thier needs.

Hello Twyla!

We are honored to dedicate this site to your beloved Yorkshire Terrier puppy, Ireland. Start to "Blog Your Dog" TODAY. Share the good times and funny stories with your family, friends and the world.

Cheers,

Eddie, Sandor and the whole Euro Puppy Team!