Your new Yorkie puppy will be an exciting addition to the family, and your child will probably want to spend a lot of time holding and playing with the pup after you bring it home from the Yorkshire Terrier breeder in Florida. It is important to remember that your puppy, though cute and tiny, is still an animal with instincts, and children must be taught to respect these instincts.

Explain and show your child how to play with your Yorkshire Terrier puppy. Make sure they know to be very gentle when touching and petting the Yorkie puppy. It's important that no one bothers the puppy while he is eating or sleeping, and for children to allow the puppy to have some down time without them around.

Adult supervision is important in the interaction of your child and the new Yorkie puppy. Show your child by example what is considered nice and good play—have them imitate what you have just done with the puppy; this is a secure way for them to learn. Have your child help with walking and feeding your new Yorkshire Terrier puppy; this will teach responsibility and respect for animals. Your child can also be an assistant when bathing your puppy. Once your son or daughter understands these ideas, you can slowly allow for more alone play time, but supervision is always best at first.

Once your child understands the concepts, having your child attend training classes with your Florida Yorkie puppy is a smart idea. This step will teach your child how to properly interact with your puppy during this important phase. Your child can watch the training sessions, see how the trainer interacts with the Yorkshire Terrier puppy, and follow by example.

Sometimes a child can be afraid of dogs, even Yorkshire Terrier puppies. This is very common and can be resolved over time, and your child can have a life filled with the joy of having animals around. Some tips to cure this phobia or fear include:

• Teach your child to remain calm around the new Yorkie puppy. Most children will scream and run away when they are frightened; this will only startle the dog and cause the dog to react in a playful or scared manner. When you remain calm, the dog has no reason to behave otherwise.
• Tell your child your Yorkie's name. Most dogs have a cute or non-threatening name that sounds much better than just calling the dog a dog; this will help your child feel more at ease and more inclined to approach the Yorkshire Terrier puppy.
• You can now take your child to a park in Florida and have her watch the dogs in their element of play and fun. Show her the ones that are behaving nicely; this will allow for a comfort level around the dogs. She will be used to seeing many different types of dogs, including your Yorkshire Terrier puppy, playing in a non-threatening way.

These puppy tips come from Yorkie breeders for you!