Dog Buttons for Communication – Did You Know Your Pet Can Talk?

Want to have a conversation with your pet? Now you can with dog buttons! What could possibly be more exciting? You will discover how smart your pet really is and learn how to communicate with your best friend. You can teach your dog to press a “Potty” or “Outside” button and in return enjoy less accidents in potty training with these accessories. You can record your own message into the dog buttons for communication. You should always attach your dog talking buttons to a dog button mat to make training easier. You can also learn more from the training videos on how to use talking dog buttons which can be found on YouTube .

Dogs cannot see red, orange or green. But they can see the DaVoice custom colored buttons, made specifically for dogs. This ensures successful training, as your dog will be able to tell which color of button goes to what word. This patent pending set also includes the DaVoice dog button mat and attachments.

So can dogs really talk with buttons? Yes, they can! Discover how smart your pet really is and learn how to communicate with your best friend and strengthen your relationship even more with our dog communication buttons with words mat. You can teach your dog to press a “Potty” or “Outside” button and in return enjoy less accidents in potty training with these accessories. Our dog Rosa tells us “Love You” with her buttons every day! She also combines words to express her own thoughts! You can record your own messages into the dog buttons for communication. You should always attach your dog talking buttons to a dog button mat. It makes training easier, and it also protects your dog talking buttons from becoming hockey pucks if you have a larger dog. Learn more from our training videos and included training guide on how to use a talking pet starter set. This set is also compatible with cats, as they also can only see certain colors.

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Yorkies Gone Viral – Everyone wants a Yorkie

If you own a Yorkie, then you already know that everyone seems to love Yorkies, also known as Yorkshire Terriers! There are several of my friends and family that have decided to get their own Yorkie after spending the weekend at our home, or even after spending a few hours with us. I even have two co-employees that have decided they want a Yorkie after being around our Yorkie and Chorkie at work.

My sister, Linda, has a Chihuahua now named Rocky, after spending New Year’s weekend out our home. My friend, Kim, has a baby Yorkie now, after petting our dogs at work and visiting with us. Another friend of mine, Laura, now has her own baby Pomeranian that her husband got her, and she was mad that he didn’t get her a Yorkie instead. A former co-employee of mine now has a Yorkie, as well as her mother breeds them. They all absolutely loves our Yorkie, Peachie (aka Princess Peach) and our Chorkie, Daisy (aka Princess Daisy).

So, my point is that Yorkies have gone viral. They seem to influence people’s decisions on getting a pet. Yorkies are such loveable and caring socialites that people fall in love with them immediately! So beware to all animal lovers, a few moments around a friendly Yorkie will give you pet fever!

Are Chorkie dogs as Social as a Yorkie dog?

Most Chorkies (yorkie chihuahua mix) are quite the opposite of a Yorkie, and are know to be unsocial. Chorkies are much like a Chihuahua and are scared of strangers, and bark and growl at most people. Although, you can work on socialization with a Chorkie and improve their behavior. The Chorkie wants to hide behind their owner, or under an object from strangers. Our Chorkie, Daisy, has improved drastically over the last 6 months with her socialization. She gets jealous of our Yorkie, Peachie, getting all the attention and decides if Peachie can be petted, then she wants to try. The Chorkie, Daisy, is getting where she will come up to a stranger after a few minutes, and instead of running off when they reach down to pet her, she hunkers down and waits to be petted, and thoroughly enjoys it for a couple of seconds, then she runs and hides. Both Peachie and Daisy are quite loving dogs to their to family and love to give “puppy love” which are hugs and licks to their owners, as well as receive belly rubs in return.

My Yorkie Peachie – Dreams when Sleeping

Did you know that your Yorkie probably dreams too? Or, maybe you have already witnessed this event. What do you think they are dreaming about? Maybe they are dreaming about chasing the birds or maybe an another Yorkie? Read the story below to find out what the dog owner thinks about it.

Oh Peachie! Once again, I was awakened from a rare afternoon nap this last weekend. My precious Yorkie, Peachie (aka “Princess Peach”) was trying to bark in her sleep. This little 6 pound Yorkie had her mouth closed but letting out little barks which sounded more like whimpering a little while barking. Her cute Yorkie eyes fluttered and her feet started trying to run. She is definitely dreaming. Maybe this Yorkie is fixing to get a treat in her dream.

Is This Yorkie Adorable when Sleeping?

Yes, I know, this Yorkie is cute and adorable, but dreaming is one of the reasons she no longer sleeps in the bedroom at night, due to disturbing her owners sleep! But don’t worry, her and her sister, Daisy (aka “Princess Daisy”) still get to snuggle and watch TV with their owners during the day when we have time to watch TV, but this Yorkie needs her own bed for night time! So instead, now they sleep in the foyer where they have their own dog bed, food and water. They are fine with this too. They do not whine about it like you would think. They are more than happy to go to their own area and get their own sleep. They do not like our snoring anymore than we like their dreaming disturbing our sleep. You must find your happy tolerance level with your Yorkie to have the best relationship with him or her. A good nights sleep means a lot to you and your significant other, whether that would be your Yorkie or your spouse. Keeping both happy makes everyone happy in the household! Another thing that will keep everyone happy is to learn about Yorkshire Terrier Training.

I am going to catch my Yorkie dreaming on video soon, I promise. So come back and check for updates on this page! Just bookmark it or subscribe to my RSS feed.

Should I Keep my Yorkie Dog?

Are you frustrated with trying to make your Yorkie mind? Did your Yorkie potty on the floor? Are you second guessing your decision to get a dog? We are here to help you. Most dog owners get frustrated with their pets at one point or another. No pet is perfect all the time, especially playful dogs such as Yorkies. You are not alone, even I have had my weak points with my Yorkie and Chorkie and thought about finding them another home.

I had considered what my life would be like without them. I would have more freedom and relaxation. But I would miss my furry little children too much. It takes patience to take care of them, just like raising kids. I have a friend that got rid of her dog about six months ago because she was out of patience trying to train the dog to not tear up things in the home, and to not potty on the floor. What really happened was she was working quite a bit, and she wasn’t available to train the dog properly. Learn more about Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Training.

Taking care of a Yorkie is a Big Responsibility

The things listed above are things you should consider before you purchase or adopt a Yorkie, or any dog. Once you make that commitment, it is your responsibility to take care of your Yorkie to the best of your ability. You shouldn’t get rid of your pet just because you don’t want to deal with them anymore. Image what the world would be like if everyone ditched their dog, their kids, or other responsibilities because they just didn’t want to deal with them. If you still are considering getting rid of your Yorkie or other breed of dog, please just put them in time out for awhile in a room and shut the door. Come back in an hour and see if you feel the same way.

If you have already purchased or adopted a Yorkie, and you don’t have the proper amount of time it takes to train him or her to be obedient, then you could enroll them in Obedience School, which they offer at most Pet Smart Stores. If this is not an option for you, we have a Yorkie for Sale or Adoption category on this site. If you are having potty training issues, please read more about how to potty train your Yorkie to pee on command and the proper diet for a Yorkie.

Yorkie Potty Training, Yorkie Housebreaking

The hardest thing most Yorkie owners have to deal with is Yorkie potty training, also known as Yorkie housebreaking. Yorkshire Terriers, also known as Yorkies, are a little harder to train than some other breeds of dogs. This results from their own nature to work without human assistance. The independent nature of Yorkies make them difficult to housebreak, but if you monitor their diet, as well as be consistent with their training, it will help your Yorkie become much easier to housebreak. All you really need to do is be patient, as well as persistent, with your Yorkshire Terrier and invest a lot of time into training him or her. You have to be very patient and it doesn’t just happen overnight. The Yorkie must have time to learn your commands, and you must be persistent to be successful at Yorkshire Terrier Potty Training. Until you get your Yorkie trained to potty on command, you must take them outside every 30 minutes. Also, if your Yorkie just ate, you need to take him or her outside 5 to 10 minutes after they have finished eating. Once you start getting them to potty outside, you must keep them on a schedule for Yorkshire Terrier housebreaking. You have to pay close attention to the clock. I recommend wearing a watch, or write it down to keep track of when you last took your Yorkie outside.

If you have gotten your Yorkie to successfully potty outside, take note of the time. Then take your dog back outside every 30 minutes until he or she potties again. See how many minutes it has been before they potty again. On average, a small young Yorkie needs to potty about every 1 to 1 1/2 hours (60 to 90) minutes. But you cannot wait this long in between times when you first start.

Once your Yorkie catches on to your command and starts peeing or pooping on command, you can then start taking the Yorkie out about every 2 hours (120 minutes). This is the best way to be successful at Yorkie potty training. Although, my Yorkie and Chorkie can wait longer in between times, I still usually take them out every 2 hours since I have the advantage of being able to take them with me to work. Also, they always go outside to potty before and after riding in the car. All the excitement of getting to go bye-bye will make them need to potty. Before bedtime, the Yorkie must go out to potty also. Until you get the puppy Yorkie trained to pee outside, you will need to take them outside at least once during the night. This is an important step for Yorkie housebreaking.

Now, if you do not have the option of paying this much attention to your Yorkie, you must weigh your other options for Yorkshire Terrier potty training, unless you can deal with pee and poop on your floor! You can “crate’ your dog for up to 8 hours, like during the night while you are sleeping, or while you are at work. Most of the time, a Yorkie will not potty in its own crate or bed area once they are a little older. My Yorkie and Chorkie have their own “room” in the foyer where they stay the night with their own bed. You should limit access to food and water at bedtime and during the night while Yorkie potty training.

Other Potty Training Factors with your Yorkie

If you have a Yorkie that pees on the floor when it gets excited, this is normal, unfortunately. But, as the Yorkie puppy gets older, he or she can control their bladder much better. You can avoid an adult Yorkie peeing on the floor from excitement most always by following the schedule I have stated above. If your dog still has trouble holding it, you could consult your vet as the Yorkie could have a bladder infection, or it could be their diet, discussed in further detail below.

Another huge factor in potty training your dog is their diet! I cannot stress this one enough. If you feed your Yorkie people food, and then expect it to be able to poop on command, you better watch where you step in your house, because I guarantee you they will be off schedule and potty on the floor. Yorkies, especially smaller ones, such as teacup or miniature Yorkies do not have that large of stomach. They digest food differently than large breeds, and it is hard for Yorkies to digest people food. Please do not feed your Yorkie people food or dog treats that are made of beef or pork. Yorkies have trouble digesting these foods and this will really interfere with Yorkie potty training. Click here to purchase healthy Yorkie Food and more information is available about Yorkshire Terrier Training here. We wish you the best luck with Yorkie housebreaking.

Picking the Right Yorkie

I did a lot of research before deciding to get a Yorkie, also known as a Yorkshire Terrier. All I knew is that I wanted a dog. My husband was working out of town and I wanted a companion. I didn’t know what kind of dog I wanted, so I started researching dogs on the internet. I was quick to find that a Yorkie makes a wonderful pet, are especially good with children, and are one of the only breeds that do not shed. I was also quick to find that you don’t want just any Yorkie.

There are many Yorkie dog breeders out there that just have “puppy farms”. You want to avoid these as many people will just breed them to make money, which is not a good enough reason on its own. The Yorkie can have many health problems if the genetic pool is altered too much. Breeds such as a Teacup Yorkie and Miniature Yorkie are considered “designer dogs” are they can have health issues, such as underdeveloped organs because they are bred to be so little, and they can also have blood sugar problems. The last thing you want is to purchase a cute little teacup Yorkie, only to find out a week or month later that it is going to die.

Make sure you meet the mom and dad of the Yorkie you are purchasing, if possible. I would highly recommend you do this. You can see the demeanor of the Yorkie parents this way, as well as if they are healthy. You can also see what environment the Yorkie has been raised in, to ensure a good pet for you and your family. Read about how I found my Yorkie below, or learn about Yorkshire Terrier Training.

How I found my Yorkie – Peachie – aka Princess Peach

When I found Sharon Austin, the breeder I purchased my Yorkie named Peachie (aka “Princess Peach”) from, I knew that I was in the right place. I sat down with her and her husband at their home. I met Molly, which is the mommy Yorkie, and also the daddy Yorkie. The litter of puppies were already 4 months old when I met with them. The Yorkies all seemed very healthy and well taken care of. Sharon, the breeder, had lost her mother a couple of days before the pups were born, so the Yorkies didn’t end up getting their tails docked or the dewclaws removed because of the circumstances. Which in my own opinion, is it mean to dock the tail anyway.

Sharon loved the Yorkie puppies so much, that she hadn’t sold any of them. I barely talked her into selling me Peachie, who at the time was known as “Mighty Mouse” because of her adorably cute and large ears. She said she could tell that I would give her a good home and was caring. Only when I agreed to let Sharon come visit Peachie was she going to sell her to me. She came and visited Peachie about 6 times over the next following months.

You may be asking, why did I pick this particular Yorkie out of the litter? For one, I had already decided I wanted a female, as I can remember my older sister having a Yorkie named Micro when I was younger, and he always wanted to hump my leg when I came to visit her! But Peachie came up to me, and rolled over to have her belly petted. Then, she immediately came and snuggled me in my lap. Instead of me picking out a puppy, I knew Peachie had just picked me out instead!

This is Peachie the Yorkie (aka Princess Peach)

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