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| The King of Terriers | |
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| Is a Yorkshire Terrier the Right Dog for You? | |
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| Dog Ownership Is a Responsibility | |
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| The Pros and Cons of Dog Ownership | |
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| A Yorkie's Unique Characteristics | |
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| What Is a Yorkshire Terrier? | |
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| The History of the Breed | |
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| The Yorkie in the United States | |
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| The AKC Breed Standard | |
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| The Yorkie Today | |
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| The Yorkie Is a Terrier! | |
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| Terriers Are Different | |
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| Some Popular Terriers | |
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| Finding a Yorkie for You | |
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| Finding a Reputable Breeder | |
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| Take a Look at Yorkie Rescue | |
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| Choosing the Right Dog for You | |
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| There's a Puppy in the House! | |
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| Prior Planning Is Everything! | |
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| Puppy-Proofing Your House | |
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| Puppy-Proofing Your Yard | |
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| Pet Professionals Can Help | |
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| A Supply Checklist | |
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| Begin Establishing Household Rules | |
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| Your Yorkie Needs a Leader | |
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| Your Yorkie Needs Rules | |
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| Decide on the Rules | |
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| Rules Prevent Problems | |
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| Housetraining Can Be a Challenge! | |
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| Tiny Dogs Can Be Housetrained! | |
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| A Crate Can Help | |
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| Housetraining Your Yorkie | |
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| Dogs Are Creatures of Habit | |
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| Socialization Is Vital | |
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| The Importance of Socialization | |
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| How and When to Socialize | |
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| Watch for Fear Periods | |
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| Socialization Is a Process | |
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| The Healthy Yorkshire Terrier | |
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| Grooming Your Yorkie | |
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| Ah, That Yorkie Coat! | |
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| Grooming Is a Process | |
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| Trimming Toenails | |
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| Ears, Teeth, and More | |
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| Keeping Your Yorkie Healthy | |
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| Your Partner in Your Yorkies' Health | |
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| Spaying and Neutering Are Important! | |
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| Taking Care of Your Yorkie | |
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| Get Out and Have Some Fun! | |
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| Good Nutrition Is Important | |
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| All About Canine Nutrition | |
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| Commercial Dog Foods | |
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| Cooking for Your Yorkie | |
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| Taking a Look at Supplements and Treats | |
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| When to Feed and How Much? | |
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| Health Problems to Watch Out For | |
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| Inherited Health Problems and Birth Defects | |
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| Small Dogs Have Special Problems | |
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| Dangerous Canine Diseases | |
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| Fleas, Ticks, and Other Bugs! | |
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| Emergency First Aid | |
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| Know Where to Get Help | |
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| An Emergency First-Aid Kit | |
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| Restraining Your Yorkie | |
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| Canine CPR | |
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| Emergency First-Aid Guidelines | |
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| Natural (and Other) Disasters | |
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| The Well-Behaved Yorkie | |
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| You Are Your Yorkie's Teacher | |
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| Training You and Your Yorkie | |
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| Training Techniques and Tools | |
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| Teaching Your Yorkie | |
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| Be Your Yorkie's Leader | |
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| Make Your Training Successful | |
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| The Eight Basic Obedience Commands | |
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| Let's Start with the Basics | |
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| Teaching the Heel Command | |
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| Tips for Successful Training | |
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| Yorkies Will Make Mistakes | |
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| Why Do Yorkies Get into Trouble? | |
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| How Do Dog Owners Cause the Problem? | |
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| Common Behavior Problems and Solutions | |
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| Suggestions for Additional Canine Problems | |
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| Understanding Yorkie Behavior | |
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| How Dogs Make Sense of the World | |
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| Understanding Hunting Dog Behavior | |
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| Looking at the Strange Things Dogs Do | |
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| Common Questions and Answers About Dog Behavior | |
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| Appendixes | |
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| A Doggy Dictionary | |
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| Yorkies (and Other Dogs) on the Internet | |
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| Index | |