- 1). Place a crate or kennel in a low traffic area of your home in preparation for the puppy. Put a dog bed inside the crate for comfort. Dog-proof your home by removing all toxic substances from within reach of the teacup yorkie. Toxic substances include all chemicals, chocolate, batteries and plants.
- 2). Make an appointment with a veterinarian as soon as you get your puppy. The vet will be able to ensure that it isn't sick and does not have any health problems. Ask your vet and the dog breeder for advice on puppy food. Purchase puppy food before you bring the dog home.
- 3). Feed your teacup yorkie three to four times per day. Leave food and water out for the puppy at all times. Keep the puppy contained in a small area at first, such as a kitchen, to avoid stress.
- 4). Put a small dog collar on your puppy with your identifying information on it. Put the puppy on a leash when walking or using the potty so that it gets used to using it.
- 5). Take your puppy outside to potty regularly. When the puppy whines or scratches, bring it outside in case it needs to relieve itself. When accidents occur, tell the puppy "no" and bring it outside immediately. This will help develop good potty-training.
- 6). Brush your teacup yorkie regularly using a small dog brush. Trim nails with a normal nail clipper to avoid scratching surfaces. Be careful not to trim the nails too short, as this can hurt your dog. Brush your puppy's teeth with a small toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs.
- 7). Keep your yorkie in its crate while sleeping or when you cannot attend to its needs. Be careful to limit this time as much as possible, as puppies need a lot of exercise and playtime to grow into healthy adult dogs.
- 8). Take your yorkie puppy to the vet several times in the first year of its life for check-ups and vaccinations. Speak with your vet about how often check-ups and vaccinations are needed after the puppy's first year. Most likely your dog will need to see the vet two or three times per year or possibly more if it becomes sick or has any health problems.
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