Every few weeks if you keep your Yorkie in a puppy cut. If your Yorkie is in full coat once a week is advisable. [Back to Top]

Let your Yorkie settle into its new home for a couple of days before you start bathing them. [Back to Top] No, dogs are den animals by nature. If there crate is accessible all the time you will find they go to it when they want to sleep or when they want to get away from any commotion that may be going on. The crate is not to be used for punishment and they should not be used to lock your Yorkie in for long periods of time. See similar questions...

Yorkies have a wash and wear coat. They are a single coated dog and washing them every 7-10 days and using a good cream rinse with a drop of oil, and spraying them with a "The Stuff" detangler as you blow them dry is all you'll have to do other than keeping the ears trimmed on their feet, ears and around the rectum, and keeping their nails short. Whenever you start grooming your dog, be sure the dog has good footing, both in the grooming area and in the sink.....Drydek or a bath mat will do. See similar questions...

We bathe every 3 to 4 weeks with a shampoo formulated esp. for dogs, and use a good cream rinse to avoid tangles and mats. See similar questions...

In the sea. With biodegradable soap (I recommend Aqua Lather or Sea Savon(www.seasavon.com)which can be purchased at marine stores, dive shops or outdoor equipment stores) you can swim, shampoo, bathe and shave in the sea. No fresh water is available for showers. The water here does not leave a salt residue after a swim. See similar questions...

Dogs benefit from regular grooming, whether at home or professionally. Dogs can be bathed as often as you like (even daily) as long as you are using a gentle, pH balanced dog shampoo followed by a conditioner. Our #1 choices are: Tropiclean's Hypoallergenic Puppy & Kitten Shampoo and Mr. Shampoo's Professional Remoisturizer. If you use a topical flea control product, we recommend waiting at least 2 days after See similar questions...

You may bathe with or without your pouching system in place. If you wish to take a shower or bath with your pouch off, you can do so. Normal exposure to air or contact with soap and water will not harm the stoma, and water does not enter the opening. Choose a time for bathing when the bowel is less active. You can also leave your pouch on while bathing. See similar questions...

My Yorkie puppies are trained to use a dog litter box and in that litter box I put a blank(unprinted) piece of newspaper. They have been trained to use this box since they started to walk. By the time you get your Yorkie, she/he has been using the box for about 6 plus weeks or more depending on the age of your puppy when you get it. You will need to continue with the litter box training or start training your dog to go outside. See my housebreaking page for more information. See similar questions...

Yorkies do not require a lot of food, the side panel of the food bag is a good guide based on the weight and age of your Yorkie. Generally the will eat 1/2 a cup per day for the first year than a 1/4 cup a day there after. Keep in mind this is only a guide the overall weight and age of your Yorkie is what determines the amount of food required. [Back to Top] See similar questions...

You can do any or all of these straight away. The vital thing is to avoid anything getting into your eye and irritating it so that you want to rub it. Some people find that getting a partner to help is effective. You can also wash your hair over the edge of the bath, or, if you do shower-rinse your hair, try it with your back to the shower. The best shampoo to use is Johnson's Baby Shampoo. See similar questions...

We carry sun-heated "solar showers." Near some camps are freshwater streams or secluded ocean spots for a brisk bath. See similar questions...

Yes, if your dog has dry skin. When bathing your dog you wash away natural oils. We recommend using a re-moisturizing conditioner and brushing your dog often to bring back the natural oils. Again a healthy diet will help. See similar questions...

Showers have been available everywhere we've camped, except typically during the last project. This is usually 3-5 days, and there is always a stream nearby. Except during this period, there have been laundry facilities within walking distance of all the places we've stayed or camped. I expect the same to be true this year. Finding time to do laundry is another matter... you'll probably be happiest if you have enough stuff to go at least a week between washes. See similar questions...