We have a baby yorkie - 3 months old - and he loves to be outside. When we first got him a couple of days ago, the temperatures were in the upper seventies, and he played outside for a long time. Since then, the temps have gotten colder - now about 40-50 degrees. I am afraid that he is too cold outside, but we are trying to potty train him. Today, when I took him outside for a couple of minutes, he refused to go back in because he was having fun (until today, he has come whenever we call him). Is it okay to have Yorkies out in cold weather? How long should I let him stay outside? We live in the country and he has a lot of yard to run around in. We never leave him outside alone, though. We are afraid the hawks will get him. I want him to get outside and exercise and have fun, but I don't want him to be uncomfortable or get sick. Temps are supposed to get below freezing soon. Should we avoid taking him outside? We have papers inside of the house to pottytrain him with as well, but he likes being outside.
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>>We have a baby yorkie - 3 months old - and he loves to be outside. When we first got him a couple of days ago, the temperatures were in the upper seventies, and he played outside for a long time. Since then, the temps have gotten colder - now about 40-50 degrees. I am afraid that he is too cold outside, but we are trying to potty train him. Today, when I took him outside for a couple of minutes, he refused to go back in because he was having fun (until today, he has come whenever we call him). Is it okay to have Yorkies out in cold weather? How long should I let him stay outside? We live in the country and he has a lot of yard to run around in. We never leave him outside alone, though. We are afraid the hawks will get him. I want him to get outside and exercise and have fun, but I don't want him to be uncomfortable or get sick. Temps are supposed to get below freezing soon. Should we avoid taking him outside? We have papers inside of the house to pottytrain him with as well, but he likes being outside.
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Taking him out is fine as long as you do stay with him. If he wants to go back in, take him in. Be careful to avoid letting him get chilled, or he will change his mind about wanting to go out and make your job of housetraining harder. It sounds like things are fine at the moment.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com
