7 min read · September 2, 2026
A day-by-day guide to your Yorkshire Terrier puppy’s first month at home — setup, feeding, sleep, potty training and vet visits.
Before pick-up day
Set up a small, safe “puppy zone” before your Yorkie arrives. A playpen with a crate, washable bedding, a water bowl and a potty pad gives them a predictable home base while they learn the rest of the house.
- Small wire or plastic crate with a soft bed
- Shallow, non-tip food and water bowls
- A lightweight harness (never a collar for leash walks)
- Puppy-safe chew toys sized for toy breeds
- The same food we have been feeding
Days 1–3: Calm and quiet
Keep the first days low-key. Limit visitors, offer frequent naps and stick to the feeding schedule we send home. Yorkie puppies are small enough that skipping a meal can cause low blood sugar, so offer food every 4–5 hours and keep a tube of high-calorie supplement on hand.
Week 1: Routine is everything
Take your puppy out after every nap, meal and play session, and praise them generously for going in the right place. Toy breeds have tiny bladders — consistency matters far more than discipline.
Weeks 2–4: Gentle socialisation
Introduce new sounds, surfaces and gentle people in short, positive sessions. Carry your puppy in public places until their vaccination series is complete, and enrol in a puppy class once your vet approves.
Your first vet visit
Schedule a wellness check within 72 hours of bringing your puppy home. Bring the health records we provide so your vet can continue the vaccination and deworming schedule.
This guide is general information and not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian.