Depending on how owners and Yorkies live together, the dogs encourage older people and activate them. If the Yorkie wants to go for a walk, he starts wailing, if he wants to be caressed, he lays his head on the owner's lap, if he wants to play, he gets his favorite toy. All of these examples are situations that challenge older people. Too, the hours of a day take on a new meaning for both.

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