Small Dog Breed Care : How to Care for a Yorkshire Terrier
March 6, 2010 - 10:40 pm
Yorkshire terrier dogs enjoy hunting and will require a lot of training, activity and supervision. Keep Yorkshire terrier coats professionally groomed or trim the coat short with tips from a certified dog trainer in this free video on pet care and obedience.
Expert: Nancy Frensley
Contact: www.berkeleyhumane.org/
Bio: Nancy Frensley is a certified pet dog trainer.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee
Duration : 0:1:29
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