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can a yorkshire terrier and 2 mixed breeds get along

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Question
Hi I currently own 2 large mixed breed dogs I just adopted a yorkshire terrier they are all males the terrier is afraid of my dogs he growls and tried to snip what can I do to make them get along  

Answer
It may take him a little while to adjust to the larger dogs.  As long as they are friendly, he should realize he is in no danger before too long.  It will go better if you are firmly established as the leader.  Dogs see all the people and dogs in the household as a pack with each having their own rank in the pack and a top dog.  Life is much easier if the 2 legged pack members outrank the 4 legged ones.  You can learn to play the role of top dog by reading some books or going to a good obedience class. A good obedience class or book is about you being top dog, not about rewarding standard commands with a treat. Start at http://www.dogsbestfriend.com/  For more on being top dog, see http://www.dogbreedinfo.com./topdogrules.htm