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Hysterics At Yorkie's 'Parallel Park' Tactic To Be Picked Up

A charming video of a "super smart" Yorkshire terrier puppy executing a "parallel park" move has captured the hearts of millions on TikTok.

The clip, shared by user @vedranaweahomes on November 13, has amassed over 1.5 million views and showcases the tiny dog's peculiar habit of aligning itself perpendicularly to its owner when it wants to be picked up.

The caption overlaid on the video humorously asks: "Does anyone else's dog parallel park when they want to be picked up?"

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The footage features the Yorkie, named Rolo, gazing up at the camera while a voice off-screen says, "Ready? Come on." Rolo then swiftly moves into position, as if parking a miniature car.

It's unknown exactly why the Yorkie in the viral clip uses this tactic when it wants to be picked up.

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However, "puppies, like all animals, learn by doing what works for them. They will do what is effective, from their point of view," noted an article for VCA, the animal hospital chain, by veterinarians Debra Horwitz and Gary Landsberg as well as licensed veterinary technician Monique Feyrecilde.

"Puppies will repeat behaviors that have a good result. If it leads to a treat, attention, a toy, a desired interaction, the ability to explore, sniff, or run, the puppy will do it again in the future," the article noted.

Every interaction you have with a puppy serves as a form of training. "Housetraining, household manners, and social experiences are all forms of training you'll be doing with your puppy from the first time they come home," the article noted.

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Teaching puppies through praise and rewards—positive reinforcement—is the most "effective and safe" way of training them, the veterinary experts said.

"Waiting until the puppy does something you don't want and then trying to punish the behavior can lead to problems such as avoidance, fear and confusion," the VCA article warned.

The puppy's antics in the viral clip has resonated with other Yorkie owners on TikTok, many of whom shared similar experiences with their pets.

Elmo Stamper commented: "Lmao [laughing my a** off]. It must be a YORKIE THING. Mine does it all the time."

Another user, Annie, confirmed the trend, writing: "Yes! My Yorkie does the same thing!" to which the original poster replied: "We thought Rolo was just super smart."

Other comments included amusing anecdotes about similar behaviors in Yorkies.

Jhanvi wrote: "Yes! My morkie [a cross between a Maltese and Yorkshire terrier dog] parks herself and then does a lil hop for good measure!"

Meanwhile, Christin Burris humorously noted: "Yes, it's a premium feature on Yorkies."

Another TikToker, user8232336273461, recounted how their Yorkie would playfully scoot away after performing the move, saying: "My Yorkie did that too! Then she would move away when I went to pick her up!"

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.

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'It Was A Lot': DeBary Family Trying To Move Forward After Their Yorkie Was Brutally Killed By Pit Bull

The family of the 5-year-old yorkie that was attacked in DeBary is now remembering the pup after he was killed while on his daily walk.Related: Florida pit bull kills yorkie, severely injures owner in vicious attack"Why did you love him so much?" WESH 2 News asked."Because he is so crazy... And he used to bark a lot and try to steal food," 10-year-old Yanis Vielot said. Vielot loved her Yorkie, Cannoli. She said he was energetic, sometimes naughty, but always very loving. "We promised that after she had her open heart surgery, that, a year or two later, we would get her a puppy just as a companion animal," mom Celeste Dowe said. Dowe said they adopted Cannoli in 2020, and he was a huge part of their lives."They became best friends, and they were definitely inseparable," Dowe said.Wednesday was just like any other day for the dog. "Cannoli was literally on walk number two for the day," Dowe said. "He takes about three or four walks."Yanis' dad was walking Cannoli when Animal Control said two dogs had escaped from a nearby home. "Just out of nowhere, and went running across the street," Dowe said. "A massive boxer and massive pit bull just leaped."Dowe said she watched a graphic ring camera video from one of the neighbors. She saw the boxer bite Cannoli first. The pit bull then took over, and for 13 minutes, Yanis' dad fought the 50-pound dog. He did what he could to save Cannoli and was bitten several times in the process. "In his hand and this arm here, the bite was so deep that his... It was, it was, it was a lot," Dowe said. Yanis' dad is now undergoing several surgeries, and he has a long recovery ahead. "I think he's having, like, maybe that survivor remorse, and he's just saying, 'I did all I could to save him,'" Dowe said.The pit bull is now on a mandatory 10-day quarantine, according to Animal Control.

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The family of the 5-year-old yorkie that was attacked in DeBary is now remembering the pup after he was killed while on his daily walk.

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"Why did you love him so much?" WESH 2 News asked.

"Because he is so crazy... And he used to bark a lot and try to steal food," 10-year-old Yanis Vielot said.

Vielot loved her Yorkie, Cannoli. She said he was energetic, sometimes naughty, but always very loving.

"We promised that after she had her open heart surgery, that, a year or two later, we would get her a puppy just as a companion animal," mom Celeste Dowe said.

Dowe said they adopted Cannoli in 2020, and he was a huge part of their lives.

"They became best friends, and they were definitely inseparable," Dowe said.

Wednesday was just like any other day for the dog.

"Cannoli was literally on walk number two for the day," Dowe said. "He takes about three or four walks."

Yanis' dad was walking Cannoli when Animal Control said two dogs had escaped from a nearby home.

"Just out of nowhere, and went running across the street," Dowe said. "A massive boxer and massive pit bull just leaped."

Dowe said she watched a graphic ring camera video from one of the neighbors. She saw the boxer bite Cannoli first. The pit bull then took over, and for 13 minutes, Yanis' dad fought the 50-pound dog. He did what he could to save Cannoli and was bitten several times in the process.

"In his hand and this arm here, the bite was so deep that his... It was, it was, it was a lot," Dowe said.

Yanis' dad is now undergoing several surgeries, and he has a long recovery ahead.

"I think he's having, like, maybe that survivor remorse, and he's just saying, 'I did all I could to save him,'" Dowe said.

The pit bull is now on a mandatory 10-day quarantine, according to Animal Control.

South Florida Animal Shelter Rescues Dogs From Puppy Mills, Seeks Forever Homes

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – Many South Florida pet owners unknowingly buy purebred dogs from stores that source their animals from puppy mills, fueling an industry criticized for inhumane conditions.

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Now, a local no-kill shelter is stepping in to give these dogs a second chance.

Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton has taken in several dogs rescued from puppy mills, including a Yorkie named Cammy and a Shih Tzu mix named June.

Both dogs arrived at the shelter needing urgent care, socialization, and love. Shelter advocates are now calling on the community to adopt, not shop, for pets to help stop the cycle of abuse.

"Puppy mills are not the way to go," said Natalie Quintero, a shelter volunteer. "June and Cammy came from horrible conditions. They need forever homes where they can finally experience the love they deserve."

Puppy mills, often characterized by overcrowded cages and lack of proper veterinary care, produce puppies for sale in retail stores or online.

Many of these dogs end up in shelters after families cannot care for them or realize the pets have medical or behavioral issues stemming from poor breeding practices.

Tri-County Animal Rescue operates as a no-kill shelter, meaning animals stay until they find permanent homes. The shelter houses not only former puppy mill dogs but also other abandoned or surrendered animals.

"This is why we always say, 'Adopt, don't shop,'" said Local 10′s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch.

Cammy and June, along with many other animals, are now available for adoption. The shelter encourages anyone looking for a pet to visit their website or stop by in person to meet the animals.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is known for its dedication to animal welfare in South Florida.

The shelter is a hub for community outreach, advocating against unethical breeding practices and raising awareness about adoption.

For more information or to view adoptable pets, visit Tri-County Animal Rescue.

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