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LlamaFace · 06-24-2005, 03:38 PM

I am so confused!!!!!!!!!!! ok, people say "use crate training" so i get my pup a crate. Then, people say "get a gate". soooooo.....I dunno what to do without feeling like i am doing something wrong, which is not a good feeling cause i don't want to be doing anything wrong to my pupup.

stacisnyder04 · 06-24-2005, 03:39 PM

I crate trained my puppy

LlamaFace · 06-24-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stacisnyder04

I crate trained my puppy

did you keep him in the craate all day until he had to go peepee, then take him out, then put him back in? (and walks and stuff)

Marie · 06-24-2005, 03:46 PM

Llamaface,
You should do what works for you. Here you only get advise and then you pick what is best for your pup and yourself. I dont like crating my pup, but others swear by it and works for them. I use a baby gate to keep Gucci in a room when alone, the rest of the time she has run of the house. That is what works for us.

jesscruz · 06-24-2005, 03:48 PM

i say train your dog the way that best fits you and your lifestyle and your baby seeing as no dog is the same. i didn't use a gate or a crate or anything at all to train my coco, he actually had full range of my home since day 1 and he always goes outside. my hubby trained him to ring the bell when he needs to go. i found that this worked best for me and coco. but like i said just train your baby with what's best for you and her and your lifestyle.

jesscruz · 06-24-2005, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

Llamaface,
You should do what works for you. Here you only get advise and then you pick what is best for your pup and yourself. I dont like crating my pup, but others swear by it and works for them. I use a baby gate to keep Gucci in a room when alone, the rest of the time she has run of the house. That is what works for us.

we must have been writing at the same time

LlamaFace · 06-24-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Marie

Llamaface,
You should do what works for you. Here you only get advise and then you pick what is best for your pup and yourself. I dont like crating my pup, but others swear by it and works for them. I use a baby gate to keep Gucci in a room when alone, the rest of the time she has run of the house. That is what works for us.

Thanks, And i LOVE that name!!!! GUCCI!!!! I named mine Louis after Louis Vitton. Haha. what a cowinkydink.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 06-24-2005, 04:08 PM

I totally agree with the others...you have to do with want works for you...we didn't crate trained either of our girls...with Magic we kept her in the kitchen until she was pretty much trained and now she has free roam of the living room and kitchen but we have a gate up to stop her from going to the bedrooms and she quickly learned to go outside...Sailor immediately had free roam, living room/kitchen, and learned to use pee pads and not outside...we personally did not like the idea of a crate, but I know that it has worked for others...every puppy is unique and will learn on their own time, you have to go with what works for you and your Louis...

whispersmom2 · 06-24-2005, 05:52 PM

Have you consulted your breeder for additional advice? If I placed a puppy, I would insist that the new parent contact me for advice. I am not saying it is bad to ask others such as we Yorkie lovers on this forum, but your breeder could be more specific. I train to the X pen but I have several babies in different stages of training. I can take those crates everywhere I go to visit, make them any size I want up to 16 feet in diameter.

Shanatink · 06-25-2005, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LlamaFace

I am so confused!!!!!!!!!!! ok, people say "use crate training" so i get my pup a crate. Then, people say "get a gate". soooooo.....I dunno what to do without feeling like i am doing something wrong, which is not a good feeling cause i don't want to be doing anything wrong to my pupup.

This is a very diverse and opinionated web forum. Sometimes to a fault. Do what you feel is comfortable for your pet. I personally have a large crate with plenty of room, food & wter, toys and blanket. I tired the gates and my dogs either knocked them down or chewed on them or somehting. You have to find what works for you and your yorkie and and not worry too much about what some might say.

Stitches29 · 06-25-2005, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LlamaFace

I am so confused!!!!!!!!!!! ok, people say "use crate training" so i get my pup a crate. Then, people say "get a gate". soooooo.....I dunno what to do without feeling like i am doing something wrong, which is not a good feeling cause i don't want to be doing anything wrong to my pupup.

I guess the Private Message YOU SENT ME, was confusing. As I explained to you, it is only MY opinion. You raise your baby like you want to.
I suggested crating in your bedroom at night and gate him if you can't watch his every move until he is potty trained. I'm sorry, but I don't see where that was confusing.

Julie1 · 06-25-2005, 02:24 AM

We use a mixture of crate and gates - we use crates in the car and gates in the house. Just pick and choose out of the advise you are given and do what feels right, and is convenient and works for you.

Annadoodle · 06-25-2005, 03:40 AM

I also crate my puppy at night. Actually, she sleeps right beside my 17 yr. old daughters bed...and has done well knowing someone is right there for her.

We go to bed late around here..and get up early. It works great. Its large enough for her to move around...I have a nylabone in there and soft toy and blanket on one of those short tiny fleece oval beds her breeder gave us.

During the day we watch her like a hawk...lol We have some baby gates when I can't be right there as she goes discovering~ lol

and even with that..I have a super play yard XL that the breeder used to keep the pups out of trouble..I use that too when I need to. She is used to that since she had one at the breeders when she didn't want them underfoot..in they would go..and out they could come. Much safer when you can't watch...

Hope this helps.

red98vett · 06-25-2005, 05:30 AM

What exactly are you looking for here - I saw this..http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9769 and kind of wonder....Are you really looking for information because LOTS of people will help you if you let them.

Shanatink · 06-25-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LlamaFace

did you keep him in the craate all day until he had to go peepee, then take him out, then put him back in? (and walks and stuff)

I dont see why you would crate a dog all day? These methods are only used when you cant be home or to sleep at night. If you are home they shoudl be able to run around.

06-24-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
LlamaFace Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Salem Posts: 37	I Am So Confused!!!!!!! I am so confused!!!!!!!!!!! ok, people say "use crate training" so i get my pup a crate. Then, people say "get a gate". soooooo.....I dunno what to do without feeling like i am doing something wrong, which is not a good feeling cause i don't want to be doing anything wrong to my pupup.

06-24-2005, 03:39 PM	#2
stacisnyder04 I Love My Boys Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,504	I crate trained my puppy __________________ Staci , Cosmo, Astro, and Blu (RIP) Cosmo's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/d69e/age.png Astro's Age: http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...k/9c6a/age.png

06-24-2005, 03:46 PM	#4
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Llamaface, You should do what works for you. Here you only get advise and then you pick what is best for your pup and yourself. I dont like crating my pup, but others swear by it and works for them. I use a baby gate to keep Gucci in a room when alone, the rest of the time she has run of the house. That is what works for us. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

06-24-2005, 03:48 PM	#5
jesscruz YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 1,763	i say train your dog the way that best fits you and your lifestyle and your baby seeing as no dog is the same. i didn't use a gate or a crate or anything at all to train my coco, he actually had full range of my home since day 1 and he always goes outside. my hubby trained him to ring the bell when he needs to go. i found that this worked best for me and coco. but like i said just train your baby with what's best for you and her and your lifestyle. __________________ mommy's little baby coco bear

06-24-2005, 04:08 PM	#8
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I totally agree with the others...you have to do with want works for you...we didn't crate trained either of our girls...with Magic we kept her in the kitchen until she was pretty much trained and now she has free roam of the living room and kitchen but we have a gate up to stop her from going to the bedrooms and she quickly learned to go outside...Sailor immediately had free roam, living room/kitchen, and learned to use pee pads and not outside...we personally did not like the idea of a crate, but I know that it has worked for others...every puppy is unique and will learn on their own time, you have to go with what works for you and your Louis... __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

06-24-2005, 05:52 PM	#9
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Have you consulted your breeder for additional advice? If I placed a puppy, I would insist that the new parent contact me for advice. I am not saying it is bad to ask others such as we Yorkie lovers on this forum, but your breeder could be more specific. I train to the X pen but I have several babies in different stages of training. I can take those crates everywhere I go to visit, make them any size I want up to 16 feet in diameter.

06-25-2005, 02:24 AM	#12
Julie1 YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Surrey Posts: 333	We use a mixture of crate and gates - we use crates in the car and gates in the house. Just pick and choose out of the advise you are given and do what feels right, and is convenient and works for you.

06-25-2005, 03:40 AM	#13
Annadoodle A Yorkie Touched My Heart Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: "soon to be" MO Posts: 1,550	I also crate my puppy at night. Actually, she sleeps right beside my 17 yr. old daughters bed...and has done well knowing someone is right there for her. We go to bed late around here..and get up early. It works great. Its large enough for her to move around...I have a nylabone in there and soft toy and blanket on one of those short tiny fleece oval beds her breeder gave us. During the day we watch her like a hawk...lol We have some baby gates when I can't be right there as she goes discovering~ lol and even with that..I have a super play yard XL that the breeder used to keep the pups out of trouble..I use that too when I need to. She is used to that since she had one at the breeders when she didn't want them underfoot..in they would go..and out they could come. Much safer when you can't watch... Hope this helps. __________________ Melissa & "Sophie Girl" Support Our Troops Supporting Courtney's Fight

06-25-2005, 05:30 AM	#14
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	What exactly are you looking for here - I saw this..http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9769 and kind of wonder....Are you really looking for information because LOTS of people will help you if you let them. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!