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Evlehr · 07-06-2010, 05:58 AM

I stumbled across this page a few weeks ago when I first got my pup Lucy. It has given me some insight on yorkie ownership and also some need reassurace. We took her on a road trip to northern MN a week
after we got her, I really didn't want to leave her at a kennel so soon. Luckily this site had a ton of helpful advice for camping and Lucy had a blast! I am really glad I joined and hope my future posts may help
someone or at least make them chuckle.

AllDogBoots · 07-06-2010, 06:02 AM

Hi. Glad you joined too! How are you and Lucy doing together. And, we do love pictures!

Beamers Mom · 07-06-2010, 06:08 AM

Hi and welcome
I am new myself - just started posting on this forum a few days ago.

I don't know that I have ever owned a yorkie - but I have Yorkies that own me LOL (jk)
Congratulations on your new Yorkie. Yorkies are such a joy! I got my first Yorkie back around 1985, and had her for 15.1/2 years before she went to Rainbow Bridge. I have two now, Lil Bit and Beamer.
I know what you mean about not leaving your baby at a kennel. I had to leave Beamer and Lil Bit at a kennel last October while my husband and I went on a 7 day cruise. I won't be leaving them there again. But we are booked on another cruise this October, so I am going to be looking for a different kennel. I hate the thought of kennelling them, but there isn't much choice.

You will find lots of good advice on YT. Please post pics of your baby

happy50 · 07-06-2010, 07:09 AM

My daughter has 2 yorkies that I just love soooo much and I had talked about getting one in the fall - well she found Sammy and I got him this last Friday - fully potty trained and just the best - UNTIL - yesterday I left him in the kitchen with his crate to go in and out for potty purposes, toys, food and water and he barked a bit when I left (I listened outside the door and then he stopped) - so off to golf I went - he seemed fine when I got back home UNTIL he decided to poop and pee on the carpet and later he was just soooooo bad - like he was mad at me - what do I do.

Also, I am having a bit of a problem getting him to eat and its very hot here in MI right now - he drinks good - I feed him Royal Canine Puppy 33 - any suggestions????

Teegy · 07-06-2010, 08:25 AM

hey now you can give me some advise, where do I locate the information on Camping with pets, in Ontario would help?
I know some sites are not dog friendly

Rachael x · 07-06-2010, 08:27 AM

Hi and welcome,
I found this just before i purchased my first yorkie and I agree it has been a big help.
Ive had her home a week now and I have learned alot from this site on how to look after her.
So thanks everyone

WV~Yorkies · 07-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Welcome!

Teegy · 07-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy50

My daughter has 2 yorkies that I just love soooo much and I had talked about getting one in the fall - well she found Sammy and I got him this last Friday - fully potty trained and just the best - UNTIL - yesterday I left him in the kitchen with his crate to go in and out for potty purposes, toys, food and water and he barked a bit when I left (I listened outside the door and then he stopped) - so off to golf I went - he seemed fine when I got back home UNTIL he decided to poop and pee on the carpet and later he was just soooooo bad - like he was mad at me - what do I do.

Also, I am having a bit of a problem getting him to eat and its very hot here in MI right now - he drinks good - I feed him Royal Canine Puppy 33 - any suggestions????

How old is your new dog? And yes he's mad at you for leaving him. Most pet stores will give you samples of puppy food to try out if you don't think he likes it. If you have some home made gravy kicking around, try a wee dribble of that on the food. But if he continues not to eat you may want to see the vet.

Evlehr · 07-06-2010, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teegy

hey now you can give me some advise, where do I locate the information on Camping with pets, in Ontario would help?
I know some sites are not dog friendly

We camped at a state park in MN. We cheked online and made some phone calls to the campsites we stayed at ahead of time. We found plenty of sites that allowed pets and all they required was the dog be leashed at all times and that you picked up after your pet. We were camping in a tent so I made sure I packed her dog bed and some of her favorite toys along with a small dog tie-out. With the tie out we could attach her close to us at the picnic table and she was pretty content to sit and chew on her toys.

Evlehr · 07-06-2010, 11:49 AM

I use Eukanuba small breed puppy. I was a little worried when I first got Lucy because she did not seem to be eating much. However, she will tend to eat more if I am sitting close by or after an active play session. Everything I've read says that as long as they are still active, your dog is probably getting enough. I just make sure she has fresh water everyday and leave food in her bowl at all times so she can eat though out the day. It works for us

Pixie Girl · 07-06-2010, 12:14 PM

Welcome to YT!! To all the newbies with their new furbabies.

terlis · 07-06-2010, 01:42 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your new addition. Good for you for going camping with her. Must have been a great new experience for her.

cathys · 07-06-2010, 01:52 PM

Welcome.

margaritaville · 07-06-2010, 01:53 PM

Welcome to YT

Lisa and Pic · 07-06-2010, 02:42 PM

Hello and Welcome to YorkieTalk!

07-06-2010, 05:58 AM	#1
Evlehr YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alton, il, us Posts: 3	New yorkie mom I stumbled across this page a few weeks ago when I first got my pup Lucy. It has given me some insight on yorkie ownership and also some need reassurace. We took her on a road trip to northern MN a week after we got her, I really didn't want to leave her at a kennel so soon. Luckily this site had a ton of helpful advice for camping and Lucy had a blast! I am really glad I joined and hope my future posts may help someone or at least make them chuckle.

07-06-2010, 06:02 AM	#2
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Hi. Glad you joined too! How are you and Lucy doing together. And, we do love pictures! __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

07-06-2010, 06:08 AM	#3
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Hi and welcome I am new myself - just started posting on this forum a few days ago. I don't know that I have ever owned a yorkie - but I have Yorkies that own me LOL (jk) Congratulations on your new Yorkie. Yorkies are such a joy! I got my first Yorkie back around 1985, and had her for 15.1/2 years before she went to Rainbow Bridge. I have two now, Lil Bit and Beamer. I know what you mean about not leaving your baby at a kennel. I had to leave Beamer and Lil Bit at a kennel last October while my husband and I went on a 7 day cruise. I won't be leaving them there again. But we are booked on another cruise this October, so I am going to be looking for a different kennel. I hate the thought of kennelling them, but there isn't much choice. You will find lots of good advice on YT. Please post pics of your baby __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

07-06-2010, 07:09 AM	#4
happy50 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canton, MI USA Posts: 4	New Mom of 7 month old Yorkie - Sammie - a few questions My daughter has 2 yorkies that I just love soooo much and I had talked about getting one in the fall - well she found Sammy and I got him this last Friday - fully potty trained and just the best - UNTIL - yesterday I left him in the kitchen with his crate to go in and out for potty purposes, toys, food and water and he barked a bit when I left (I listened outside the door and then he stopped) - so off to golf I went - he seemed fine when I got back home UNTIL he decided to poop and pee on the carpet and later he was just soooooo bad - like he was mad at me - what do I do. Also, I am having a bit of a problem getting him to eat and its very hot here in MI right now - he drinks good - I feed him Royal Canine Puppy 33 - any suggestions????

07-06-2010, 08:27 AM	#6
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Hi and welcome, I found this just before i purchased my first yorkie and I agree it has been a big help. Ive had her home a week now and I have learned alot from this site on how to look after her. So thanks everyone __________________ Rachael & Poppy

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Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	hey now you can give me some advise, where do I locate the information on Camping with pets, in Ontario would help? I know some sites are not dog friendly

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07-06-2010, 11:49 AM	#10
Evlehr YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alton, il, us Posts: 3	I use Eukanuba small breed puppy. I was a little worried when I first got Lucy because she did not seem to be eating much. However, she will tend to eat more if I am sitting close by or after an active play session. Everything I've read says that as long as they are still active, your dog is probably getting enough. I just make sure she has fresh water everyday and leave food in her bowl at all times so she can eat though out the day. It works for us

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07-06-2010, 01:42 PM	#12
terlis YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario canada Posts: 330	Welcome and congratulations on your new addition. Good for you for going camping with her. Must have been a great new experience for her. __________________ SophieLola

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