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02-09-2006, 06:44 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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| Getting ready for puppy! I will be bringing my new puppy home on the 18th and I was wondering if anyone had any advice about how to prepare for her.
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02-09-2006, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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| WELCOME TO YT!!!! I just love puppies!!!! Hope you take lots of pictures!!!! Here's a post I cut & pasted for you! I will be bringing my new Yorkie pup home soon, what do I need? * A trusted qualified vet who specializes in smaller breeds * Small kennel/crate * Safe toys * Grooming items, shampoo/conditioners, brush/comb * Food (most often breeders recommend your Yorkie pup maintain the same diet that he/she is on when adopted. If you’d like to change your Yorkie’s diet change it gradually to decrease the chances of an upset tummy. * Soft bed * Food/water dishes. Plastic food and water dishes normally are not recommended as they can harbor harmful bacteria. Harness type collar with leash* Yorkshire Terrier handbooks for reference* There will be some things that you will need to purchase and have ready after you get your Yorkie. He will need a bed, food, toys, hair brushes, food and water bowl, leash, and collar. If you plan on transporting your Yorkie much, you will also need to get a pet carrier. Yorkie bed: Choose a bed with a good cushion with thick fabric. That will keep your Yorkie warm at night. Food: Ask the breeder what food they have been feeding your Yorkie. They will have a good idea of what is good for Yorkies if they raise them. For "wet foods" I prefer Cesar, but other brands like Royal Canin will work as well. Get some dry kibble as well. I suggest small amounts of each in the beginning, as your Yorkie will show you what it likes and dislikes by it's eating of it. Food and water dish: Get a dish with two sections, one for water, one for food. Steel dishes may be best for hygiene purposes but plastic dishes would work as well. Toys: Get some soft plush toys for your Yorkie to play with. Any petstore should have plenty of soft toys to choose from. Be careful of toys that have materials that could fall off or splinter off, as it may injure your baby. You can also give them an old T-shirt of yours or an old tied up sock of yours. When you are gone, they like having your scent around. Hair brushes: Get a brush or two so you can groom your Yorkie and take care of its coat. An air-cushioned wire brush and a natural bristle brush would be good choices. Leash and collar: Get a leash and collar that fits your baby. A simple short leash shou http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61
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02-09-2006, 07:34 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kalamazoo, MI
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| Thank you!
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02-09-2006, 08:01 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisiana
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| Don't forget to baby proof your home. They get into things worse then any baby I have ever seen! I found having a playpen in the livingroom saved me a bunch of headaches! I could just plop her down in there with her bed, food/water and a potty pad and I could rest easy knowing she was safe! Congratulations on your new addition and Welcome to YT!!!
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02-09-2006, 08:09 PM | #5 |
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| Welcome to YT and Congratulations on your new baby..Sherry |
02-09-2006, 08:21 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Steeler Town
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| In the first Yorkie book that I read it said to puppy proof your house crawl on the floor and pick up and hide everything that could be harmful. Instead of a bird's eye view it's a yorkie's eye view. |
02-09-2006, 08:59 PM | #7 | |
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You can do the same thing I'm doing.....going on all these great sites that YT members advertise and buying tons and tons of goodies for your pup! LOL. Seriously though....I found that being on this forum has taught me so much. I'm jealous, you're getting your baby on the 18th!! I have to wait several more WEEKS!
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