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07-06-2007, 10:53 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| Letting people hold your puppy? My puppy is 10 weeks now and I am having a REALLY hard time with my wonderful inlaws. Before I go any further let me explain the little bundles of joy... one little girl (6 yrs old) one little boy(9 yrs old) and they are the children from hell. They have 4 cats that they dress up, hold by the neck etc. Needless to say... they are evil. And to top it all off, his step mom gets really offended if you do not do what she says. How do I explain that I dont want them holding, playing, etc with my puppy without hurting any feelings? |
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07-06-2007, 10:57 AM | #2 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Just tell them how gentle she is and she might hurt herself.
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07-06-2007, 10:58 AM | #3 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fontana, ca
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| I couldn't agree with you more Hmmm. I would say the puppy bites! And bites hard! Or just tell step-mom she wouldn't want the vet bills if something happens to your baby! Who's gonna pay the hospital bills when you get your hands on the bundles of joy?? The bite thing worked my other dog...but then again, he's a german shepherd! Pleople steer clear of Destiny and I with our bodyguard around!! Good luck!!
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07-06-2007, 11:01 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston
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| I kinda like to do what people do to me sometimes (some people just dont understand how they come off, until it happens to them). The same way you are careful to not try and offend her, let her (or them) know that it really bothers you if your puppy is handled incorrectly. And if they dont listen, show how offended you are that they didnt take your wishes into consideration. I dunno...just an idea
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07-06-2007, 11:01 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, CA
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| My Baby Bijou is a tiny little guy too so I make sure and supervise at ALL times or keep him in his separate room away from company. Children don't know their own strength or at times don't understand that they can hurt the puppy. I even make my adult friends play with him on the floor. Rule #1 no picking him up... I'm afraid he'll wiggle out of someone's arms. Good luck! |
07-06-2007, 11:01 AM | #6 |
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| Yorkie puppes are fragile. For the sake of your puppy you may have to hurt some feelings. You wont be the first person on here that had to do it
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07-06-2007, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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| OMG! Whoever taught those kids THAT?! I'd keep my furbaby away from them AND whomever taught them how to treat animals! I'm VERY protective and a little over obsessed about who holds or plays with her. They are so little and most kids are too ''rough'' with them and can end up hurting them. Daisy goes with us to a lot of parties and there are usually kids there who want to ''play'' with her. Like having a human baby, I or an adult is always supervising. I am not saying all kids are mean either, they usually just have no idea as to when enough is enough or when it is dangerous. They seem to always want to ''experiment'' with my little baby..and I'm not cool with that! I think if I were you, I'd just hold my furbaby the whole time I'm around them... Good luck!
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07-06-2007, 11:03 AM | #8 |
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| Hmmm...how about a little honesty? I would simply say that your puppy is very fragile and you don't feel her children are responsible or gentle enough to hold the puppy. I would also keep it in a crate when they are around...that means leaving your puppy at home when you visit or putting it in it's crate in a closed off room when they visit you. I'm responsible for the well being of my boyz and if keeping them safe means I step on some 'human' toes then so be it...the step mom will get over it and your pup will be safe. |
07-06-2007, 11:04 AM | #9 |
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| It's simple. Just explain that yorkies have a tendency to jump from people's arms unexpectedly and the fall can be fatal or end with broken limbs. It's true that they tend to leap unexpectedly. It can be a very dangerous situation. All you need to say is that you love your puppy very much and don't want to risk such a situation.
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07-06-2007, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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| ok, so the in-laws you mean brother and sister? and they have the kids? or are the kids your brother and sister in-laws?? and are you taking the pup to visit them or are they coming to visit you? he is your dog and you are an ADULT. it is your right (and your money) to make sure they do not harm the dog or ...it harm them... especially since he is still a pup and quite fragile. the way they treat the animals in their home is their own business, but this animal is not theirs to treat as they see fit. (the same as if he were your human baby). if they would like to GENTLY pet the puppy, that is ok (if you say so and hold him so you can supervise), but you are able to say, "Ok, that's enough. he's still little and gets tired easily." if they cannot understand this rule (these children are old enough to understand) then they will not be allowed to go past xxx part of your home without someone "escorting" them. don't back down on this. it may be hard to stand up for yourself, but you can always enlist your husband's help. and if you have no children, this can be his practice for when his mother knows best. you are the mommy! |
07-06-2007, 11:16 AM | #11 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pensacola
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| Ask yourself this, are you worried about hurting their feeling or them hurting your puppy?
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07-06-2007, 11:20 AM | #12 |
Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California
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| I know it is really hard to tell someone not to pick up your baby. It is almost impossible not to come off looking like an a**hole! I think the crate idea is good.
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07-06-2007, 11:21 AM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| Inlaws being my husbands half brother and half sister... and we dont take her with us when we g o to their house, but when they come over they always want to know where the puppy is. Thank goodness they have only been over once and she just had her shots so that was our excuse then. But I just wanted to thank everyone for the help. You all made very good points and were very helpful. Thank you!
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07-06-2007, 05:56 PM | #14 |
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| I have no problem offending someone to keep my baby safe. I almost always say no when someone asks to hold her. I don't mind people and kids petting her if they ask first, but no holding. The only people that normally get to hold her are me, my mom and dad, sister, close friends, and coworkers (she goes to work with me and knows them well)...I would only let someone hold her if I really trusted them with her (and she's 7lbs not tiny LOL) She gets all stiff and nervous if she doesn't know the person holding her. Wouldn't you be scared if someone 20+ times your size was holding you way up in the air and you didn't know them? Don't worry about offending them - they'll get over it.
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07-06-2007, 06:18 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC
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| I don't let children hold Bella. She's very squirmy and she likes to jump out of your arms. I don't need nor want her to break something. If they want to pet or hold her, they can do it sitting on the ground. And I don't leave her with children unsupervised. Our family all has large breed dogs. 3 Goldens, 1 yellow lab (ours) and a mixed breed shepard. Those dogs are rough and tumble. Bella's not.
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