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road61 · 12-01-2007, 06:53 PM

Hi anyone here from MN?? New to YT.. getting my little one tommorrow!!! Long wait but excited... any suggestions on littler/peepad training new pup?

izzybear7 · 12-05-2007, 06:41 PM

Yep, Im from MN too. Im relatively new puppy owner too. Just got my girl Izzy in Oct. Ive got some ideas on how to help you out.......
1. Invest in a coat or sweater and possibly some boots/slipper things, if you want to go on walks or even if you think you might train them to go outside to potty.
2. But a bunch of pee-pads up front, i promise you'll use them.
3. Make sure that their crate/kennel is set up in a warm room, it will help with crying at night.
4. But squeeky tennis balls, your pup will love em, and it will help them burn off thier energy since its too cold for them to play outside for long periods of time (at least for the time being).
5. If have any notion that you want your new pup to go the bathroom outside don't wait unitl spring. Start now, and reward often!

You can always private message me if you want to talk more

Congrats on your new addition!

judyp515 · 12-05-2007, 07:08 PM

I am from your neighboring state of South Dakota. I gated off a small area for my puppy and put his bed, toys, and pee pad in that area. At night I put him in a large soft kennel with him on a snuggle puppy in his bed and his pee pad in the back of the kennel. I never once had a crying puppy as I think the heartbeat in the snuggle puppy made him feel secure. I trained both of my boys this way and they still use the pee pads in the house but know that they can go outside when we go for a walk. I now use cloth pee pads and they use them with no problem. Snuggle puppy is a GREAT investment! Good luck!

Yorkiedaze · 12-05-2007, 07:40 PM

I lived in MN. for 5 years. (Cottage Grove) My husband was born and raised in West St. Paul, MN. His sister still lives there.
I've also lived in SD and ND. ND being the coldest.

Luckyone · 12-05-2007, 07:41 PM

I'm from Wisconsin. Eau Claire An hour and a half or so from you.

Dreamer74 · 12-25-2007, 02:06 PM

I am from Iowa, we have switched to litter training because of the cold weather. However Buddy does seem to like the snow.

AprilLove · 12-30-2007, 07:04 AM

Hi Road61. I hail from the great state of Minnesota as well. Welcome to the forum.

JohnnieWalker · 03-10-2008, 06:41 AM

And welcome to the site and the new puppy! I realize your post is a few months old already. How are things going? I got my first Yorkie Puppy not quite 2 Months ago so I can relate. Also, I used to live in Cologne and St. Boni for 14 years but moved up north in 2005. By the way: if you're still looking for a good vet in the area, try Dr. Waag in Chaska. I used him for my 2 Lhasa Apsos for years. I admit: I miss the cities sometimes. Greetings from Lakes Country!

12-01-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
road61 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: shakopee mn Posts: 174	Anyone here from Minnesota Hi anyone here from MN?? New to YT.. getting my little one tommorrow!!! Long wait but excited... any suggestions on littler/peepad training new pup? __________________ Road -Rudy's Mom

12-05-2007, 06:41 PM	#2
izzybear7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6	Yep, Im from MN too. Im relatively new puppy owner too. Just got my girl Izzy in Oct. Ive got some ideas on how to help you out....... 1. Invest in a coat or sweater and possibly some boots/slipper things, if you want to go on walks or even if you think you might train them to go outside to potty. 2. But a bunch of pee-pads up front, i promise you'll use them. 3. Make sure that their crate/kennel is set up in a warm room, it will help with crying at night. 4. But squeeky tennis balls, your pup will love em, and it will help them burn off thier energy since its too cold for them to play outside for long periods of time (at least for the time being). 5. If have any notion that you want your new pup to go the bathroom outside don't wait unitl spring. Start now, and reward often! You can always private message me if you want to talk more Congrats on your new addition! Last edited by izzybear7; 12-05-2007 at 06:44 PM.

12-05-2007, 07:08 PM	#3
judyp515 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Volga, SD Posts: 36	I am from your neighboring state of South Dakota. I gated off a small area for my puppy and put his bed, toys, and pee pad in that area. At night I put him in a large soft kennel with him on a snuggle puppy in his bed and his pee pad in the back of the kennel. I never once had a crying puppy as I think the heartbeat in the snuggle puppy made him feel secure. I trained both of my boys this way and they still use the pee pads in the house but know that they can go outside when we go for a walk. I now use cloth pee pads and they use them with no problem. Snuggle puppy is a GREAT investment! Good luck! __________________

12-05-2007, 07:41 PM	#5
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 1,088	I'm from Wisconsin. Eau Claire An hour and a half or so from you. __________________ BellaBridget http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539924

12-25-2007, 02:06 PM	#6
Dreamer74 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Iowa Posts: 273	Iowa I am from Iowa, we have switched to litter training because of the cold weather. However Buddy does seem to like the snow.

12-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#4
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,437	I lived in MN. for 5 years. (Cottage Grove) My husband was born and raised in West St. Paul, MN. His sister still lives there. I've also lived in SD and ND. ND being the coldest.

12-30-2007, 07:04 AM	#7
AprilLove and Nappy own my Heart! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 3,174	Hi Road61. I hail from the great state of Minnesota as well. Welcome to the forum. __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie Nappy wubs Livvi CandiRoze is single

03-10-2008, 06:41 AM	#8
JohnnieWalker Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In the sticks, MN Posts: 89	Hello to Shakpoee! And welcome to the site and the new puppy! I realize your post is a few months old already. How are things going? I got my first Yorkie Puppy not quite 2 Months ago so I can relate. Also, I used to live in Cologne and St. Boni for 14 years but moved up north in 2005. By the way: if you're still looking for a good vet in the area, try Dr. Waag in Chaska. I used him for my 2 Lhasa Apsos for years. I admit: I miss the cities sometimes. Greetings from Lakes Country!