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littlealexa · 02-07-2005, 09:02 AM

Hello all, I got an early Valentine's day gift from my hubby...a little gal named Ailee. She is 4 months old and is a tiny thing weighing 3.3 lbs. She knows her sit, stand and go potty command. She goes potty in the litter box. She loves walking on a leash and knows where to go to sleep without whining in the night. We both love her!!! I only have a few questions which I hope someone can help me with. Her previous owner told us that she sometimes eats/plays with her poop. Gross, I would like her not to do that, any suggestions. Also, when I roll her on her tummy in the submissive position, she nips at me I tell her "no" firmly but she continues to do it. Another thing is that she doesn't like us to touch her head/face. She will do her nipping thing. I try to touch her so she becomes accustomed to a hand in her face in case she needs a haircut. Also, she has little boogers down her eyes, so some of her little hair is matted with it. I tried cleaning her face but once again she nips and got ahold of the wash cloth. I gave her a bath and she hates water on her face. Any idea on how she can get used to having her face washed? What causes those eye boogers, should I take her to a vet? Finally, she scratches her neck a bit and bites/nibbles one little area on her back. My hubby thinks she may have fleas, I don't think she has any 'cause the previous owner seemed to be very neat and organized. I personally think that she may be allergic to the shampoo or conditioner we used. Has anyone experienced this before? The only reason I think she may be allergic is because she scratched and nipped at those same areas after her bath (once her hair was dry). Please help. Thanks in advance. I will be posting pics on my little baby as soon as I can.

One last thing, does anyone know where I can find her a bow and a little sweater. Thanks again!

02-07-2005, 09:02 AM	#1
littlealexa Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 14	New yorkie owner ;o) Have questions Hello all, I got an early Valentine's day gift from my hubby...a little gal named Ailee. She is 4 months old and is a tiny thing weighing 3.3 lbs. She knows her sit, stand and go potty command. She goes potty in the litter box. She loves walking on a leash and knows where to go to sleep without whining in the night. We both love her!!! I only have a few questions which I hope someone can help me with. Her previous owner told us that she sometimes eats/plays with her poop. Gross, I would like her not to do that, any suggestions. Also, when I roll her on her tummy in the submissive position, she nips at me I tell her "no" firmly but she continues to do it. Another thing is that she doesn't like us to touch her head/face. She will do her nipping thing. I try to touch her so she becomes accustomed to a hand in her face in case she needs a haircut. Also, she has little boogers down her eyes, so some of her little hair is matted with it. I tried cleaning her face but once again she nips and got ahold of the wash cloth. I gave her a bath and she hates water on her face. Any idea on how she can get used to having her face washed? What causes those eye boogers, should I take her to a vet? Finally, she scratches her neck a bit and bites/nibbles one little area on her back. My hubby thinks she may have fleas, I don't think she has any 'cause the previous owner seemed to be very neat and organized. I personally think that she may be allergic to the shampoo or conditioner we used. Has anyone experienced this before? The only reason I think she may be allergic is because she scratched and nipped at those same areas after her bath (once her hair was dry). Please help. Thanks in advance. I will be posting pics on my little baby as soon as I can. One last thing, does anyone know where I can find her a bow and a little sweater. Thanks again!