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Judy in Waco · 12-23-2007, 07:29 AM

What is your dogs name? Gizmo

How long did it take to Toilet train your dog? Pee pad training for pee, he is at 98% now and had it about 85% at 7 months. Poop? Still working on that.

We're about 20% right now at 9 months.

How long did it take to Train your dog the basics?
(Sit, Down, Stay, Come etc) Sit...and stay(most of the time) pretty quickly, come....uh, still working on that one.

Does your dog know any tricks?
(What are they and how did you teach them) Dancing, kissing, etc... he just does them.

How long did it take to get your dog used to being brushed? As long as it took me to find the right brush. You will find that your pup will tolerate some much better than others.

How long did it take to train your dog to walk on the lead? Maybe we should have taken a puppy class, it would have helped. He does pretty well without proper training though. Please get a harness instead of a collar.

How long did it take to stop your dog from biting? Simply didn't allow it. We instantly stop playing and ignore.

Where does your dog sleep, bed or cage? Spent the first few months in a playpen by our bed and now he sleeps with us in the bed.

Do you groom the dog yourself or take it to a Groomers? both

How long does the hair take to grow, long time or short time? Depends on the pup

How often do you feed your dog per day? We free feed, but I'm about to change him to three times a day.

What food do you feed your dog? Life's Abundance and supplement with home cooking

What is your dogs favourite treats? yogurt drops and yorkie yummies

What is your dogs favourite toys? small plush animals, balls and things that squeak

Does your dog need a coat to wear when outdoors walking?
(Proper dog coat, not just for fashion) It depends upon the weather, but yes if it's cold. He has a very healthy coat, but he will get the shivers if he's cold.

How often and how long do you walk your dog? It depends on if the lab down the street is off leash. I try to walk him three days a week for about 20 minutes.

Any other advice? There are a lot of great books out there. Also, stay around this site. I have learned so much from other wonderful YTers.

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12-23-2007, 07:29 AM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	What is your dogs name? Gizmo How long did it take to Toilet train your dog? Pee pad training for pee, he is at 98% now and had it about 85% at 7 months. Poop? Still working on that. We're about 20% right now at 9 months. How long did it take to Train your dog the basics? (Sit, Down, Stay, Come etc) Sit...and stay(most of the time) pretty quickly, come....uh, still working on that one. Does your dog know any tricks? (What are they and how did you teach them) Dancing, kissing, etc... he just does them. How long did it take to get your dog used to being brushed? As long as it took me to find the right brush. You will find that your pup will tolerate some much better than others. How long did it take to train your dog to walk on the lead? Maybe we should have taken a puppy class, it would have helped. He does pretty well without proper training though. Please get a harness instead of a collar. How long did it take to stop your dog from biting? Simply didn't allow it. We instantly stop playing and ignore. Where does your dog sleep, bed or cage? Spent the first few months in a playpen by our bed and now he sleeps with us in the bed. Do you groom the dog yourself or take it to a Groomers? both How long does the hair take to grow, long time or short time? Depends on the pup How often do you feed your dog per day? We free feed, but I'm about to change him to three times a day. What food do you feed your dog? Life's Abundance and supplement with home cooking What is your dogs favourite treats? yogurt drops and yorkie yummies What is your dogs favourite toys? small plush animals, balls and things that squeak Does your dog need a coat to wear when outdoors walking? (Proper dog coat, not just for fashion) It depends upon the weather, but yes if it's cold. He has a very healthy coat, but he will get the shivers if he's cold. How often and how long do you walk your dog? It depends on if the lab down the street is off leash. I try to walk him three days a week for about 20 minutes. Any other advice? There are a lot of great books out there. Also, stay around this site. I have learned so much from other wonderful YTers. Welcome to YorkieTalk! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)