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2Parises · 12-23-2007, 05:59 PM

What is your dogs name? 2 Yorkies...both named Paris and 1 Biewer named Samira

How long did it take to Toilet train your dog? About 10 months

How long did it take to Train your dog the basics?
(Sit, Down, Stay, Come etc) They all know the basics but as I started as soon as I got each one...I'm not sure the time it took. It just sort of took hold. I would say start training these as early as possible and be patient.

Does your dog know any tricks?
(What are they and how did you teach them) The only trick they know is how to be cute.

How long did it take to get your dog used to being brushed? We started right from the moment they arrived and all had been used to being stroked (mimicing a brush) so they were used to it right away.

How long did it take to train your dog to walk on the lead? Probably 2-3 times trying to go for a walk before it sunk in. (PLEASE BE SURE TO USE A HARNESS...NEVER A COLLAR)

How long did it take to stop your dog from biting? Biting was not allowed. The minute there is a bite, playtime was done. I think it might have taken 2-3 times to sink in.

Where does your dog sleep, bed or cage? All three sleep in bed with us.

Do you groom the dog yourself or take it to a Groomers? I groom mine myself. I love the bonding time it provides.

How long does the hair take to grow, long time or short time? Samira and 1 of the Parises coats grow quickly. The other is a glass coat and it always is the same length without any cutting so I'm not really sure.

How often do you feed your dog per day? twice a day. 7 am and 6 pm and then a little treat now and then.

What food do you feed your dog? Paris needs to eat Waltham Urinary S/O so they all eat that. It wasn't my first choice. They used to eat Wysong.

What is your dogs favourite treats? Anything that comes from my hand. Lot's of time, I use kibble as a treat.

What is your dogs favourite toys? Giant Booda Hedgehog and Hide-a-Squirrel.

Does your dog need a coat to wear when outdoors walking? In the winter they do wear coats. It's cold in Michigan.
(Proper dog coat, not just for fashion)

How often and how long do you walk your dog? They go for a walk every day.

Any other advice?
Be patient. It's far to easy to break their spirit with a loud voice. These are wonderful little companions when met with the correct energy.

12-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#17
2Parises Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 951	What is your dogs name? 2 Yorkies...both named Paris and 1 Biewer named Samira How long did it take to Toilet train your dog? About 10 months How long did it take to Train your dog the basics? (Sit, Down, Stay, Come etc) They all know the basics but as I started as soon as I got each one...I'm not sure the time it took. It just sort of took hold. I would say start training these as early as possible and be patient. Does your dog know any tricks? (What are they and how did you teach them) The only trick they know is how to be cute. How long did it take to get your dog used to being brushed? We started right from the moment they arrived and all had been used to being stroked (mimicing a brush) so they were used to it right away. How long did it take to train your dog to walk on the lead? Probably 2-3 times trying to go for a walk before it sunk in. (PLEASE BE SURE TO USE A HARNESS...NEVER A COLLAR) How long did it take to stop your dog from biting? Biting was not allowed. The minute there is a bite, playtime was done. I think it might have taken 2-3 times to sink in. Where does your dog sleep, bed or cage? All three sleep in bed with us. Do you groom the dog yourself or take it to a Groomers? I groom mine myself. I love the bonding time it provides. How long does the hair take to grow, long time or short time? Samira and 1 of the Parises coats grow quickly. The other is a glass coat and it always is the same length without any cutting so I'm not really sure. How often do you feed your dog per day? twice a day. 7 am and 6 pm and then a little treat now and then. What food do you feed your dog? Paris needs to eat Waltham Urinary S/O so they all eat that. It wasn't my first choice. They used to eat Wysong. What is your dogs favourite treats? Anything that comes from my hand. Lot's of time, I use kibble as a treat. What is your dogs favourite toys? Giant Booda Hedgehog and Hide-a-Squirrel. Does your dog need a coat to wear when outdoors walking? In the winter they do wear coats. It's cold in Michigan. (Proper dog coat, not just for fashion) How often and how long do you walk your dog? They go for a walk every day. Any other advice? Be patient. It's far to easy to break their spirit with a loud voice. These are wonderful little companions when met with the correct energy. __________________ Lorene, Paris, Paris, Samira, Aja and the newest addition to our family... Halle Belly Bands & Rag Quilts - http://2Parises.etsy.com