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Originally Posted by YorkieFamily00  My oldest is 6 and is honestly devastated and now scared to interact too much with the puppy. He was at the appointment, and she went over the rules about holding the puppy, not carrying him, not carrying his crate, etc. My son's attitude now is "what is the purpose in having a puppy if we can't ever get close to him?" And, I would say that is the impression the vet left. She also left the impression that I have made a horrible decision.
We just got the puppy, and I have always provided a one and only home for my pets. But, I have to say that I am afraid I've messed up by getting a Yorkie with very young and very active children. I need to be able to go to the bathroom or answer a telephone call or put on my make-up without fear that the dog is going to be hurt. |
I think the vet is considering the fact two accidents that can result in tragedy are dropping or stepping on him.
I understand the need that you can't always supervise them, but during those times I'd put puppy in an x pen.
My niece is 3 1/2...she is only allowed to hold Reggie if she is sitting down. She knows this. Matter of fact....any kid that wants to hold him...has to sit down. If any of mine wants away from a child and goes inside their crate...it's done. They're trying to escape and that's their "safe" house.
Smaller breed puppies are much more fragile than a larger breed.
Good luck...it can be done but you're gonna have to provide rules and supervison.