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London01 · 11-13-2008, 06:50 PM

Hello,

Any suggestions how to make the most of the first few days after bringing home a 2-year old yorkie?

There are so many books and websites to help choose the right dog, but not so many that tell what to do once doggy arrives home!

Here's my gameplan - Would love to get your feedback on it.

Day 1
1.5 hour car ride to London's new home. She will ride in a carrier in the car, with towels available in case she vomits or has potty accident. Offer her treats and talk soothingly to her during the ride. Some people say to cover the carrier with a dark cloth - others say the doggy will want to see her surroundings. Any suggestions for the car ride?

As soon as we get home, show her the food and water bowls, and the pee pad which are all in the kitchen for the time being. Baby gates will be used to keep her in the kitchen until she's comfortable there. (Over next few days, move the gates so she can access more rooms gradually) Let her rest if she wants to after the car ride. We'll have the crate from the previous owner in the kitchen too. Offer to play in kitchen with her. If she does not want to play with me, offer her some toys to play by herself. If not in the room with her, I'll try to be in an adjacent room so she knows I am nearby. Sound okay?

Bedtime - London will have the same crate from her previous owner. Should the crate stay in the kitchen for her to sleep? Or move the crate up to our carpeted bedroom? If there's gonna be a potty accident, I prefer it to be on teh tiled kitchen floor. But also there's that idea that dogs are social or pack animals, and need to sleep in same room as me. Thoughts?

Day 2
Use feeding as bonding time, by hand-feeding. Offer to play and cuddle, but also give her plenty of alone time. If she's comfortable in kitchen now, open up an additional room for her to explore. Maybe go outside and walk around driveway.

Day 3 (Monday)
Hand-feed, play, cuddle, rest as needed. Open up additional room if ready.
9 am - Master trainer is coming over for a private consultation.
Mid-day - maybe go for short walk around block.
4pm - Check-up at vet. Bring lots of treats.

Apologies for the long post. I'm a newbie and a first time dog owner, just trying to do the right thing. YT has been a huge help already to learn about feeding, training, finding a vet, etc.

London was raised in a breeder's home with much love, and is crate trained and sometimes uses pee pads too. She is a shy girl.

Appreciate any suggestions so me and London get started on the right foot.

11-13-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
London01 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 393	Homecoming! The first few days... Hello, Any suggestions how to make the most of the first few days after bringing home a 2-year old yorkie? There are so many books and websites to help choose the right dog, but not so many that tell what to do once doggy arrives home! Here's my gameplan - Would love to get your feedback on it. Day 1 1.5 hour car ride to London's new home. She will ride in a carrier in the car, with towels available in case she vomits or has potty accident. Offer her treats and talk soothingly to her during the ride. Some people say to cover the carrier with a dark cloth - others say the doggy will want to see her surroundings. Any suggestions for the car ride? As soon as we get home, show her the food and water bowls, and the pee pad which are all in the kitchen for the time being. Baby gates will be used to keep her in the kitchen until she's comfortable there. (Over next few days, move the gates so she can access more rooms gradually) Let her rest if she wants to after the car ride. We'll have the crate from the previous owner in the kitchen too. Offer to play in kitchen with her. If she does not want to play with me, offer her some toys to play by herself. If not in the room with her, I'll try to be in an adjacent room so she knows I am nearby. Sound okay? Bedtime - London will have the same crate from her previous owner. Should the crate stay in the kitchen for her to sleep? Or move the crate up to our carpeted bedroom? If there's gonna be a potty accident, I prefer it to be on teh tiled kitchen floor. But also there's that idea that dogs are social or pack animals, and need to sleep in same room as me. Thoughts? Day 2 Use feeding as bonding time, by hand-feeding. Offer to play and cuddle, but also give her plenty of alone time. If she's comfortable in kitchen now, open up an additional room for her to explore. Maybe go outside and walk around driveway. Day 3 (Monday) Hand-feed, play, cuddle, rest as needed. Open up additional room if ready. 9 am - Master trainer is coming over for a private consultation. Mid-day - maybe go for short walk around block. 4pm - Check-up at vet. Bring lots of treats. Apologies for the long post. I'm a newbie and a first time dog owner, just trying to do the right thing. YT has been a huge help already to learn about feeding, training, finding a vet, etc. London was raised in a breeder's home with much love, and is crate trained and sometimes uses pee pads too. She is a shy girl. Appreciate any suggestions so me and London get started on the right foot.