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bjh · 07-15-2009, 07:36 AM

I am finding that one of the biggest challenges in raising yorkies is the socialization aspect. It can be very challenging when keeping puppies until they are 12 weeks or older. I have seen several breeder/exhibitor post about how well socialized they dogs are so I am seeking advise from those that have experience.

I hear so much conflicting advice on how to raise a puppy that is properly socialized. All the pups I have sold in the past the people were very happy with them and the pups adjusted very well but I am wondering if there are things I should be doing different when trying to raise a pup for the show ring.

So here are a few questions I have:

Say you have a litter of 4 or 5 pups, how long do you leave the pups together as a group. At what age do you separate them or do you leave them all together.

At what age do you let them 'run' with the older dogs?

Do you let mom have all the time she wants with them? What if mom really does not like playing with them that much or she gets too rough, what then?

What do you do if you have one pup that is say 4 months old and that pup is being to dominate over the others or what if you have a pup that is being 'picked' on and acts shy?

At what age do you start vaccinations and what age do you take them outside or on car rides?

At what age do you start the actual lead training?

I think raising a pup is like raising a child, sometimes what works for one might not work for another so I am guessing the pups personality has a lot to do with how they turn out. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

07-15-2009, 07:36 AM	#1
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Puppy Socialization I am finding that one of the biggest challenges in raising yorkies is the socialization aspect. It can be very challenging when keeping puppies until they are 12 weeks or older. I have seen several breeder/exhibitor post about how well socialized they dogs are so I am seeking advise from those that have experience. I hear so much conflicting advice on how to raise a puppy that is properly socialized. All the pups I have sold in the past the people were very happy with them and the pups adjusted very well but I am wondering if there are things I should be doing different when trying to raise a pup for the show ring. So here are a few questions I have: Say you have a litter of 4 or 5 pups, how long do you leave the pups together as a group. At what age do you separate them or do you leave them all together. At what age do you let them 'run' with the older dogs? Do you let mom have all the time she wants with them? What if mom really does not like playing with them that much or she gets too rough, what then? What do you do if you have one pup that is say 4 months old and that pup is being to dominate over the others or what if you have a pup that is being 'picked' on and acts shy? At what age do you start vaccinations and what age do you take them outside or on car rides? At what age do you start the actual lead training? I think raising a pup is like raising a child, sometimes what works for one might not work for another so I am guessing the pups personality has a lot to do with how they turn out. Any input would be greatly appreciated.