Well, just thought I'd give an update on my Charlie. (Still don't know how to do pictures. Maybe someday
He's around 14 weeks now and he really is the perfect fit for us. I was so against getting another dog, never mind a puppy, but I just had a "feeling" when I heard about him. This should remind me to always go with my intuition.
He is such a little love. Now I know why people get all obsessed with their Yorkies!!! I could never understand it before. But there really is something about these dogs. They're special. Charlie is a real cuddler!! He would be happy to cuddle with someone all day long. He loves giving kisses. He's not much of a barker (thankfully.)
He was going a little crazy with the biting a couple of weeks ago but that's stopped. He hardly does it at all anymore. We were just very consistent, telling him "No bite," or giving the back of his neck a little squeeze. He's still chewing, though, and we've lost a few pair of shoes ... but I told the kids, it's not his fault. You left them lying around (and I left one pair out, too. Oh well.)
He could do better on the pee pads. It's almost like a hit or miss, even with a high-end treat. But I keep reminding myself that toddlers take a while to toilet train sometimes too.
He likes to play and go for walks. He took to the leash right away; I was surprised. I thought it might take him a while.
He's just one of those dogs that no matter what you do with him he's happy. If you want to cuddle, that's good. Play? That's good too. He's eating pretty well, and we've kept his snacks to a minimum.
I am so thankful Charlie came into our life!! Perfect timing and perfect puppy.