[chattiesmom]

I don't normally start/respond to this type of thread, I guess I'm really bummed out about my leg and just need to gripe to someone about something, so here goes.....

In my experience it is perfectly normal for a puppy to:

1) gnaw on fingers, hands, toes, etc. -- I have raised several litters of pups and happen to LOVE LOVE LOVE this phase. Most of my pups have teethed on my various available body parts and my adults aren't chewers or biters.

2) zoom around the house like the energizer bunny on speed -- I stole that phrase from someone 'cause it made me smile.

3) have house training accidents -- you know, SH*T happens, it just does and as BonBon mentioned in another thread, it stinks! (love you Bonny)

4) puppies, especially Yorkie pups ae curious - and determined to get to what interests them

5) untrained pups WILL zoom out the door if they get the chance -- that is until they are trained to sit politely until they are invided out

6) pups aren't born knowing how to walk on a leash -- it takes lots of love, patience and good humored training to acquire a dog that will walk politely

7) one of the ways pups learn about their environment is by taste -- they will sample anything that interests them and especially things that have their owner's scent on it, including pills that have been dropped, flowers, electrical cords

I guess I have ranted enough. I love pups and all of their silliness. It is a shame that those who don't like the "puppy phase" don't just skip it and adopt an adult or perhaps settle for a pet rock. There are way too many rescues and dogs in shelters. Or perhaps if you are lucky, you could even nab a retired breeding dog or bitch from a REPUTABLE breeder.

End of Rant