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Teresa Ford · 12-21-2011, 03:50 PM

Advice, is just advice. So do what works for you.
NMS (New Mom Syndrome) is slang for over parenting. Like sleeping with a hand on the baby to make sure the baby is breathing. What may be overboard to me, may be the norm for someone else. Balance is the way to go. Keep your pup safe and teach them how to feel secure. I strongly suggest you crate train your puppy. There will be times when your dog must be crated. Just to name a few situations, Natural events( like floods, earth quake, tornados, hurricane, wild fire, mud slide, blizzards, war, etc.. when you would have to go to a shelter. ALL Pets must be crated and well behaved (no prolonged whining or barking etc.) When staying at a Vets for surgery, or illness. Air, train or ship Travel, Hotel rooms, Dog shows, and dozens of other times. If your puppy learns that her/ his crate is a happy safe place for rest and naps, they will not stress out when it is required. I endorse and encourage umbilical tethering. That is where you attach a leash to the puppies harness and the other end to you. If you can do this for 2- 4 weeks that would be wonderful, and will make Potty training, chewing habits, and basic training will be off to an excellent start. (A young puppy will quickly learn to follow your lead. Tethering encourages bonding and good social skills.) If the puppy isn't tethered to you, he should be in a safe play pen or his safe crate. Just like a toddler puppies need constant supervision. I suggest this book:
Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson

12-21-2011, 03:50 PM	#24
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Advice, is just advice. So do what works for you. NMS (New Mom Syndrome) is slang for over parenting. Like sleeping with a hand on the baby to make sure the baby is breathing. What may be overboard to me, may be the norm for someone else. Balance is the way to go. Keep your pup safe and teach them how to feel secure. I strongly suggest you crate train your puppy. There will be times when your dog must be crated. Just to name a few situations, Natural events( like floods, earth quake, tornados, hurricane, wild fire, mud slide, blizzards, war, etc.. when you would have to go to a shelter. ALL Pets must be crated and well behaved (no prolonged whining or barking etc.) When staying at a Vets for surgery, or illness. Air, train or ship Travel, Hotel rooms, Dog shows, and dozens of other times. If your puppy learns that her/ his crate is a happy safe place for rest and naps, they will not stress out when it is required. I endorse and encourage umbilical tethering. That is where you attach a leash to the puppies harness and the other end to you. If you can do this for 2- 4 weeks that would be wonderful, and will make Potty training, chewing habits, and basic training will be off to an excellent start. (A young puppy will quickly learn to follow your lead. Tethering encourages bonding and good social skills.) If the puppy isn't tethered to you, he should be in a safe play pen or his safe crate. Just like a toddler puppies need constant supervision. I suggest this book: Dog Perfect by Sarah Hodgson __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.