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Old 02-04-2013, 02:31 PM   #14
Teresa Ford
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I agree now is a to crucial time to introduce your puppy to all kinds of people. But your puppies little feet should not touch the ground where other animals or dogs have been. Parvo and other diseases are a serious threat until he has had all his baby shots. Take your baby to the bank, shopping malls, schools, family parties and so on. Use a doggy stroller, purse, sling or carried in your arms to keep him up off the ground. We take our pups to the local school crossing areas. We make poster board sign that says DOG in TRAINING please ask to pet. Take some germ wipes toweletts, doggy poo bags and disposable pee-pad to use if he has to go. Make sure you control the situation. This is a bonding time for your pup. Do not let anyone hold your pup, only pets are allowed. Responsible breeders would be doing this people greeting during this six to 12 week old period of time. Sadly the Mother dog teaches by example and with gentle correction. Mother Dog teaches pups how to behave with other dogs during this period, and begins to teach potty basics like how to keep the nest clean. But your pup does not have her or littermates. So you will have to teach bite inhibition and start potty training. The lessons your puppy learns from birth to 16 weeks will become part of his adult personality.
Pretty much what you have posted sounds normal. Use the Yorkie Talk Library to get some good information, Read some basic training books and find a method that works for you. Congrats on your puppy and Welcome to YT.
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