Thanks for all the encouraging words. Although it gives me more confidence, I know I can't skimp out on the research/homework. I know that there is simply no shortcuts to becoming a experienced dog owner over night and it is a learn as you go sort of thing depending on each Yorkie.
I know it's not going to be as easy and I am up to the challenge with everyone's support. The checklist that FIDebra posted is a great way for me to start planning. Is there a thread for a checklist of what to prepare before bring a pet/puppy/dog home?
2 dogs at once will probably make the transition better, but I think I'll just start off with 1 to see how it goes, plus my place is roughly 850 sq ft, not sure if it has room for 2 dogs. Just like kids, if you have only 1, you will spoil them to death and it will get your 100% attention. Sometimes I think with 2 dogs, they can play with each other without me. Sure they are cute rolling next to each other, but I think that the time I would of spent with them will be reduced. It's great when I'm not there to keep 1 of them company, though.
I also want my dog to be independent. Raising both dogs at puppy age, they will develop a tight bond, and I can't imagine if one of them being missing down the road. One of the reasons why I never bothered with pets is because their life expectancy is alot shorter than ours. The pain of seeing them go as a owner is heartbreaking, imagine how the other dog would feel? But I'm sure there are ways to cope with it since there are so many owners with more than 1 dog.
I have a few more questions, but gotta run out now, bbl with more!
