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Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC
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Putting them in a crate for that long will change their personality, into a neurotic unhappy miserable wee being likely end up in rescue because it will be pooping and peeing in the crate as you left no other options. When they gotta go they gotta go. Got to work and don't go all day until after you get home and take th epup out, see how you do. Rethink what you are doing and shame on the breeder selling to you, I would NOT! | |
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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I do not know why some individuals are inplying that I would leave my pup in a crate for 8 hours. I NEVER said I would leave my pup in a crate for 8 hours. I never even mentioned leaving my dog in a crate period. I am asking advice. Plus, I specifically asked about a crate called a "Puppy Apartment" that allows a dog to travel back and forth. I wanted to know what everyone thought about it and if they have used it. All-in-all I want what is best for my dog and is why I am asking questions to find the best solutions. I have not even included pertinent information anyway for anyone to come to the conclusion they would not sell me a puppy. ![]() Some of you are focusing on the wrong things. I am asking for suggestions based on the information I am giving. Some answers I am getting are based off assumptions. Please don't bash me when you are mis-informed and are not reading my full post. I already know it is going to take time and dedication. I will be prepared for that when the time comes. I am looking for advice on the execution of welcoming a new puppy and properly raising a happy and healthy Yorkie. This is more than well in advance of me getting the dog. I have been in and out these forums long before I became a member (which is almost a year ago) and I am not planning on getting the dog until I finish my Masters (next year) so I can be fully dedicated, but I am making preperations now. I think I am more than dedicated. Tell me the right way, don't bash me for asking. I am not sure who wrote this "Putting them in a crate for that long will change their personality, into a neurotic unhappy miserable wee being likely end up in rescue because it will be pooping and peeing in the crate as you left no other options" thank you for this input. This was my concern. I have not heard anyone else say this and could not find any information saying it would change the personality. I trust your judgment. Thanks. | |
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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Thats another thing... crates don't really allow room for food and water. I don;t feel comfortable with that. Thanks for the input. | |
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YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MN, USA
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| ![]() Um, wow. You kinda got your butt handed to you for no good reason, didn't you? =( The ONLY thing I can see defending Lorainne about is that she says flat out that she didn't read the other posts, nor obviously your original post in it's entirety. If she HAD she would have read that YOU stated flat out that you weren't going to be leaving the pup crated for 8+ hours! I'm sorry for this happening, I know that you were just trying to get some helpful info. I hope that you were able to get some of that in prior replies.
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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![]() I am getting valuable information despite the nay-sayers interceptions. ![]() | |
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Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio U.S.A.
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| ![]() Ditto AngelFae ![]() I too have to work outside the home and we also try to be very concious of the amount of time we leave our pups. Our solution this time though was to get two (littermates). It was the best decision ever! They keep each other company and really do enjoy each other. I really don't know anything about the pet apartment. We have our boys trained using pee pads (washable ones - as they can tear apart and ingest the disposable ones) and keep one at the end of the "run". I purchased an Iris plastic pen that can be enlarged (or scaled down by removing panels) and bends to either use as a rectangular run or more of a hexagon. Here's the link: ![]() ![]() Good luck and best wishes with the new family member!
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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I also have viewed the Iris pen on Amazon. What caused me to steer away was the reviews. Many reviews mentioned that their pet could jump over the gate. Every dog is different, but I don't want to take the risk. It is something I will certainly considering for another use. Maybe when traveling as you have mentioned. I am trying to attach an image of the playpen I am considering. I am unable to at the moment. ![]() I wish I could because I think many would find it efficient. It's high, so less concern about Yorkie jumpers. The panels are vertical so, a bit more difficult for our Yorkie climbers. Also it can be shaped from rectangle to hexagon and its made from sturdy plastic (similar to Little Tykes jungle gyms). In addition, there is a bottom cover that can also be used as a top to protect them outdoors etc. I am wondering if it is too much space for training purposes. | |
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Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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I ended up using a child's playpen, the Superyard XT. It worked well, as she couldn't scale the walls, and I liked that I could easily take panels out and make it smaller. A friend of mine as chihuahuas that are hardcore climbers. She uses a huge dog crate as a playpen for them, & has a bed & food/water toys at one end and potty pads at the other. Some on here have had a good experience with the potty apartment you described....I believe member SouthernBelle04 successfully used it with her little girl Katie Scarlett. I think is wonderful that you are doing your research before you get your puppy ![]()
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YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: ohio
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| ![]() I use an x-pen during the day and the puppy apartment at night. You can also hook the x-pen to the puppy apartment and leave the door open so he can go in and use the pad. I love mine. She went potty the very first time I put her in there. I got the small puppy apartment and she fits very well inside. Hope this helps. Oh I never take my puppy out to potty. She always uses the pen. When I go to peoples houses, I just take a pad and take her to the bathroom to use it. |
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YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA
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you said you dont plan on leaving him in it for 8 hours or more so what happens when you are work ?( if you go with the crate that is...) then when you get home and go to bed , does he go back in the crate ? that is another 8 hours.. unless you or someone else lets him out of the crate every couple of hours isnt he in fact going to be in the crate for 8 hours or more.. i personally would prefer an expen . i think it would be better for the pup .. he could have his potty pads and bed and some toys and more importantly his food and water. something to keep him occupied while mom is away... i am not judging you or telling you what to do just giving my opinion which you ask for, whether you use the crate or the expen is your business. ![]() | |
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YT Addict | ![]() My pups are almost 14 weeks and so far they have not attempted to scale the walls of their x-pen but anything is possible. My little girl Maggie would be the one to do it. LOL! Barkley, the yorkie I had previous to these little ones was crate trained but he would still have accidents in the house so I don't know if anything is 100% fool proof. I think it depends on the dog and how much effort you put into training them. If the puppy apartment is enclosed and that makes you feel more secure then I would go with that.
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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Ha! You just never know with these little guys! I am not sure where I read it, but someone suggested never take the out from the top of the pen. It helps to keep them obliviouse that they can get out that way. I am planning to put 150% into training (as soon as I figure out my method). Thanks for the input! | |
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o°.Reign Rules My ♥.°o Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: .o°•.Yorkie Bliss.O•°o.
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No worries ![]() Thanks for your input. | |
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Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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thumbup: Great Attitude! We are all passionate about these babies, and frequently, there are specific things that can "set us off", as individuals and as breeders.....please, read all the posts, and take away from each one, what pertains to you and your circumstance. Over the years, I have had my head handed to me on a platter because I said something, or asked about something that was either way off base and completely out of the realm of reality....(like thinking when I first got into breeding, that my females would all alternate and come into season every 6 months, and that way, I could breed a different female every 4 months, giving me no more than 3 litters per year from 3 different females!) or just plain stupid or potentially dangerous to both my dogs and myself...(like allowing visitors that just wanted to "see puppies", come into my home, willy nilly, whenever they called and asked....police had to be called to get a crazy man out of my house, and I had a visitor that had been God only knows where, looking at all kinds of puppies, bring parvo into my home, and give it to my precious little UNVACCINATED, 4 WEEK OLD babies...). I was chastised unmercifully by some pretty important, very knowledgable, long time breeders and show people, for being "just plain stupid", "you dumb-azz", "idiot", "hahahahahaha, you cant be serious??!!", etc......You learn from the harshest critics as well as the more gentle ones.....pull on your big girl panties...read every post you get, and use what you can use....but be open minded about the critical ones....usually, it is the voice of years of experience that is chastising you.....you can REALLY benefit from those also....maybe gives you a whole different view you never thought of!!!! BUT DONT GET PITZED OFF, TAKE YOUR TOYS AND LEAVE, AND SLAM THE DOOR ON THE BEST SOURCE OF LEARNING YOU CAN POSSIBLY FIND!!! You handled this first test very well!! Welcome to YT!! (You can tell when a person is just being hateful and mean...chit-can those responses if you get any!) Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 11-16-2012 at 09:30 AM. | |
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