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03-17-2015, 01:54 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chalfont, PA USA
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| 7 weeks old. potty training question. I just got her Sat. I took the week off for "puppy maternity leave." When I go back to work I'll have to leave her. I'll come home at lunch. So she'll be by herself from 8:10am-2:20pm, then 2:35pm-7:15pm. So that's like way too long to hold it.? So I guess I should pee pad train her-I don't have a choice. I've been taking her out and she's been going outside. So my question is should I put the pee pad in half the crate and she sleeps on the other half, can't put the divider in then. Or put my pen up and have the crate in there and the pee pad on the outside? It's such a large area and she's only 1.8 pounds. Also, what about when I go to someone else's house with her, how does that work? Won't she pee on a rug or something then, since she doesn't go outside? And finally, after she's like 6 months old is the transition from pee pad to outside pretty simple? Thanks!!!! |
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03-17-2015, 02:04 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Wow that is way to young. I would have hoped since you had been on this board you would know that is way to young for a puppy to leave it's mom and is certainly not from a reputable breeder. Until the puppy is at least 12 weeks old it should not be left alone more then two hours unless you want to risk hypoglycemia and if there is no one there to see it you risk coming home to a dead puppy. Any shots this puppy had prior to coming to you don't count because the pup was to young.
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03-17-2015, 03:48 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA
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| Fwiw Maine,Virginia and Wisconson. are the only States that can sell puppies at 7weeks. The rest cannot be separated from there mother until 8 weeks. A reputable breeder won't sell until 12 weeks. Now to the questions. 5 hours is to long.Anything more then 3 hrs is to much to expect. Should pee pad train with washable so they can't eat the plastic not supervised. And make a pen so she can walk out of the cage and have a little area to potty. |
03-17-2015, 08:16 PM | #4 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I have a real hard time even understanding what motivates a "breeder" to dump a baby under 8 weeks of age, to someone that will be leaving the baby unattended from 8am-2pm then again 2pm-7pm....this unfortunate little soul is left alone to raise itself.....none of the necessary closeness and comforting and teaching from momma or even a human whose concern is not, "will this baby be deprived emotionally and mentally from being alone most of the day", but rather "is that too long for baby to hold urine" in its bladder? Obviously this "breeder"could care less about the puppy.....not to mention, breaking the law by even selling the puppy at that age....does someone that buys a puppy that has been sold illegally, then become an accomplice to the crime??? Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 03-17-2015 at 08:17 PM. |
03-18-2015, 05:00 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ USA
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| I would be literally afraid of a puppy that young. They are so fragile and definitely needy. I got mine when she was much older and bigger, but I was still with her all the time. I often compare her to a human baby, and what would I expect from a baby at 7 weeks old? There is no way he/she could be "trained" that young..they are barely awake at that point. Young puppies require a pretty huge time commitment. I've had puppies before, but I even forgot how careful I need to be, and how much time and attention she needs. I have "baby proofed" my house because even if I don't think she can get into things, she proves me wrong, lol. These are curious, smart little puppies but they are babies and have no sense. You can't have expectations for an instant perfect puppy. Its up to you to guide her and teach her manners. I learn new things everyday by coming here and reading everyone else's questions, posting my own, and reading up on Yorkie's in general. It takes time, and patience..lots of both. Good luck with your new baby..take good care of her. You are all she has. |
03-19-2015, 01:20 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: LA USA
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| I agree with everyone that 7 weeks is somewhat to young but I remember years back that breeders would let there litter go at 6 weeks. Anyway, now that you have this sweet little baby you have to make it work at your convenience. I got my Beau at 12 weeks, he is now 5 1/2 months, I started training with pad on floor because of the winter weather, about a month ago I switched to the crate with divider which is great and Beau is also now trained to go outside when weather permits. I tried the crate without divider, problem was he would bring the pad onto his bed area at times so I purchased a crate with divider to keep his bed area and potty area separate and it is working out great. There are a lot of different versions of potty training, one has to do what is best for them and there puppy. Good Luck |
04-01-2015, 07:45 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Emmett, ID, USA
Posts: 189
| I try so hard to only post positive and helpful suggestions but feel so so sad by this breeder selling you this precious baby at 7 weeks old. I see that you have been a member for over a year so would have hoped you would have done your research as to how to identify a reputable breeder. We are all members of this group because we love the Yorkshire Terrier breed and the only way we can keep this breed alive is by insisting on and supporting quality breeding standards. Otherwise, we are all at risk of losing all of the things that make these dogs the absolute best breed in the world. Might be a little biased but I do feel passionately about our babies. Having said that, what's done is done and I am hoping that you are going to make a commitment to help this baby overcome the obvious horror of her early life. Make a commitment to her health and make her safety your priority. Potty training is not important at this stage. Keeping your puppy alive by proper nutrition, nurturing your puppy, socializing your puppy, getting her shots and vet work done. You can do this. Do not run from criticism about your pups age. Own it and vow to make a difference from this point forward. Keep coming back for support, education, advise. I truly hope for the best for both of you. |
04-01-2015, 08:30 PM | #8 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | I agree your puppy is too young but that is not my main concern. Your puppy is going to be alone way too much of the day. I usually feel bad for those that want help but get negative comments instead. I'm sorry but I feel so sorry for this tiny, lonely baby. I sincerely hope that you can make arrangements that will provide the love and care a puppy needs. As for potty training, that would be the least of my worries at 7 weeks. |
04-04-2015, 03:13 AM | #9 |
and molliluv too! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX, USA
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| Your going to have set up an x-pen. That is too long for her to be in a crate. If you can maybe you can ask a neighbor or friend to come in and check on her throughout the day. I would also leave some food out as a pup that tiny might be prone to hypoglycemia. If you don't know anyone you can hire a pet sitter or dog walker. She is only going to be able to hold it 2-3 hours, and you don't want to leave her alone with her poo and pee too long or she may become a poop eater or decide to play in it. The other reason to check on her would be socialization. She is learning about the world right now, if the majority of her time is alone she is not getting interaction or stimuli. As far as friends houses I would be very careful taking her anywhere, she is not fully vaccinated and her immune system is still weak, try to minimize her exposure to germs right now.
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