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MisFish04 · 07-14-2005, 12:39 PM

Hello,

I am a new yorkie owner *Jackson*, and I have a few questions. I am worried that my puppy is bored at home. I live in an apartment, and work all day, and some nights. I go home at lunch and take him for a walk, and I walk him and play with him at night when i get home. On the weekends, I take him to play with my friends' dogs. Is he getting enough time spent with him? He is like my child as i am sure you all understand, and I want to give him all I can.

Thanks,
Jackson's Mommy
(Jen)

YorkieRose · 07-14-2005, 12:43 PM

Oh, my you sound like a wonderful pet owner.
Welcome...

MisFish04 · 07-14-2005, 12:45 PM

Thank you! I love him dearly! Do you think he is getting enough excercise?

JCarlson2004 · 07-14-2005, 12:46 PM

Welcome to YT!

Your baby sounds so loved and blessed!! If youy think he's bored, give me a kong and some bully sticks ... that should keep him busy for a while!

MaxiMillion · 07-14-2005, 12:47 PM

Yeah, I usually feel guilty when I leave Maxi home alone all day long. I guess when they are puppies, they need that extra attention. I work at an office where I can brink her along sometimes, but I can't bring her EVERY day.

Maybe you can talk to people in your neighborhood (or find pet owners/lovers on Craigslist) and see if there are other little dogs looking for playmates during the day. Daycare can get VERY expensive around where I live, but almost EVERYONE has a dog in my apt.

They all hire dogwalkers to come during the day to walk the dogs.

MisFish04 · 07-14-2005, 12:48 PM

I have not tried the Kong yet, but i have tried lots of toys and he is not interested.. although he found a top to my shaving cream.. absolutely loves it.. What are bully sticks?

TatumsMom · 07-14-2005, 12:48 PM

My personal opinion..... One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone says "It's JUST a dog!" because I love my baby Tatum just like one of my daughters and the same with the toy poodle I had for 15 years before her BUT when it comes down to it, a dog needs less than a human child. I think the saying "It's the quality of time, not the quantity" is a good way to look at it with your furbabies. A dog's (or any pet's) needs are fairly simple.... you feed them, provide shelter and give lots of love. We often make the mistake of buying our children so much crap to play with (excuse the language but looking back on what my kids have been given in the past, that's what most of it was) that we think the dogs need this too. Don't get me wrong - Tatum has a rather large basket of toys but she also is such a laid back dog that all she really wants it to sit on or near someone and just BE with them.

I think it sounds like Jackson is very much loved. Too much over-stimulation is sometimes a bad thing too so just being with him and doing what you're doing is great.

Welcome to the Yorkie World!

luzangela428 · 07-14-2005, 12:49 PM

Do you really want to know???...lol...they are beef sticks that are hard and digestible and they will last a long time...if anyone wants to go into further detail..I don't want to scare...lol

JCarlson2004 · 07-14-2005, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MisFish04

I have not tried the Kong yet, but i have tried lots of toys and he is not interested.. although he found a top to my shaving cream.. absolutely loves it.. What are bully sticks?

Bully sticks are chewy sticks (straight or braided) that most dogs LOVE! They do have a funny smell but they're a healthy treat. You can buy them at almost any pet supply store, or on-line at:

www.petedge.com and
www.imapreciouspup.com

MisFish04 · 07-14-2005, 12:50 PM

I am lucky that I just work right around the corner, so I am able to go home at lunch time and see him.. although I feel horrible when I just have to say "ok jackson mommy will be home later" twice in one day. I was keeping him in the bathroom which is really big, but now, he is potty trained so he has the whole apt to himself.

JCarlson2004 · 07-14-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by luzangela428

Do you really want to know???...lol...they are beef sticks that are hard and digestible and they will last a long time...if anyone wants to go into further detail..I don't want to scare...lol

Yes, they are VERY hard but once the dog starts to chew on them and they get wet, they turn white and look nasty lol

MisFish04 · 07-14-2005, 12:54 PM

Thank you! You guys are very helpful and sweet!

luzangela428 · 07-14-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

Yes, they are VERY hard but once the dog starts to chew on them and they get wet, they turn white and look nasty lol

What about the smell...lol!!

TatumsMom · 07-14-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MisFish04

Thank you! I love him dearly! Do you think he is getting enough excercise?

My answer to that is I bet he is. Yorkies require less exercise compared to say, a Labrador, of course and if he is still real young, the play/exercise time doesn't last very long. We can play real hard with Tatum (inside or outside) for 20 minutes or so and then she's ready to relax. Like I said though, Tatum is a very laid back pooch. Now that she has an Australian Shepherd sister around, she does get a lot more exercise playing with her. It sounds like you're giving him plenty of exercise opportunities and are an excellent, caring Mommy!

JCarlson2004 · 07-14-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by luzangela428

What about the smell...lol!!

Oh yeah, they stink big time! My hubby HATES them - especially when Katie bring on into the couch when she sits on his lap. But my pooches really enjoy them so I have to just deal with the odor .... which is quite gross!

07-14-2005, 12:39 PM	#1
MisFish04 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mobile, al Posts: 12	Newbie with some questions Hello, I am a new yorkie owner Jackson, and I have a few questions. I am worried that my puppy is bored at home. I live in an apartment, and work all day, and some nights. I go home at lunch and take him for a walk, and I walk him and play with him at night when i get home. On the weekends, I take him to play with my friends' dogs. Is he getting enough time spent with him? He is like my child as i am sure you all understand, and I want to give him all I can. Thanks, Jackson's Mommy (Jen)

07-14-2005, 12:43 PM	#2
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Jackson Oh, my you sound like a wonderful pet owner. Welcome...

07-14-2005, 12:46 PM	#4
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Welcome to YT! Your baby sounds so loved and blessed!! If youy think he's bored, give me a kong and some bully sticks ... that should keep him busy for a while! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-14-2005, 12:47 PM	#5
MaxiMillion Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 87	Yeah, I usually feel guilty when I leave Maxi home alone all day long. I guess when they are puppies, they need that extra attention. I work at an office where I can brink her along sometimes, but I can't bring her EVERY day. Maybe you can talk to people in your neighborhood (or find pet owners/lovers on Craigslist) and see if there are other little dogs looking for playmates during the day. Daycare can get VERY expensive around where I live, but almost EVERYONE has a dog in my apt. They all hire dogwalkers to come during the day to walk the dogs. __________________ Liz & Maxi

07-14-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	My personal opinion..... One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone says "It's JUST a dog!" because I love my baby Tatum just like one of my daughters and the same with the toy poodle I had for 15 years before her BUT when it comes down to it, a dog needs less than a human child. I think the saying "It's the quality of time, not the quantity" is a good way to look at it with your furbabies. A dog's (or any pet's) needs are fairly simple.... you feed them, provide shelter and give lots of love. We often make the mistake of buying our children so much crap to play with (excuse the language but looking back on what my kids have been given in the past, that's what most of it was) that we think the dogs need this too. Don't get me wrong - Tatum has a rather large basket of toys but she also is such a laid back dog that all she really wants it to sit on or near someone and just BE with them. I think it sounds like Jackson is very much loved. Too much over-stimulation is sometimes a bad thing too so just being with him and doing what you're doing is great. Welcome to the Yorkie World! __________________ ~ Angie

07-14-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
MisFish04 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mobile, al Posts: 12	Thank you! I love him dearly! Do you think he is getting enough excercise?

07-14-2005, 12:49 PM	#8
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Do you really want to know???...lol...they are beef sticks that are hard and digestible and they will last a long time...if anyone wants to go into further detail..I don't want to scare...lol __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-14-2005, 12:50 PM	#10
MisFish04 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mobile, al Posts: 12	I am lucky that I just work right around the corner, so I am able to go home at lunch time and see him.. although I feel horrible when I just have to say "ok jackson mommy will be home later" twice in one day. I was keeping him in the bathroom which is really big, but now, he is potty trained so he has the whole apt to himself.

07-14-2005, 12:54 PM	#12
MisFish04 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mobile, al Posts: 12	Thank you! You guys are very helpful and sweet!