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Malia · 08-14-2008, 08:41 AM

I agree with the others, it will all be up to you how he comes out. the four months of his life are critical in forming his personality, so get him acquainted with as much as you can, with caution ofcourse. Also don't let him walk around or have him interact with other dogs until he gets all his vaccinations. I guess when you go the vet, they can tell you when he'll be ready to interact with the outside. For now interact him with different family members/pets.
I hope everything turns out well and he doesn't have any complications! Think positive and positive things will happen

Keep us updated, can't wait to see pics...

freshie · 08-14-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Malia

I agree with the others, it will all be up to you how he comes out. the four months of his life are critical in forming his personality, so get him acquainted with as much as you can, with caution ofcourse. Also don't let him walk around or have him interact with other dogs until he gets all his vaccinations. I guess when you go the vet, they can tell you when he'll be ready to interact with the outside. For now interact him with different family members/pets.
I hope everything turns out well and he doesn't have any complications! Think positive and positive things will happen

Keep us updated, can't wait to see pics...

Thank you for your words of encouragement. I have been on pins and needles all night. I just wish my vet had sat hours and sun hours.

TeresaM · 08-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Ditto what everyone else has said. 12 weeks is best, but he'll be fine at 9 weeks, you just will need to step in and do a little bit more to be sure he gets socialized properly.

That being said, I would caution you until he's completely thru his shots he shouldn't be exposed to other dogs. If you take him out with you, like to a pet store, please do not put him down on the floor or in the common grassy area's where other dogs have been. When you go to the vet, carry him in and hold him up off the floor at all times. Why are most dogs at the vets...because they are sick. It will be your job to keep him safe until his immunity has built up. Also, please research the shots and decide for yourself what is best for your baby. The combo shots usually don't work well for these little guys. It's best to spread them out and not hit them with too much at one time. I don't know if the Lepto shot is recommended for your area, but after the research I did, I decided it wasn't worth the risk for Gracie Ruth compared to possibility of her being exposed.

Just ask a lot of questions, be a pest even if you have to. He only has you to watch out for him.

wookie · 08-14-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by freshie

yup, Lando it's a character from starwars. My husband is a big star wars fanatic

We're a total starwars fun ourselves. Can you tell? My Wookie and Naboo and oh Squeekie's full name is "Padme's Squeekie". LOL

nudiva37 · 08-14-2008, 12:31 PM

I got my first Yorkie she was only about 6 weeks, I didn't know any better but we named her Happy and she has been the joy of our life every since and easy to teach.

08-14-2008, 08:41 AM	#16
Malia YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 299	I agree with the others, it will all be up to you how he comes out. the four months of his life are critical in forming his personality, so get him acquainted with as much as you can, with caution ofcourse. Also don't let him walk around or have him interact with other dogs until he gets all his vaccinations. I guess when you go the vet, they can tell you when he'll be ready to interact with the outside. For now interact him with different family members/pets. I hope everything turns out well and he doesn't have any complications! Think positive and positive things will happen Keep us updated, can't wait to see pics... __________________ Now if only the rest of us were as determined as this dog

08-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#18
TeresaM Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX Posts: 3,358	Ditto what everyone else has said. 12 weeks is best, but he'll be fine at 9 weeks, you just will need to step in and do a little bit more to be sure he gets socialized properly. That being said, I would caution you until he's completely thru his shots he shouldn't be exposed to other dogs. If you take him out with you, like to a pet store, please do not put him down on the floor or in the common grassy area's where other dogs have been. When you go to the vet, carry him in and hold him up off the floor at all times. Why are most dogs at the vets...because they are sick. It will be your job to keep him safe until his immunity has built up. Also, please research the shots and decide for yourself what is best for your baby. The combo shots usually don't work well for these little guys. It's best to spread them out and not hit them with too much at one time. I don't know if the Lepto shot is recommended for your area, but after the research I did, I decided it wasn't worth the risk for Gracie Ruth compared to possibility of her being exposed. Just ask a lot of questions, be a pest even if you have to. He only has you to watch out for him. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane

08-14-2008, 12:31 PM	#20
nudiva37 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ocean Springs Posts: 168	Learned a lot here... I got my first Yorkie she was only about 6 weeks, I didn't know any better but we named her Happy and she has been the joy of our life every since and easy to teach. __________________ "My babies make my life happier. They love me unconditionally as long as I provide great viddles"