what to put in the room for puppy when we leave? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

heathery1213 · 10-20-2008, 04:17 AM

We have a new yorkie puppy, Lucy and she is the love of our lives already!We do work and have to leave her alone from 9-noon and again from 1-3 each day-we have been putting her in the bathroom with a baby gate until her larger crate comes from the pet store via mail-
What do we put in the room?
I know a blanket and toy- bed of course but I am confused about if I should put newspaper or a puppy pad in the room and also food and or water? I am thinking water for sure-
I am reading many different things-and want to do what is best for her- she is only 8 weeks old- please advise~~~
Also, she loves wet food but has loose stools?
Should we go with dry?
She does not have all of her teeth????
Again- any advice appreciated-
Lucy's mom~~~

Lexi Rae · 10-20-2008, 04:51 AM

if i could remember, when lexi was a puppy, i left her wee pad, dry food,
water, toys, comfy blanket to lay on, and music to listen to or tv close by
so she can hear.

heathery1213 · 10-20-2008, 05:03 AM

Ok- I was just not sure about the pad and the food-
But that is exactly what I have been leaving- I guess my instincts were right-
We also leave music on- tried smooth jazz and regaee so far- not sure which one she prefers

phfgkl · 10-20-2008, 05:17 AM

Sounds like you did perfect...music was a good idea...definitely a pee pad..Are you house breaking her outside, to a pee pad or both?

heathery1213 · 10-20-2008, 05:31 AM

pee pads for now- starting outside(just hung some bells) next week!
any ideas, tips or thoughts on that are also much appreciated!

LittleYorkiePoo · 10-20-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by heathery1213

pee pads for now- starting outside(just hung some bells) next week!
any ideas, tips or thoughts on that are also much appreciated!

for the potty training i think the best thing i did was crating Bentley. 1. it teaches them to hold it better for periods of time, and 2. just for his own safety since puppies like to explore and get into things. I would always leave him a bone and a couple toys in his crate to keep him occupied during the time im gone.

And everytime i put him in i would say "crate". and now he goes in on his own when i say it , he knows mommy has to leave for while, which he isn't too crazy about because he cries when i walk out of the room,

but i feel better knowing that hes safe and not getting into things.

Make sure when you get home you take her right outside and when you get to the place in the yard you want her to potty you say "outside" so that way she can associate the two, pottying outside is good. Also lots of praise is called for in the potty training process!

Good luck! let us know how you make out!

phfgkl · 10-20-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by heathery1213

pee pads for now- starting outside(just hung some bells) next week!
any ideas, tips or thoughts on that are also much appreciated!

I striclty did pee pads..I didn't want to have to be on a schedule to let the dogs out, now, they're all older(youngest one is 3), and this way, hubby and I can go away for a night, put down clean pee pads, fresh water, (food is down 24/7) and not have to worry about being home to let them outside. Mine do go out in the back once a day to play outside when it's warm if the grass is dry..

068 · 10-20-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by heathery1213

Ok- I was just not sure about the pad and the food-
But that is exactly what I have been leaving- I guess my instincts were right-
We also leave music on- tried smooth jazz and regaee so far- not sure which one she prefers

My lab puppy prefers alternative rock.

10-20-2008, 04:17 AM	#1
heathery1213 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Menomonee Falls, WI Posts: 3	what to put in the room for puppy when we leave? We have a new yorkie puppy, Lucy and she is the love of our lives already!We do work and have to leave her alone from 9-noon and again from 1-3 each day-we have been putting her in the bathroom with a baby gate until her larger crate comes from the pet store via mail- What do we put in the room? I know a blanket and toy- bed of course but I am confused about if I should put newspaper or a puppy pad in the room and also food and or water? I am thinking water for sure- I am reading many different things-and want to do what is best for her- she is only 8 weeks old- please advise~~~ Also, she loves wet food but has loose stools? Should we go with dry? She does not have all of her teeth???? Again- any advice appreciated- Lucy's mom~~~

10-20-2008, 04:51 AM	#2
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	if i could remember, when lexi was a puppy, i left her wee pad, dry food, water, toys, comfy blanket to lay on, and music to listen to or tv close by so she can hear. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

10-20-2008, 05:03 AM	#3
heathery1213 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Menomonee Falls, WI Posts: 3	Thanks Ok- I was just not sure about the pad and the food- But that is exactly what I have been leaving- I guess my instincts were right- We also leave music on- tried smooth jazz and regaee so far- not sure which one she prefers

10-20-2008, 05:31 AM	#5
heathery1213 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Menomonee Falls, WI Posts: 3	training pee pads for now- starting outside(just hung some bells) next week! any ideas, tips or thoughts on that are also much appreciated!

10-20-2008, 05:17 AM	#4
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	Sounds like you did perfect...music was a good idea...definitely a pee pad..Are you house breaking her outside, to a pee pad or both?