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Marta_n_Chanel · 01-04-2009, 11:27 AM

I wrote a nice intro yesterday and don't know what happened.

I'm new to yorkie talk and this it the first time I own a yorkie. I've had my baby Chanel for a week. She came from a breeder in Indiana called Andy's gifts of God (mother-daughteryorkies.com).

She was born on 11/4/08 and I bought her on 11/21/08.

We're not crating her. Instead she's in a playpen at night/for naps. That's where her wee wee pads are, bed and food/water bowls.

She's still taking Albon and Forti-cal. She's been eating quite well.

Any advice, recommendations are greatly appreciated for us as we are new to owning a yorkie and such a small baby. I had dogs growing up but my fiance is a first time dog owner.

Marta

PrincessDiana · 01-04-2009, 12:24 PM

There must have been a typo.. did you really get her at 17 days old?

Marta_n_Chanel · 01-04-2009, 12:29 PM

Oh sorry yeah I bought her (arranged with the breeder on 11/21) but I got her on 12/28, a week ago. She flew on American Airlines with a handler

lovelylf1 · 01-04-2009, 12:37 PM

Welcome to YT!!!

Jenn218 · 01-04-2009, 12:49 PM

to YT!!!

You will find a lot of helpful information here. Please, look through all of the forums and threads on here....there are sections for just about everthing to help with your new baby! --- from grooming to health information and also lots of fun things too from Gift exchanges to yorkie products for sale!

mscat · 01-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Hi there, and wecome to YT ! My Suzi is 9 months old, and she is also my first Yorkie, and Pup ! You have come to the best place for support and wonderful feedback , for you and your new Yorkie !
I got my Suzi last year in May, the day before Mothers Day. My life has been forever changed having her! You will quickly see what a difference it is to have a sweet little baby in your life!
I think what your doing is great with her. She is safe and that is what matters the most. Giver her lots of love and attention, she needs to feel secure in her new home and bond with you guys.
WHat are you feeding her? Is she a good eater? Have you taken her to the vet yet? Taking her to the vet is very important so you know she is a healthy puppy with NO underlying medical conditions. Also, with such a little pup, you have to make certain she is eating regulary so she will not have a Hypo. eposoide.
Anther thing, my Suzi has just caught on after months of pee pad training her to poop on the pad as well. It takes a enormous amout of patience when training these littel guys, but, they will be sucessful.

paulalowe6 · 01-04-2009, 01:03 PM

Welcome to you and your furbaby

Paula

Halle

Brutis

carmen in nj · 01-04-2009, 01:06 PM

Welcome and congratulations.. is great in this forum..
hugs,
Carmen in nj

Marta_n_Chanel · 01-04-2009, 01:25 PM

She's an excellent eater! I've been feeding her Eukanuba that the breeder provided and yesterday I mixed in Pro Plan for Small Breed Puppy food. She really liked it and gobbled it up (maybe even too fast) I keep food out for her at all times and she eats when she wants.

I'm taking her to the vet this week for her 9 week shot and checkup. She went to the vet on 12/22 with the breeder and she checked out fine (I have the original from the vet, whom I called and confirmed he saw her).

She goes on wee wee pads only when she's in her play pen. When she's out and about the house she goes whereever she is. But I've put couple of pads around the house for now so that she gets used to going on them. Slowly I'll take them away. I definitely need to learn how to train her. We don't have any carpets at home so its not too big of a deal but we also don't want her pee and poop to sink into the hardwood.

I'll be reading through all the posts to hopefully find lots of helpful tips!

Jenn218 · 01-04-2009, 01:32 PM

I have wood floors too. I am home most of the day...so we go outside a lot, but we have washable pee-pads down in several areas of the house. LilyGrace had a problem w/ using the front door mat as a pee pad for awhile....sigh....potty training is a learning process...it may take awhile, but it will get there.

I remember reading somewhere that if an accident occurs on the wood floor, that you can use vinegar to take the smell out, so therefore, there will be no other accidents in that spot....I do not think I have ever used that before.

BubblPopElectrc · 01-04-2009, 01:33 PM

Congrats and welcome!

msjagg · 01-04-2009, 01:46 PM

Hi Marta and Chanel and Welcome to Yorkie Talk. This is a wonderful site. Chanel is a beautiful little girl. Congratulations again and enjoy your puppy....Blessings...

:ha ppyboun

Martie · 01-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Welcome to Yorkie Talk. Hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. I've learned so much from this site.

shirlblack · 01-04-2009, 02:00 PM

Welcome to YT.

raeann · 01-04-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marta_n_Chanel

I wrote a nice intro yesterday and don't know what happened.

I'm new to yorkie talk and this it the first time I own a yorkie. I've had my baby Chanel for a week. She came from a breeder in Indiana called Andy's gifts of God (mother-daughteryorkies.com).

She was born on 11/4/08 and I bought her on 11/21/08.

We're not crating her. Instead she's in a playpen at night/for naps. That's where her wee wee pads are, bed and food/water bowls.

She's still taking Albon and Forti-cal. She's been eating quite well.

Any advice, recommendations are greatly appreciated for us as we are new to owning a yorkie and such a small baby. I had dogs growing up but my fiance is a first time dog owner.

Marta

01-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#1
Marta_n_Chanel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 67	New to yorkietalk and new to yorkie ownership I wrote a nice intro yesterday and don't know what happened. I'm new to yorkie talk and this it the first time I own a yorkie. I've had my baby Chanel for a week. She came from a breeder in Indiana called Andy's gifts of God (mother-daughteryorkies.com). She was born on 11/4/08 and I bought her on 11/21/08. We're not crating her. Instead she's in a playpen at night/for naps. That's where her wee wee pads are, bed and food/water bowls. She's still taking Albon and Forti-cal. She's been eating quite well. Any advice, recommendations are greatly appreciated for us as we are new to owning a yorkie and such a small baby. I had dogs growing up but my fiance is a first time dog owner. Marta

01-04-2009, 12:24 PM	#2
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	There must have been a typo.. did you really get her at 17 days old? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

01-04-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
Marta_n_Chanel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 67	Oh sorry yeah I bought her (arranged with the breeder on 11/21) but I got her on 12/28, a week ago. She flew on American Airlines with a handler __________________ Chanel

01-04-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
lovelylf1 I ♥ Scooter Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 533	Welcome to YT!!! __________________ Lauren and Scooter Texas YTers Club

01-04-2009, 12:49 PM	#5
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	to YT!!! You will find a lot of helpful information here. Please, look through all of the forums and threads on here....there are sections for just about everthing to help with your new baby! --- from grooming to health information and also lots of fun things too from Gift exchanges to yorkie products for sale! __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-04-2009, 12:53 PM	#6
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Hi there, and wecome to YT ! My Suzi is 9 months old, and she is also my first Yorkie, and Pup ! You have come to the best place for support and wonderful feedback , for you and your new Yorkie ! I got my Suzi last year in May, the day before Mothers Day. My life has been forever changed having her! You will quickly see what a difference it is to have a sweet little baby in your life! I think what your doing is great with her. She is safe and that is what matters the most. Giver her lots of love and attention, she needs to feel secure in her new home and bond with you guys. WHat are you feeding her? Is she a good eater? Have you taken her to the vet yet? Taking her to the vet is very important so you know she is a healthy puppy with NO underlying medical conditions. Also, with such a little pup, you have to make certain she is eating regulary so she will not have a Hypo. eposoide. Anther thing, my Suzi has just caught on after months of pee pad training her to poop on the pad as well. It takes a enormous amout of patience when training these littel guys, but, they will be sucessful. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#7
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01-04-2009, 01:25 PM	#9
Marta_n_Chanel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 67	She's an excellent eater! I've been feeding her Eukanuba that the breeder provided and yesterday I mixed in Pro Plan for Small Breed Puppy food. She really liked it and gobbled it up (maybe even too fast) I keep food out for her at all times and she eats when she wants. I'm taking her to the vet this week for her 9 week shot and checkup. She went to the vet on 12/22 with the breeder and she checked out fine (I have the original from the vet, whom I called and confirmed he saw her). She goes on wee wee pads only when she's in her play pen. When she's out and about the house she goes whereever she is. But I've put couple of pads around the house for now so that she gets used to going on them. Slowly I'll take them away. I definitely need to learn how to train her. We don't have any carpets at home so its not too big of a deal but we also don't want her pee and poop to sink into the hardwood. I'll be reading through all the posts to hopefully find lots of helpful tips! __________________ Chanel

01-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#10
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I have wood floors too. I am home most of the day...so we go outside a lot, but we have washable pee-pads down in several areas of the house. LilyGrace had a problem w/ using the front door mat as a pee pad for awhile....sigh....potty training is a learning process...it may take awhile, but it will get there. I remember reading somewhere that if an accident occurs on the wood floor, that you can use vinegar to take the smell out, so therefore, there will be no other accidents in that spot....I do not think I have ever used that before. __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-04-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
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01-04-2009, 01:46 PM	#12
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Hi Marta and Chanel and Welcome to Yorkie Talk. This is a wonderful site. Chanel is a beautiful little girl. Congratulations again and enjoy your puppy....Blessings... :ha ppyboun __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

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