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kjayne · 01-14-2009, 07:34 AM

I think if we got one, we'd get one as a puppy. We've tried older dogs before, and it didn't work just because they weren't used to children. Thank you guys so much for the positive outlook...I've needed it so much! You wouldn't believe how negative some people have been. The kids would have very strict rules when it came to the puppy, and playing with him/her on the floor is a great idea! They know they absolutely aren't allowed to pick the puppy up, and are only allowed to hold it if an adult gives the ok and is there to supervise. You guys have really made me feel so much better about this, so thank you.

BamaFan121s · 01-14-2009, 08:08 AM

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Lucia · 01-14-2009, 08:40 AM

Hi and welcome to YT

I have a four year old and a one year old and they have been great with our yorkie Twinkle. We picked a larger puppy which I would recommend - she's 6months old now and 8lb, so still a very very small dog but a little more robust than if she were 3 or 4 pounds. I would advise, as others have, that the children sit on the floor and let the puppy come to them rather than following it around, and of course always with adult supervision. I wish you lots of luck with finding the yorkie of your dreams very soon

xxx xxx

01-14-2009, 08:40 AM	#18
Lucia Twinkle & Wicket's Mum Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent, England Posts: 2,197	Hello! Hi and welcome to YT I have a four year old and a one year old and they have been great with our yorkie Twinkle. We picked a larger puppy which I would recommend - she's 6months old now and 8lb, so still a very very small dog but a little more robust than if she were 3 or 4 pounds. I would advise, as others have, that the children sit on the floor and let the puppy come to them rather than following it around, and of course always with adult supervision. I wish you lots of luck with finding the yorkie of your dreams very soon xxx xxx __________________ Love from Claire (Me!) mummy to skindaughters Mia and Lucia, furdaughter Twinkleand fursons Wicket and Ozzy 'Treat stressful situations like a dog; pee on them then walk away.'

01-14-2009, 07:34 AM	#16
kjayne Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 27	I think if we got one, we'd get one as a puppy. We've tried older dogs before, and it didn't work just because they weren't used to children. Thank you guys so much for the positive outlook...I've needed it so much! You wouldn't believe how negative some people have been. The kids would have very strict rules when it came to the puppy, and playing with him/her on the floor is a great idea! They know they absolutely aren't allowed to pick the puppy up, and are only allowed to hold it if an adult gives the ok and is there to supervise. You guys have really made me feel so much better about this, so thank you.

01-14-2009, 08:08 AM	#17
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Welcome to YT!