Help!! My parents won't allow the dog in their home!

[RachelandSadie]

aww darn it, i wanted to see your bows but ur maintaining ur website....let me know when it's back up okay??

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

aww darn it, i wanted to see your bows but ur maintaining ur website....let me know when it's back up okay??

Sorry. I posted an announcement about it a few days ago.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fea...ouncement.html

I'll let everyone know when it's open again. Hopefully one more week.

[RachelandSadie]

okay great, i'm hoping so!! can't wait to get some bows!!

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

you are probably right, i think we'll see how she does with us first and foremost, i was thinking by 10 weeks we might just be starting the 10 minute car rides and going to my parents would be an hour long car ride that she might not like too well...if we decide to go, my aunt said we can stay at their "hunting lodge" which is an old church that they turned into a home that they stay in during hunting seasons,

just so ya know, my granny lives across the street from the hunting lodge so we'd be over there plenty and granny always let auntie's doggie in the house, so she'd be good with us too i think...

i'd basically keep Sadie with us, and not out and about with other people, but yea i think we'll just have to see and maybe wait until she's older before traveling....probably best!!

I would ask the breeder about keeping her. I don't let mine go until at least 12 weeks old to start with. Taking a 10 week old puppy on a trip is probably not the best idea. She is already having to adapt to quite a lot and the trip will just further confuse her and could be potentially dangerous.

I also would not want a puppy that young, not fully vaccinated to get around other dogs. If you do take her, also be very careful of everyone handling her. Not only the germs but the sheer physical wear and tear on their little bodies can be overwhelming. I have seen people do this with small puppies and even human babies. Once everyone has passed them around a few times, they wonder why they are crying and acting so sore the next few days. It is the excessve handling.

You seem very concerned for your little one so I am sure you have already taken most of the ideas in the thread into consideration. But you may not realize how young your baby is since your breeder let her go home so soon. Most do not let toy puppies go to new owners before 12 weeks. It is because they are so much more fragile than the larger dogs and they need a little longer with mom and siblings. Since you are getting her sooner than advised, then you have to treat her more like a preemie and not take her out quite as much or subject her to so many social situations just yet. Like you said, she is going to be a part of your life for the next 12 years and I hope longer. So, you will have plenty of time to take her out and about. You might have to skip a few outings until she is really old enough to be a social bee.

Good luck and I do hope your dad reconsiders once he sees how well behaved your little one is going to be! Many strict men have been won over the first time they actually hold a yorkie! They seem to fall for them harder and faster than we do!

[MaddiesMommie]

I am always a little nervous when we stay in a hotel if Maddie and won't leave Maddie alone in the room. I never know who will be coming in and out of the room.
I would try to stay with other relatives. This would give your dad an oportunity so see your furbaby and realize how she is part of your life. If you can't do this, I would choose to stay home.

[RachelandSadie]

my hubbie just got home, we kinda talked and it's most likely that we aren't going to go up there for three days, maybe just one day and come right back home, i don't know, i want to go up to the fair to see family, but there's no way i'm letting anyone touch my poochie! i hate to be the rude mom, but i'm really super protective and i don't want any kiddos playing with her yet, i've told my whole family and all our friends that even though they are all wanting to come over and see her, that they can't come by for at least a week maybe two, because she's got to be ok with me and hubbie first, my 4 year old niece is really excited, but her mommy and i talked and they know i'm not going to be inviting for awhile...i am really concerned about my baby, she's too little to be meeting that many new sights, sounds, and smells...so yea we might just stay on home until she's older and *house trained* cause then my daddy might just be ok with her, plus she's going to be bell training, so we can use the bell anywhere we go!!

Thanks, i'll let you know for sure what we decide, but we're leaning a lot more towards home.

[mscat]

You are correct to wait until your puppy is older to introduce her to the rest of your family. She is way too young and her immune system is not strong enough to handle this . + your aunt has other dogs, your little puppy could easily contract an illness that may kill her, or make her extremely sick , not to mention all the stress of meeting new people , this can double the chance of the risk your puppy getting ill , just by the stress .
Like ohters have stated she is too young to even have left her littermates and mother and needs to only be with you right now, in a quiet environment, there is going to be plenty of time for social occasions in the future, however it is unwise to to this now.
I brought home a 7 week old Shih Tzu who is now 13 weeks . She just went to the vet today, and weighs 4 Lbs. I have kept her inside all the time , along with my Yorkie , Suzi. I have NOT even let Suzi, my Yorkie outside for walks either, only on the balcony with me, it's been triple diget heat though, however, I am not going to risk exposing the new puppy to anything .
New puppies need to be protected, and you can never be too careful. Parvo is serious, and costly if a puppy catches it.
Best wishes to you and your new puppy .

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by mscat

You are correct to wait until your puppy is older to introduce her to the rest of your family. She is way too young and her immune system is not strong enough to handle this . + your aunt has other dogs, your little puppy could easily contract an illness that may kill her, or make her extremely sick , not to mention all the stress of meeting new people , this can double the chance of the risk your puppy getting ill , just by the stress .
Like ohters have stated she is too young to even have left her littermates and mother and needs to only be with you right now, in a quiet environment, there is going to be plenty of time for social occasions in the future, however it is unwise to to this now.
I brought home a 7 week old Shih Tzu who is now 13 weeks . She just went to the vet today, and weighs 4 Lbs. I have kept her inside all the time , along with my Yorkie , Suzi. I have NOT even let Suzi, my Yorkie outside for walks either, only on the balcony with me, it's been triple diget heat though, however, I am not going to risk exposing the new puppy to anything .
New puppies need to be protected, and you can never be too careful. Parvo is serious, and costly if a puppy catches it.
Best wishes to you and your new puppy .

Your puppy will be 16-18 weeks old before she can fully respond to her vaccinations. Until then, she is at a very high risk for deadly diseases, especially parvo. Parvo is a virus that can live on surfaces for months. It can be carried on shoes, even car tires, and be brought to your home by visitors.

Sadie will also be right in the middle of the Fear Imprint Period when you bring her home (between 8-11 weeks). Any traumatic, painful or frightening experiences during this period can have a lasting impact. Ideally she should be with her mom during this period, but if that is not possible, limit her exposure to strange sights and sounds for the next few weeks.

[manina]

She is too young, and she is not train yet , and she needs all her puppy shots, when I got my miley I stay home with her until she had all her shots and paper train. When they're so young u need to be careful , I would ask the breeder and see if they will keep her for u a few days and pick her up after your trip or don't go maybe next time your dad will think about u and the dog are one now, it's his furgrandbabie, just be careful the puppy will go nut in that porch it will be afraid and that's not good plus it will cry the whole time it's in there. And your Dad will b mad for sure.
Good Luck !
bark@ulater!
manina,miley,max

[yorkie_mama22]

This is something you need to think about before getting a dog. Or even before having children. Sometimes you can't just do what YOU want. And I wouldn't even go for a day, you SHOULDNT take a puppy out without it's shots! You knew about your fair thing before you should of waited to get a dog maybe got one AFTER you got back, not right before a trip you were planning that is not being responsible. Maybe your hubby can stay home while you go for the day or something? I know it may not be as fun but now your going to have a little puppy to worry about and keeping her safe as possible.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

This is something you need to think about before getting a dog. Or even before having children. Sometimes you can't just do what YOU want. And I wouldn't even go for a day, you SHOULDNT take a puppy out without it's shots! You knew about your fair thing before you should of waited to get a dog maybe got one AFTER you got back, not right before a trip you were planning that is not being responsible. Maybe your hubby can stay home while you go for the day or something? I know it may not be as fun but now your going to have a little puppy to worry about and keeping her safe as possible.

excuse me mam, but where did you get the impression that i am not being responsible or that i did not realize that i wanted to take a trip before we thought about getting a puppy. also, i am fully aware that i can't do what i want anymore, if you would read any of this thread or my posts, you would realize that i am a very responsible person and the welfare of my puppy does in fact come first. i have asked the breeder to keep her longer, but under certain circumstances i have felt she would be better off with me than leaving her long term with the breeder. i am shocked at the way you have approached me calling me irresponsible like that, you don't really know all the thought and consideration we have put into getting this puppy, countless hours of reading yorkie books and asking around for information. i will not be putting my puppy in any traumatizing situations or dangerous places, i am completely aware that she probably won't be ready for a trip at this age and am willing to change all plans if i feel she's not ready. but seriously how can you call us irresponsible and make comments like that when you don't know the whole situation and you don't know me...

UPDATE to those who care to know: My husband and I have discussed this matter, we're fairly certain we will not be making the trip due to the fact that there is no good place to keep Sadie and due to the fact that we'd like her to have a little more time to grow and mature first. Not to mention having her house trained will make it a little bit better case to plead against dad. We might go up for the evening and have a family member check in on our baby during the day we're gone, and we might not go at all.

Thanks for the kind advice, and for the advice given with a wagging finger, i appreciate your concerns, but am I a grown woman and don't need a lashing.

[Amazing Yorkies]

I babysit all the time for my puppy's owners. I get two every year for Cruise time and gives me time to be grandma. Ask your breeder, especially since she is so young.

[RachelandSadie]

Deb, i was *this close* to getting my pup from you!! i would love to talk more since you live around close by me. i'm sure you could give great advice!

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

excuse me mam, but where did you get the impression that i am not being responsible or that i did not realize that i wanted to take a trip before we thought about getting a puppy. also, i am fully aware that i can't do what i want anymore, if you would read any of this thread or my posts, you would realize that i am a very responsible person and the welfare of my puppy does in fact come first. i have asked the breeder to keep her longer, but under certain circumstances i have felt she would be better off with me than leaving her long term with the breeder. i am shocked at the way you have approached me calling me irresponsible like that, you don't really know all the thought and consideration we have put into getting this puppy, countless hours of reading yorkie books and asking around for information. i will not be putting my puppy in any traumatizing situations or dangerous places, i am completely aware that she probably won't be ready for a trip at this age and am willing to change all plans if i feel she's not ready. but seriously how can you call us irresponsible and make comments like that when you don't know the whole situation and you don't know me...

UPDATE to those who care to know: My husband and I have discussed this matter, we're fairly certain we will not be making the trip due to the fact that there is no good place to keep Sadie and due to the fact that we'd like her to have a little more time to grow and mature first. Not to mention having her house trained will make it a little bit better case to plead against dad. We might go up for the evening and have a family member check in on our baby during the day we're gone, and we might not go at all.

Thanks for the kind advice, and for the advice given with a wagging finger, i appreciate your concerns, but am I a grown woman and don't need a lashing.

I wasn't calling you irresponsible. I was saying it isn't a very responsible decision IN MY OPINION to get a 6 wk puppy before planning a trip that is going to involve being gone a few days and somewhere your pup isn't even allowed to stay. If that offends you sorry but I don't find it very responsible. I was suggesting if it was me in this situation I would of waited to get a pup after I got back or found one much sooner so I could of had her shots done and so on. I have also read lots of the posts and your other thread also. I'm glad you are deciding to stay and that is a responsible decision you are making, I also suggested you maybe could go yourself for the day because you were saying you don't want to miss it.

I am not lashing you and I don't know why you feel so offended if you don't feel your doing something wrong, I was just simply saying if you were educating yourself so much about yorkies before buying one you would of thought about all this before not once you have decided to get a dog, this should of all been taken into account as well as all the other important information you should be considering.

[RachelandSadie]

believe me, i've thought about this, i've been wanting a dog since Feb. of this year when we got our own place, but i've waited and waited and waited for the right time to do so, please if it makes you feel any better, i have thought, and prayed, and thought some more before making a choice to have a yorkie, and yes the trip was in that thought process