Fussy Puppy

[coltsmom]

Hi, My Maltese, Cody (2 years old now) and for Colt which is only 12 1/2 weeks old but I bought them both pop up sleepers. (Cody when he was a puppy, he sleeps with us now) and Colt is now training in his. But I put him in there when it is night night time and he sleeps all night and does not mess in it at all. Cody would always wake me up around 1 or 2 am to go out until he got older and I am really surprised Colt doesn't. But it zips up and it is big enough that I put a bed in there for him and a towel that I put a few toys on (play room). At 1st he whined about 20 minutes or so but now he knows when he goes in there, it's bed time. I have had Colt for about 2 weeks now.
And though Cody sleeps with us now, he still loves his pop-up bed, knows which one is his and goes in there to nap every so often.

I don't know if this helps but it worked onboth my pups.

Good luck.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by coltsmom

Hi, My Maltese, Cody (2 years old now) and for Colt which is only 12 1/2 weeks old but I bought them both pop up sleepers. (Cody when he was a puppy, he sleeps with us now) and Colt is now training in his. But I put him in there when it is night night time and he sleeps all night and does not mess in it at all. Cody would always wake me up around 1 or 2 am to go out until he got older and I am really surprised Colt doesn't. But it zips up and it is big enough that I put a bed in there for him and a towel that I put a few toys on (play room). At 1st he whined about 20 minutes or so but now he knows when he goes in there, it's bed time. I have had Colt for about 2 weeks now.
And though Cody sleeps with us now, he still loves his pop-up bed, knows which one is his and goes in there to nap every so often.

I don't know if this helps but it worked onboth my pups.

Good luck.

what does a pop up bed look like? is it like a children's play pen??

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

what does a pop up bed look like? is it like a children's play pen??

I've got this one, but I wouldn't recommend it until Sadie is out of the chewing stage:

Pink Plaid Pet Tent Exercise Pen Playpen Dog Cat Crate - eBay (item 250355343863 end time Sep-07-09 15:25:45 PDT)

[weeloves06]

Originally Posted by redvalaria

This, unfortunately is one of the reasons so many people urged asking her breeder to keep Sadie longer.

She misses her littermates and mother. She doesn't have THEM to teach her proper dog manners or when/where to do things.

You have a newborn. You are going to get up for at least a few more weeks. Her bladder is the size of a lima bean, there is no way she can hold it 8 hours yet. Part of the training process is training yourself to do things: take her out every hour during the day (potty training! yeah!), scold her when she chews innapropriately. If she chews on your fingers do NOT put them in her crate. A puppy experiences the world through her mouth, so, stop giving her innappropriate chew toys (it would be like saying "hey, don't eat this lovely ice cream sundae even though I locked you in a box with it" to us).

Does her crate have something for her to "snuggle into"? I used a shirt of mine as well as a rolled side pad AND a recieving blanket her breeder sent with her. He had the smells of "home" and "new home" all surrounding him and he learned to comfort himself by snuggling down into them.

I covered Fergus's crate with a thin blanket because if he could SEE me, he wanted to be held/played with. If I put him in and covered him (like a parrot) he went back to sleep, no stimulation.

Good luck. Remember, she is an infant you have taken from her mother and she does NOT understand it yet!

AMEN, YOU GAVE THE BEST ADVISE how could you ever expect a puppy that should still be with the litter and mom to know things in a few days. Now you may understand more Rachel, sorry you have to learn the hard way. It all takes time for them to understand and their body functions to become bigger. Just love her and work with her.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I've got this one, but I wouldn't recommend it until Sadie is out of the chewing stage:

Pink Plaid Pet Tent Exercise Pen Playpen Dog Cat Crate - eBay (item 250355343863 end time Sep-07-09 15:25:45 PDT)

ooohhh poop i can't view ebay stuff at work? can you copy/paste the picture here please???

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by weeloves06

AMEN, YOU GAVE THE BEST ADVISE how could you ever expect a puppy that should still be with the litter and mom to know things in a few days. Now you may understand more Rachel, sorry you have to learn the hard way. It all takes time for them to understand and their body functions to become bigger. Just love her and work with her.

Ima learning lots...she's defin. a toddler all the way!! I wish she had all her shots done so she could go play with Bailey and be put in her place when biting...oh well, soon enough

[weeloves06]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

This is one of the reasons for NOT getting a puppy so young. When they are taken away from mom and siblings too young, they lack that sense of security that helps them rest and go to sleep on their own. As "crazy" as you and your DH are, think how the puppy is feeling. They do not like to whine, or stay up all night. If you are sleep deprived and exhausted, the puppy probably is too. Another month and the puppy will be much better adapted to sleep on its own and hold it's potty breaks at night. That is why I would not let mine go to new homes til they were at least 12 weeks old and older if they needed it.

Try to buy one of those heartbeat/warmer dogs -- it is a stuffed puppy that has a pocket in its belly. You put these warmers in there along with a little heart that gives off a "beat" -- they are great for reassuring those tiny puppies taken away from their mothers too young. I bought them for my puppies when I lost a mother dog. If you cannot find one, you can use a rice bag, wrapped well with a towel along with a wind up alarm clock. Other than that, the only thing that will help is time.

The problem with biting your fingers too hard can be seen more in puppies taken too young too. Truly, they learn some reserve while being with their mother and siblings. They learn that when their siblings bite, it can hurt. They learn if they bite their momma, she will gently nip them to teach them not to do it. So, you have to become the momma and sibling. Gently nip (with your fingers instead of teeth ) the back of puppies neck and say firmly "no" or "ow." Eventually, they learn that is not a good behavior. It takes longer, because I was never willing to really hurt them. Instead, they just learned it was a tone of voice that they did not like as much as the "good boy" tones. So, it takes longer than the momma nipping them into better behavior.

Hope these things help.

HATE TO REPEAT MYSELF BUT AMEN. This is good advise from a person that understands pups that are young. Listen to her and understand what she is saying. My pups are 7 wks old and the mother is teaching them not to bite right now. They learn to listen from her at this age.

[mscat]

As it has been mentioned in previous posts before your puppy has been brought home too early. SHe has not learned any social skills from her littlermates or mother. This is part of the reason why she is ONLY playing too rough with her humans right now in this stage of her puppy development.
Now it is up to you guys to teach her propper social skills without being or using negative punishment. When she nips or bites too hard during play , make a high pitch yelp sound, then stop playing. Do not allow your pup to play with your fingers or hands. Offer her toys or treats instead. When you allow her to chew on your fingers she thinks it is ok and is going to be confused when you play with her , especially when she is very excited and nippy, which all puppies sometimes will do that.
I would use potty pads for training right now too. I found it very helpful and a lot easier to do when my pups have been very young . I have not ever had to crate train them. I brought home my Shih Tzu at 7 weeks old . I ended up sleeping on the couch for nearly 2months though .Just so she could be right next to me , which my little puppy found great comfort in. There was no crying or ever any whineing. My Yorkie was brought home going on 9 weeks old .She did not sleep on the bed or crate , however, I had her right next to me , in the same room , I gave her something with my scent on it , and knowing that i was right there with her , she was just fine. Suzi knew where her food was , water , and the pee pads. Again no crying puppy either.
Puppies want more then anything to be in close contact with their human /s they thrive on it, and need that.
No puppy has a devil look in it's eyes. I could never imangine that .A pup is very innocent, and needs love and affection .Your puppy is not delibertly tying to make your life miserable.
If your not able to cope with having a puppy right now then the best thing to do is give her back to the breeder. Because, your going to go through potty training which is a huge chalenge for a yorkie, the teething stage, the teenage stage , and then sexual maturity sets in. If your not able to spen loads of time and be fully commited and patient to your little puppy , then now is the time to seriously think about sending her back to the breeder.

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by mscat

As it has been mentioned in previous posts before your puppy has been brought home too early. SHe has not learned any social skills from her littlermates or mother. This is part of the reason why she is ONLY playing too rough with her humans right now in this stage of her puppy development.
Now it is up to you guys to teach her propper social skills without being or using negative punishment. When she nips or bites too hard during play , make a high pitch yelp sound, then stop playing. Do not allow your pup to play with your fingers or hands. Offer her toys or treats instead. When you allow her to chew on your fingers she thinks it is ok and is going to be confused when you play with her , especially when she is very excited and nippy, which all puppies sometimes will do that.
I would use potty pads for training right now too. I found it very helpful and a lot easier to do when my pups have been very young . I have not ever had to crate train them. I brought home my Shih Tzu at 7 weeks old . I ended up sleeping on the couch for nearly 2months though .Just so she could be right next to me , which my little puppy found great comfort in. There was no crying or ever any whineing. My Yorkie was brought home going on 9 weeks old .She did not sleep on the bed or crate , however, I had her right next to me , in the same room , I gave her something with my scent on it , and knowing that i was right there with her , she was just fine. Suzi knew where her food was , water , and the pee pads. Again no crying puppy either.
Puppies want more then anything to be in close contact with their human /s they thrive on it, and need that.
No puppy has a devil look in it's eyes. I could never imangine that .A pup is very innocent, and needs love and affection .Your puppy is not delibertly tying to make your life miserable.
If your not able to cope with having a puppy right now then the best thing to do is give her back to the breeder. Because, your going to go through potty training which is a huge chalenge for a yorkie, the teething stage, the teenage stage , and then sexual maturity sets in. If your not able to spen loads of time and be fully commited and patient to your little puppy , then now is the time to seriously think about sending her back to the breeder.

that would be a very BAD idea, but thanks for trying

read up a little further, i've had a change of attitude you may not have seen.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

ooohhh poop i can't view ebay stuff at work? can you copy/paste the picture here please???

Here's a picture of my cat in it.

They come in different sizes. This one is a medium.

[weeloves06]

Rachel, just love her play with her and teach her, she will learn but only in time. Just remember she is very small and has to have somebody teach her about this big world. You are the mom now.

[RachelandSadie]

going out on a limb here and opening up my heart and mind and typing out my feelings and emotions...

Ever since i decided a yorkie was the right dog for me, i've read countless books about how to care for one and what to do for one. i was fully prepared to get my little girl and super uplifted and excited about having her. my aunt suggested that i get onto YT which i had already stumbled upon myself in my research and reading. at first i really thought this site would bring a lot of joy and useful information to me (and it has in some aspects) i have made a lot of good friends, learned so much about my puppies life ahead by searching through the archives of previous information here...i like YT, i like to be able to learn and understand the world my pup lives in better from other's experience...

BUT...

there are times when i have been more stressed out and upset than a person should become simply due to the things people say on here. people have strong opinions and that's all good and well, but those opinions sometimes aren't something that needs to be shared, and if you must share them because you "Have to say something" wouldn't your point be better taken if you try to be more tactful in the approach used?

Here's how i'm feeling:

I think most of the stress/worry/frustration that i've been having with my new puppy is not only due to her, but a lot stems from what i read on here. i spend an entire boring work day with nothing better to do than to read YT posts and try to learn about Sadie's behavior and how to teach her and love her. there are so many different ways to train her not to bite, so many tactics and so many strong opinions on how to do things...i think i am using this site too much and actually overwhelming myself and my puppy with all the information and opinions i'm finding. not only are some of the more negative posts about Sadie's age stressing me out and upsetting me all day at work (which i bring home with me) but all the different ways to train her are starting to add too many things to me and her and making it difficult to actually stick with one thing.

the vet told me a long time ago the worst thing a new mother both of pups or kids can do is to READ TOO MUCH from books and the internet. she said you can really overwhelm yourself and worry yourself to death listening to everything that you will read. she's right, too much information is a bad thing that only leads to more stress/worry/confusion

i think from now on i have to learn to take what is said in any internet site or book with a grain of salt and realize that Sadie is her own dog and she's not going to fit a mold or model and not all dogs are alike, something that works for you won't work on her....

so thanks for the advice, and thanks for taking the time to help...don't stop doing so because i appreciate learning and trying to find out how to help my puppy, but from now on i need to take only what i need from this forum and not get too overwhelmed or bogged down by some of these posts...

if you all could help ease the stress by keeping your posts on topic and without any harsh sounding wording to stress me out, and keep away from those negative or (THE WORLD ENDING EMERGENCY) posts that would help me to be a calmer, more patient, loving, and calm-assertive person to train my puppy right from wrong without going off the deep end from all the insanity that i get all day online.

THANK YOU

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Here's a picture of my cat in it.

They come in different sizes. This one is a medium.

that's really cute, i'm going to have to look for one of those, we have an x-pen, but that looks so much more inviting and comfy than the metal bars of her jail cell...haha i hate the xpen about as much as she does, we only use it when he goes to work at 2pm so from 2-5:30 she's in one...she's got water, toys, a bed, crate, and pee pads, but i know it's still not like having mom and dad around to play with...she does so well and is so patient sometimes with us...i wish we'd learn to be better with her.

[chachi]

Rachel I have read many posts from owners a little stressed because there puppy bites or they are not getting any sleep because the puppy is keeping them up. Even from people who got their pup at 12 weeks. Your thread or anything you said didnt surprise or annoy me. This is a forum and you really do have to take things said on here with a grain of salt. Just take the good discard the bad but see if there is anythikng in the negative post that you can learn from. When it comes down to it its just a forum with opinions

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by chachi

Rachel I have read many posts from owners a little stressed because there puppy bites or they are not getting any sleep because the puppy is keeping them up. Even from people who got their pup at 12 weeks. Your thread or anything you said didnt surprise or annoy me. This is a forum and you really do have to take things said on here with a grain of salt. Just take the good discard the bad but see if there is anythikng in the negative post that you can learn from. When it comes down to it its just a forum with opinions

Yes, i'm realizing this more and more...i think most people have realized that i did prepare for my puppy and that i'm well educated and have a lot to share and lots of knowledge...if you take anything from my post about fussy puppy, it's just that i'm overwhelmed and a little stressed...this is all due to being tired and a bit frustrated...I love Sadie with all my heart, she is my pride and joy already, she's just a baby who needs structure and i'm trying to learn how to give it to her better...without confusing her or damaging her development long term...i know she's young. she's also perfectly healthy which was what lots of people told me wouldn't happen and worried me nearly to death the first couple days i got her...(take with grain of salt) i guess i just let YT get to me sometimes and i have to learn to take the good information and throw out the slightly uncalled for way that good info is packaged at times..

thanks for being a good friend, you know me better now and you know that i'm doing my best and that i'm a genuinely nice and kind hearted person!!

THANKS