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ltret0294 · 08-30-2009, 03:34 PM

What a great looking guy. He will repay you many many times over for adopting him

. Do not hesitate to ask YTers for help or to brag

about your good looking pup. Just be patient he will quickly re learn his potty training. Keep us posted on his surgery. Don't rush the food transition.

Zanders' mom · 08-30-2009, 03:55 PM

Congrats on your new furbaby. I would take him out every 30 minutes just to give him the idea that you go outside to pipi, then stretch it out... name the deed and when he does it, praise and give him a small cheerio, right then so he associates the deed with oh boy, I'm going to get a treat. Perhaps get a few belly bands in case he decides to lift his leg and mark.
Let him go into his crate with a bully stick or other toy so he can get used to being in the crate and see that the crate is a good place for him.
Mine let me know they have to go potty by smacking a bell connected to a leash on the back door knob.
Best of luck.

TurkletonsMom · 08-30-2009, 04:05 PM

AWWW! He is PRECIOUS!! I'm so happy for all of you!

new4yorkie · 08-30-2009, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the great ideas! I never thought about a cheerio.

My daughter is 15 with a developmental delay diagnosis. We have had a really tough month this month and she has been very down. My dad died and my husband left us. This was the ticket to bring a smile on her face!

mollie jade · 08-30-2009, 04:24 PM

He is so adorable .

lisa_j · 08-30-2009, 04:33 PM

What a cutie!! Congratulations!! You will not regret a rescue. We picked Freedom up last week. He is almost 8yrs old. He is our 5th rescue and
they are all awesome!!
We happen to feed Taste of the Wild. We are switching Freedom to TOTW from wellness now.
Freedom is still wearing a belly band. He came to us potty trained but has lifted his leg a few times. Mostly because we missed his cues. You may want to consider one until his habits are known.
Congratulations again!! Its so awsome that you were able to bring a rescue into you home!

new4yorkie · 08-30-2009, 04:37 PM

How do you recommend using the belly band?

I am taking him out every 30 and he has marked twice in the house when I took my eyes off of him

terlis · 08-30-2009, 06:39 PM

Thank-you for giving this sweet little boy a loving home. I rescued Sophie one month ago at 18 months old. I also have Lola 4 years. Sophie has adjusted beautifully to her new life here, and is such a sweetheart.
I'm sure you will have as much a rewarding experience as I have had.
As for food Google "Whold Dog Journal" list of approved foods and you will get a large list of excellent quailty foods.

TLC · 08-31-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by new4yorkie

How do you recommend using the belly band?

I am taking him out every 30 and he has marked twice in the house when I took my eyes off of him

Once he gets neutered, the marking to slow or stop.

I would use a treat when he does good potty. These guys are smart and he should catch on quickly. I use Peanut Butter Chips from the baking isle, the are very small, but soooooooooooo effective

I got a belly band from and they are so well made!
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...4-75-each.html

mscat · 08-31-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by new4yorkie

I hope this works.
So far one accident, but he is playing with a squeaky toy with my daughter. I have not heard her laugh like this in a long time

OMG, he is sooo handsome

Congradulations . Was he already potty trained? One thing about males is that they do mark, hopfully after he is neutered the behavior will stop. I don't want to confuse him if he has been potty trained aready, however if not , I'd suggest laying down dog pads , it has a scent on them , and dogs will pee on it. Just to save some of the headache for a while , until your precious boy becomes adjusted to his new home.
How many homes has he lived? Do you know of any behavioral issues he has had in the past? He is so gorgeous , I am happy that he is in a great hom with you and your daughter.
I have a 16yr old son who is D.D. Yorkie's make the best of friends for our kids

BettyBee · 08-31-2009, 02:51 PM

My Scarlet came from a breeder who was "not a puppy mill." Scarlet had no concept of being a pet. The first night when I came home from work, she hid from me and I cried. She was 5 years old and did not understand the concept of playing with toys. She had to have more than half of her teeth pulled as apparently she had no had them cleaned and did not have hard things to chew to remove tartar either. Well things changed slowly but surely. She still does not meet strangers well, but she loves her Mama. I got a chest type carrier and she went wherever I went if at all possible. She is 11 now and very affectionate and a real joy! She loves to be all clean and pretty. Just take your time with your new Yorkie. Love on that sweet Yorkie and it will all work out!

new4yorkie · 08-31-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

OMG, he is sooo handsome

Congradulations . Was he already potty trained? One thing about males is that they do mark, hopfully after he is neutered the behavior will stop. I don't want to confuse him if he has been potty trained aready, however if not , I'd suggest laying down dog pads , it has a scent on them , and dogs will pee on it. Just to save some of the headache for a while , until your precious boy becomes adjusted to his new home.
How many homes has he lived? Do you know of any behavioral issues he has had in the past? He is so gorgeous , I am happy that he is in a great hom with you and your daughter.
I have a 16yr old son who is D.D. Yorkie's make the best of friends for our kids

He is doing great! What a joy!! He has lived in only the one home, as far as I know.
I contacted the vet on his rabies tag and they are sending his records to me.

08-30-2009, 03:34 PM	#16
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	What a great looking guy. He will repay you many many times over for adopting him. Do not hesitate to ask YTers for help or to brag about your good looking pup. Just be patient he will quickly re learn his potty training. Keep us posted on his surgery. Don't rush the food transition. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

08-30-2009, 03:55 PM	#17
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	Congrats on your new furbaby. I would take him out every 30 minutes just to give him the idea that you go outside to pipi, then stretch it out... name the deed and when he does it, praise and give him a small cheerio, right then so he associates the deed with oh boy, I'm going to get a treat. Perhaps get a few belly bands in case he decides to lift his leg and mark. Let him go into his crate with a bully stick or other toy so he can get used to being in the crate and see that the crate is a good place for him. Mine let me know they have to go potty by smacking a bell connected to a leash on the back door knob. Best of luck. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

08-30-2009, 06:39 PM	#23
terlis YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ontario canada Posts: 330	Congratulations Thank-you for giving this sweet little boy a loving home. I rescued Sophie one month ago at 18 months old. I also have Lola 4 years. Sophie has adjusted beautifully to her new life here, and is such a sweetheart. I'm sure you will have as much a rewarding experience as I have had. As for food Google "Whold Dog Journal" list of approved foods and you will get a large list of excellent quailty foods. __________________ SophieLola

08-31-2009, 02:51 PM	#26
BettyBee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spout spring, VA USA Posts: 60	Older Yorkie Adoption My Scarlet came from a breeder who was "not a puppy mill." Scarlet had no concept of being a pet. The first night when I came home from work, she hid from me and I cried. She was 5 years old and did not understand the concept of playing with toys. She had to have more than half of her teeth pulled as apparently she had no had them cleaned and did not have hard things to chew to remove tartar either. Well things changed slowly but surely. She still does not meet strangers well, but she loves her Mama. I got a chest type carrier and she went wherever I went if at all possible. She is 11 now and very affectionate and a real joy! She loves to be all clean and pretty. Just take your time with your new Yorkie. Love on that sweet Yorkie and it will all work out! __________________ Betty Boyte, Yorkie Lover

08-30-2009, 04:05 PM	#18
TurkletonsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 226	AWWW! He is PRECIOUS!! I'm so happy for all of you!

08-30-2009, 04:15 PM	#19
new4yorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31	Thanks for the great ideas! I never thought about a cheerio. My daughter is 15 with a developmental delay diagnosis. We have had a really tough month this month and she has been very down. My dad died and my husband left us. This was the ticket to bring a smile on her face!

08-30-2009, 04:24 PM	#20
mollie jade YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 712	He is so adorable .

08-30-2009, 04:33 PM	#21
lisa_j Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 168	What a cutie!! Congratulations!! You will not regret a rescue. We picked Freedom up last week. He is almost 8yrs old. He is our 5th rescue and they are all awesome!! We happen to feed Taste of the Wild. We are switching Freedom to TOTW from wellness now. Freedom is still wearing a belly band. He came to us potty trained but has lifted his leg a few times. Mostly because we missed his cues. You may want to consider one until his habits are known. Congratulations again!! Its so awsome that you were able to bring a rescue into you home!

08-30-2009, 04:37 PM	#22
new4yorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 31	How do you recommend using the belly band? I am taking him out every 30 and he has marked twice in the house when I took my eyes off of him