Didnt ever think I would say this...

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Natt - you're placing way too many expectations on a tiny puppy who is way too young to even come close to what you want him to be like....

he's just been born - these small ones are nothing like larger breeds - the same things just don't apply.

Please don't be frustrated when he's being crated 9 straight hours and has accidents - They have tiny systems and it's going to take a long time to train him since he's alone so much.....

Is anyone really surprised by all of this with this OP? I have a ton to say. I wont though. I do not know why i even read this thread. Should not have clicked on it

[Zeus08]

Have patience. This phase will pass and you are going to long for the days when he was a puppy. Just like babies we all wish they would grow up and when they do we want them to be babies again. Never happy are we?

I was with Zeus constantly and if he was out of his pen my eyes were glued to him to watch his body language. As soon as he ate I took him out to potty. Every hour or so I took him out. When I couldn't watch him he was in his crate or pen. He caught on real fast but it was a lot of work. I also kept him out of all bedrooms and bathrooms only allowing him the living room and kitchen. He didn't get full run of the house until he was 100% trained.

Enjoy him as he learns this is the best part!

[RoxyLuv]

Love & companionship is something that you earn. It happens over a period of time. Good luck with him.

[NatNatt]

Yup! Thats why Im on here so I can get advice because I am a new mother to a dog. I am a loving person and will do anything for something or someone I love. If running is bad then of course I wont do it anymore. If him being outside is not good then of course I wont bring him back outside anymore. Im not sick minded and want to hurt him. I want the best for him. I think people on here think Im sick twisted minded person...Im not. I want the best for my baby....and Ill do whatever it takes to raise him right.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by NatNatt

Yup! Thats why Im on here so I can get advice because I am a new mother to a dog. I am a loving person and will do anything for something or someone I love. If running is bad then of course I wont do it anymore. If him being outside is not good then of course I wont bring him back outside anymore. Im not sick minded and want to hurt him. I want the best for him. I think people on here think Im sick twisted minded person...Im not. I want the best for my baby....and Ill do whatever it takes to raise him right.

there you go - this is your first dog and a tiny breed - it's lots of work and they're not the same as bigger breeds as you're finding out ....so just take what people say and apply what works best while keeping in mind how small and young he is

[anevarez]

Puppies take ALOT of work... you can't stick them in a kennel or playpen and expect them to pick up potty training one day. You have to socialize them, make them trust you, use positive reinforcement and then they will get it. I had a very hard time with puppies when I worked. I would come home for lunch and not get to eat because I was taking the dogs out to go potty. Is your puppy confined to a small space while you are out? If not, do so - but as soon as you get home take him out. Do you take him to potty after each meal or in regular intervals? It does take work... but it can be done! Good luck.

[DerbyLayne]

I did not read the entire 5 pages.

all I have to say is your little one is SO TINY that it will need to go potty VERY often, and potty training any puppy TAKES A LOT OF TIME AND PATIENCE.

Hang in there! i know it's frustrating! The first 2 night we brought derby home he whined so much I didn't get any sleep and wanted to throw him out the window!! when he was pissing and pooping everywhere I thought, when will this end? When he pooped/diareah and puked all over himself and everything else, I told my husband "hey i told you i was a cat person!". Derby was my first dog that I cared for, but I'll tell you what. I WAS THE ONE CLEANING UP AFTER HIM WHEN HE WAS SICK. Not my husband! I want to be a mother sooner than later (I'm 30!) and the instincts just kick in, you know? You think these bad things when the kids are babies, but when you put in the effort you are SO PROUD! when are catchin' on to things! I am a proud Yorkie mother.

I could never imagine my life without Derby.

The baby stage does wear on you, but it's all worth it in the end trust me!!!

It'll get better

[LuvMyPuppE]

you know you can use a clock that ticks to mimic a heartbeat?

i tried that with my dog - wrapped it up in a pillow case and put it under a blanket. i don't know if it works or not, but it couldn't hurt anything - and i had one just lying around.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by NatNatt

Yup! Thats why Im on here so I can get advice because I am a new mother to a dog. I am a loving person and will do anything for something or someone I love. If running is bad then of course I wont do it anymore. If him being outside is not good then of course I wont bring him back outside anymore. Im not sick minded and want to hurt him. I want the best for him. I think people on here think Im sick twisted minded person...Im not. I want the best for my baby....and Ill do whatever it takes to raise him right.

I think you got the reaction you did because on the threads before your DJ came home the topics of him being outside before being completely immunized were covered, as well as many many other topics like you teaching him to socialize and play properly and on and on and on. I know we threw a TON of info at you and you felt overwhelmed and attacked, but it makes us feel ignored and you keep asking about the same thing over and over. He's little, and even if he already had two rounds of shots at his age it's not even beneficial (paraphrasing something one of our respected breeders said) and it's almost like you have to start over. I second the comment that if you have not already done so, go back to your old threads and re-read the information posted. Skip anything that was a straight up attack to you (I wouldn't read it either if it was directed to me) and focus on the information. Unblock anyone on your block list because if I remember correctly, you blocked most of our most knowledgeable members.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by maybeiloveyou

It's not rewarding, it's redirecting the biting. Like, "biting me is not okay, but biting this toy is." I can see how it would be interpreted differently though.

I believe dogs know this. If your dog did not know what makes you happy/upset - why does s/he hide when doing some behaviors? Why do dogs look guilty sometimes? They know what behaviors make you happy and what behaviors don't. It's the same reasoning behind positive reinforcement - if the dog knows it will make you happy, he will do it, if he knows it will make you unhappy, he won't do it.

The dog sees it, as a a result of his action. I bit her she gave me a treat.
So when I wnt another trat I will bite again.

They look, guilty because they know that you are going to yell but they have no idea why. They sense when you are upset, you do not have to say or do a thing. But they don't know why. Because you are not communicating the message to them.

Dogs do not do things to spite you or plot against you. that is ridiculous. Dogs want to please. They are not vengeful. they act and they react period. These are dogs, they do not think like humans. They are not out to punish us or get even with us. Thank God because we would all be in trouble if they did.

And your last statement was a total contradictlon to the point you are trying to make.

- if the dog knows it will make you happy, he will do it, if he knows it will make you unhappy, he won't do it.

[BellaDonna]

I am a new yorkie owner but long time dog owner. I am also an older woman and I have made many mistakes with dogs in my lifetime. I should never have tried to have a puppy and children at the same time!
They are both lots of work and responsibility.

My main advice to you is patience. Watch every episode of the Dog Whisperer you can and remember if your dog has issues it is always your fault! Tough to know but it is true.

In the end if you find you don't have the patience to give DJ the best life he can have and if you begin to realize he wasn't the best choice for you, don't be afraid to admit it and make the best choice and rehome him.
I am not saying you should do this I am just saying please keep an open mind and know if this is best.
If you are young you have many years ahead of you and maybe now just wasn't the time for a small breed puppy or a puppy at all.
No matter what you decide I wish you and DJ the best of luck.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by BellaDonna

I am a new yorkie owner but long time dog owner. I am also an older woman and I have made many mistakes with dogs in my lifetime. I should never have tried to have a puppy and children at the same time!
They are both lots of work and responsibility.

My main advice to you is patience. Watch every episode of the Dog Whisperer you can and remember if your dog has issues it is always your fault! Tough to know but it is true.

In the end if you find you don't have the patience to give DJ the best life he can have and if you begin to realize he wasn't the best choice for you, don't be afraid to admit it and make the best choice and rehome him.
I am not saying you should do this I am just saying please keep an open mind and know if this is best.
If you are young you have many years ahead of you and maybe now just wasn't the time for a small breed puppy or a puppy at all.
No matter what you decide I wish you and DJ the best of luck.

This really is good sound advice. I researched the Yorkshire Terrier breed for 5 years before I even considered a real purchase. My last year of researching I found this site and it turned all the ideas and conclusions of yorkies I had made upside down. Everything I thought I knew was wrong, and not just because one person, or two people or even 20 said it. I never took everything they said at face value at first, I looked into it. When people like Mardelin starting putting supporting facts, articles, websites to back up what she was saying, that's when I started to respect her and this site. She wasn't typing just to type and inflate her ego, she typed because she knew and cared. That's when I finally really looked into YTCA and the AKC.

NatNatt- if you don't believe what you read on this site, it is your right to question it. Ask for supporting information and you come to a conclusion yourself. Vets went to school to learn general knowledge of many different species of animals. Some specialized some went into general practice. But when it comes to a particular breed, some know nothing at all, that's when you turn to well known, respected breeders who have studied this breed for years, studied under mentors who did the same so knowledge and advances have been passed on from generation to generation of careful well thought out breedings.

[NatNatt]

I have DVR and have recorded all of dog whispers. I find it very intresting....I wish I could see a yorkie one because the ones Ive seen so far are big aggressive breeds that wanna fight. I def dont have that problem with my pup

[NatNatt]

and for those who think I am young and dumb...you have no idea. I have a college degree, getting married in 6 months and dont have any kids and dont plan on having then for awhille. And def not in my young 20s....so please dont judge...because you have no idea who you are talking to behind a screen

[topknot]

Have you ever had a dog as an adult before? Just curious then. I was breeding (to nice champions) and showing yorkies in my early twentys. So I am just having a hard time understanding why you make the decisions you have made. Not saying bad of you - just food for thought for others why it is so important to research before buying, research the breed well, and make careful decisions to not put a dog in harms way. These babies are so young and depend on us so much to protect them.