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Our Puppy arrives in a week, advice? Hello- We are about to be first time Yorkie parents- I have been reading as much as I can about yorkies, and small breeds. I have found a vet that I trust, and is experienced with small breeds. I'd appreciate any advice before our Puppy arrives next week- (he'll be 11 weeks) Any items that are important to have on hand? Training tips? Grooming tips? Must have toys? Books to read? Things to watch out for with a Yorkie? Crate training? What is better; using a small room (bathroom) with his crate in it, or a wire kennel with his crate in it, while housetraining? I want to make sure we are ready, and that we have as smooth a transition as possible, and want to do the right things for him :D |
I don't have a lot of the answers since I am a fairly new yorkie owner myself, but what I wish I knew at the beginning was to take my puppy's stool to get tested by the vet. I found out my pup has giardia after almost a month of having her. I use a wire crate so she can see her surroundings, but put a blanket over when she's sleeping or when it's colder. Put lots of cushiony stuff in there like blankets and toys. Also have a tube of Nutri-Cal, I found that very helpful since yorkies are prone to hypoglycemia. You'll know if she has hypoglycemia if u look at her gums and they are white. It is suppose to be a nice pink color. Also, you can give it to your pup if they seem off on their eating schedule or looks very weak, but don't give it excessively. It is a supplement, not a replacement for food or anything. This is my personal experience from owning a yorkie, but again, I am fairly new to all this as well. Hope this helps! |
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Yes, nutri-cal is a must to have on hand. Also...use a harness to walk rather than a collar. Most use a collar for ID and such, but on a leash a harness is much safer. Potty pads are a good thing to have weather inside potty or outside potty training. (middle of the night is easier on a pad) A lot of time and lots of love is a must. A good food is a must. (I use Natural Balance potatoe & duck small bites) A good food is rather expensive, but for as much as they eat, it really does go a long way. I'm sure many on this site will give you advice on different kinds of food, but just research....research...research!! I'm not an expert, but you'll get a lot of advice from this site. |
We put his bed and pee pads in an x-pen type of thing my husband made, we wanted it in a room where he could be with us, (where TV is) and I could still see him if I was in the kitchen. Yorkies really like to see their humans. If we took him out of the pen, our eyes were glued to him and we had pads close by. At night, we had a small crate/car seat, that he slept in next to my bed. He would cry once or twice a night and I would place him on a pad that I kept in the bathroom, then back again to his crate. I think important to have items, include chewing toys; they are teething, and want to chew on everything. My breeder gave me some "Bitter apple" to spray on things that might tempt him. I think you should check out this thread for things to have. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...w-parents.html and this thread on first aid supplies: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...g-dosages.html. I think having a small scale is very helpful, and also having some hydrogen peroxide available if the vet ever tells you to induce vomiting; it is a life safer. Puppies the first year explore everything with their mouths, and you need to keep small items away from them. |
Advice? Get as much sleep as you can....before the pup arrives. Remember, accidents will happen, so besides the normal stuff for the pup eg food, bowls, etc, plenty of Paper Towels, Carpet cleaner, and pick-up bags. It will be great though. Best of luck |
We opted for an ex-pen to keep Bailey safe while gone from the house (work). Then used a crate for potty training. Great books: Houstraining for Dummies; Yorkshire Terrier for Dummies - lots of other good books, too - but these two were the most basic and helpful. Potty training tip: Lay down blankets in the family room to save the carpet (and wash after accidents to remove the pee odor). You can also lay down a linoleum remnant under the expen. Do not take your pup in public places (pet store, parks, etc.) until all shots have been given. The vet will advise the same. Stick with YT for lots of other info. Welcome!! |
Welcome to the wonderful world of being owned by a Yorkie!!;) You have gotten a lot of good advise already. Please take it all in. There are a lot of very knowledgeable and supportive people on this site. Please post pics of your new little one when you get some. Good luck. |
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