What an interesting thread. :) I just LOVE all of the responses that are SO on target.

Hopefully, once again, the OP will read them and take them ink and realize that a thank you is in order because the outcome could have been much different without the advice of so many dedicated yorkie lovers. Clearly, she must see the value of this advice, since she is here. :)

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:.....I couldn't agree more....

I luv you, Lou!


:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: And, to add, if I may, we will all still be here to help, whenever you need us.... again.

I posted these links for you before, but just in case, I recommend a quick refresher, and as a reminder of what you have to look forward to:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...nt-stages.html

Three to Six Months: Ranking Period
Puppy is most influenced by "playmates," which may now include those of other species.

Puppy begins to see and use ranking (dominance and submission) within the household (the puppy's "pack"), including humans.

Puppy begins teething (and associated chewing).

At four months of age, puppy experiences another fear stage.

Six to Eighteen Months: Adolescence
Puppy is most influenced by human and dog "pack" members.

At seven to nine months, puppy goes through a second chewing phase, part of exploring territory.

Puppy increases exploration of dominance, including challenging humans.

If not spayed or neutered, puppy experiences beginnings of sexual behavior.

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And you don't credit your fellow YT'ers for helping you with your "education"?

As one of the ones who spent a lot of time typing answers to your questions and researching so I could give you links to articles to read, I am pretty insulted by the tone of your post.

As so many others have pointed out, you still have many stages ahead of you and may have more questions. You may find people aren't quite so willing to help someone who isn't grateful for help in the past.

you know i got Gatsby at 8 weeks and i wish i had waited
but hears the big one flea season is coming,my first summer with Gatsby he got fleas and because of his small size the fleas made his anemic i was two days from losing him
and this was 8 days from the time i saw the first flea ans i checked my dogs everyday
because of his small size he was also allergic to topical flea treatment and got very sick because of that
don't get me wrong because im glad DJ is doing so well but i don't think i celebrated until i had had Gatsby for a year

Not sure what to make of this thread.... seems you aren't very appreciative of the advise and support which lead to your success. Whats that old saying? 'You don't bite the hand that feeds you'.... think about that.

Congratulations on on DJ's progress. I'm glad that he's doing well given the circumstances.

You are the exception not the rule, I wouldn't want people to think this is a good Idea getting a puppy so young. I know there were good reasons for getting your baby so young, but it is still more beneficial for puppies to get the proper training by there mothers whenever possible. I'm very happy that the outcome was so good for you, but I'm sorry that you felt that people were wanting you to fail. I don't think anyone here would ever want someone to have any problems with there babies. I believe that all the advice you were giving was given to truly help. There is no malice meant by the great people on this sight.

To the op- from what I recall your thread should be named" Thank-you all at YT for helping me out"

:bravo: This is just one of many reasons I love this group. Even though you have to deal with difficult people you come through for the babies. I am so honored to be apart of such an awesome group of people. .

To the OP I'm glad DJ has gotten along so well. I hope he continues to thrive.

Yay YT! This really is such an education site. All of us have learned so much from it, and it has saved another little yorkie. I'm so glad DJ is doing well and I hope that he continues to do well. :thumbup:

Glad to hear that DJ is doing well "now" but, to me (& many others)..."4 months" doesn't mean anything...come back in a year & every year after and then tell us how great it's going. ;)

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love and hugs to all those who give constant and helpful advice, with little or no reward....and when many of us would have long given up..xx

Wow.. people offer you help and advice and you come back to slap them in the face? I know you're young, (and I am too, by the way) but didn't your momma teach you any manners??? No one thought you couldn't do it, we just knew the risks. We also knew that the law was being broken flying this puppy that young. We feared for DJ AND we feared for YOU and the heartache you could have had. Thank God you didn't, but I think you should learn to be a little more thankful of that instead of throwing it back in people's faces, when they were only trying to help. Yes, there were some frustrated people who's posts may have come off wrong, but that's to be expected when someone asks for help and then refuses to listen to advice given and essentially tells them they know nothing because a "vet" told you different.

All that said, I am glad DJ is doing so well, and I hope for both your sakes that it continues. You are no where near out of the woods yet, keep that in mind. Things can still pop up, so be mindful of him and his behavior. My first dog, we got at 4 weeks - mom died. While I loved that dog to pieces, at around 8-12 months the devil came outta him and he was very difficult to manage. Not having his mom affected him in a million different ways, and we didn't see some of the issues pop up until later in life.

I truly hope that in the end you've learned that a puppy should stay with it's momma until it's older - I understand that this wasn't possible in this case, however, I am hopeful you are keeping this in mind when talking to other people - don't make it seem like it's ok to take a pup at 6 weeks, it's not. You have been lucky, you have no idea how lucky. Sadly, so many of us do know from personal experience.

I see NatNatt hasnt responded :( personally, I got my first Yorkie at 6 weeks old. firstly because I didnt know any better, and secondly because my breeder was very irresponsible and was rushing overseas and pushing to sell her puppies and home them as soon as she could.

I never had the faintest idea how hard it would be and I had endless sleepless nights where I would sit there and watch her sleep in case she was not breathing (Im slightly paranoid at the best of times!). when she came to me she had not a SINGLE tooth in her mouth and had her first innoculation the same day. on top of that the stress she endured leaving her mom and siblings pushed her past her limit and she started to vomit violently and I had to rush her into emergency on the first night I had her. My friend who bought her sister sent her back to the breeder for 2 weeks but I stuck it out because the vet said that re-uniting her would do no good and she would suffer more stress when she left again.

They had to test for Parvo etc to rule it out and her blood tests showed a high white blood cell count and if i hadnt taken her in she would have died. she had to have a drip to give her fluids and get her back. she bounced back so quickly though and is a real fighter :) she is a fit as a fiddle now and if i had to do it all over again I would because my life would be so empty without her.

The second puppy came to me at 8 weeks and I was doubtful again - but he had all his teeth and was eating well and has not given me a single problem. The breeder gave me the choice of leaving him depending on how I felt he would cope.

So NatNatt, through all the stress Im sure you have endured, whether it was right to take your puppy young or not, I say well done for all your hard work you have put in. I hope you and your baby have a wonderful and healthy future together :)

I've been reading this thread hoping the OP would come back and give thanks where thanks is deserved. I looked at some of the older threads, and she got a ton of help from YT'ers who know what they're talking about. Such a shame that credit is not given when due.

I'm glad your pup is doing well, and I hope he continues to have a long, healthy, happy life.

I just want to note that it isn't only the puppy who suffers. Our Dany was a puppymill bred dog and when she hears puppy noises coming from the TV, she looks around for the pups and looks so lost and depressed. It breaks my heart every time, and I try to mute or change the channel before she can hear it. The only thing I can come up with is that her puppies were taken from her too early. Just a thought.

Oh, I am so sorry for little Dany. This is just the saddest thing.:( It's hearbreaking. I wish I could give little Dany a hug and a kiss. I'm glad she is with you getting all the love she can handle :)

That is heartbreaking! Poor girl. I hate puppymills and my mind cannot comprehend the kind of person that would do that :mad:

Oh Dany, send you kisses to you little girl:aimeeyork

I don't think I was here, or maybe don't remember what happen:rolleyes:, but it seems that lots people help you, and that is yt for you, it can be a lot of drama somentimes, but also mucho mas (lot more)help from passionate people that love the breed, and I love that about yt, I have made wonderful, precious friends in here. Give Cesar what belongs to Cesar and give God what belong to God, so I don't think it will hurt to come here and be humble and thank, eveyone who help you, don't go by your feelings, about who or what hurt you , it was, and it is , about the puppy, glad that your furbaby is doing good.
Ps. I don't think getting a pup so young is right either:thumbdown

Ok, I'm confused here. There are some members on here who want a thank you from the OP and believe that they are the ones who saved this Yorkies life and contributed to it being healthy to date (given the circumstances and mistakes made), but yet in the same sentence, this OP ignored everyone's advice??? So can anyone tell me if good advice is ignored than how can people be responsible for "saving" or contributing to the Yorkies well being if nothing they had to say was listened to and their advice not taken at all. Doesn't make much sense does it? Seems like this Yorkie was a lucky one. Also on another note - I don't see the need to go out of ones way to create a thread stating or should I say throwing it in people's face a Yorkies well being by doing things their way contrary to people's innocent and good warnings. Seems very childish and something that only would possibly stir up drama....

I guess the only way to explain it is if you were around and read a lot of what was posted. There were times were good advice was given, but it was given repeatedly. At first the OP resisted and basically told us to leave her alone, yet time and time again she would post. From what she wrote it seemed like she didn't want help, but also from her posts later on it was evident that some of the information and good advice trickled in since she eventually acted in the pup's best interest.

[QUOTE=Melcakes;3158286]Seems very childish and something that only would possibly stir up drama....[/QUOTE]

You hit the nail on the head Melcakes. I personally wish we would/could just ignore any posts started by her but we love her little furbutt and want to make sure it is going to be alright in spite of the way she acts.

Thanks, MI Yorkielover, mojo, and PANAMA69. Dany gets hugs and kisses every day and she's even beginning to like it!:)

I hope the pup continues to thrive and I hope OP does continue to research the breed to make sure she does what's right by him.

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Well said! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

No need to rehash the situation...everyone remembers your initial questions, the manner of your responses as you threw it back at everyone, and your multiple threads seeking help with the problems everyone warned you about.

I am very happy to hear that your little one is doing well, for HIS sake, especially given your overnight 'relocation' from FL, to VA and then back again. :rolleyes:

Your testimony only serves as an example that sometimes people get lucky in the way situations that are less than ideal work out. Fortunately, those same members offered you valuable information on the possible complications you chose to ignore are still here and willing to help others in the future that may be more receptive of their advice. The next person who decides to gamble may not have such a happy outcome, as I'm sure many of the open minded members here can attest.

This post is very arrogant. Yhou cme on here numerous times for advice and it is possible (more likely) that the advice you were given is why your puppy is healthy.

However 4 months is not a long time. he is still a baby and you still have no idea what he will be like as an adult. So if I were you I would keep my words sweet because you could end up eating tham AGAIN as you have had to in the past. His personality is not shaped yet.

I'm glad that your baby is doing well and hope it continues that way, but I think the fine people on YT that gave you advice deserve some thanks for your healthy puppy.

A little humility would look much better on you than the arrogance you are wearing.

Time? Money? Education? Ha

She was given advice that she initally ignored . Then later came back and told how she resolved the problem. And it was by following the advice that she had been given, but she acted like she had come up with the solution on her own.

The verdict is yet to e determined.f

it "ain't" over till it's over

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Glad to hear that Dany is doing well, hugs:animal-pa