To all the doubts

[ladyjane]

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.

[roseslevi]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm glad you are having success with him, but so many people experience biting problems and difficulty housebreaking when they are taken away from the mother too soon. Mama helps teach biting inhibition as well as beginning housetraining. Few people post on threads simply to give someone a hard time, they are trying to help you and protect you from heartbreak. We've had lots of people lose there dogs due to illness, because they were simply too young to be exposed to certain things. People tell you not to drink and drive, and some people will say that they drink and drive all the time, and never had any problems, does this mean it's safe? No, of course not, they have been really lucky, and that's true of you too. I hope you don't advise people on buying or flying a pup this young, just because it worked out ok with you. If you read enough threads, you will learn it hasn't worked out so well for many others. By the way, Joey didn't start barking until after 6 months, so just because he's not barking now, it doesn't mean that he won't ever have a barking problem. I would never buy a dog this young, it's not that I doubt my own capabilities; it because I think you should do everything you can to ensure that the dog has the best chances of success. I was really relieved when your baby made the flight ok, I can't tell you how worried I was, I think you should consider yourself very lucky indeed.

.....I couldn't agree more....

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Lou

Thank you soooooo much for the update NatNatt and the warm fuzzies you gave us!

Hey! Way to go YorkieTalk members! We actually managed to save a little one in spite of the resistance his owner gave us. Let's all give us a pat on the back! Personally I am going to go put ice on my face.

I luv you, Lou!

Originally Posted by cj125

I really am happy that DJ is doing so well! We're always happy to hear "good news"!

It is sad that you felt the need to come on here and put it out in this manner. If I remember correctly, it was you that gave everyone a hard time.

Anyway - I wish you continued good luck with your pup but don't forget that you're just getting started - there's a lot more to come!

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.

[AMD]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm glad you are having success with him, but so many people experience biting problems and difficulty housebreaking when they are taken away from the mother too soon. Mama helps teach biting inhibition as well as beginning housetraining. Few people post on threads simply to give someone a hard time, they are trying to help you and protect you from heartbreak. We've had lots of people lose there dogs due to illness, because they were simply too young to be exposed to certain things. People tell you not to drink and drive, and some people will say that they drink and drive all the time, and never had any problems, does this mean it's safe? No, of course not, they have been really lucky, and that's true of you too. I hope you don't advise people on buying or flying a pup this young, just because it worked out ok with you. If you read enough threads, you will learn it hasn't worked out so well for many others. By the way, Joey didn't start barking until after 6 months, so just because he's not barking now, it doesn't mean that he won't ever have a barking problem. I would never buy a dog this young, it's not that I doubt my own capabilities; it because I think you should do everything you can to ensure that the dog has the best chances of success. I was really relieved when your baby made the flight ok, I can't tell you how worried I was, I think you should consider yourself very lucky indeed.

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

It is a gamble...sometimes it works and sometimes the pup dies. Reputable breeders do not gamble with a puppies life.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by NatNatt

I did good and its possible to take a baby at a young age you just have to have the time and money and education to do it.

Love you all

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.

[misslissa]

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

[HarleyHOO]

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.

[cathys]

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.

[yorkie mad]

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

[StacyDufner]

Originally Posted by yorkie mad

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

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.

[BanditSocks2]

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.

[miabellaamoure]

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.

[MollysMum54]

Originally Posted by StacyDufner

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.

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

[sadies mom]

I heard this quote from some one here on YT and try to use is whenever possible. How people treat you is their carma. How you react is your carma. Sadie was 8 weeks when I got her. I really, really wish she would have been older. Don't get me wrong she is the sweetest little thing, but very unsocial. I worried about her so much when she was a puppy. Good luck to little DJ.

[jenn1381]

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.