Brand New Yorkie Mom -- Advice Needed :)

[smittojess]

Thank you for such a warm welcome a d your advice! To answer a few questions Bentley is 3 lbs 1oz and alot of fluffy hair we have thought About the play pen During the day to give him more space we have a cat and an apartment so we don't have anywhere to let him roam that isn't dangerous or carpet. We may try the bathroom but being in the room with animal planet on tv seems to calm him. Potty training is our biggest concern we are trying crAte training but I don't wNt him to spend every hour in te crate and he has been going in there at night. I've heard some having luck with a bell we may try that. The potty pads he sniffs right past to use the carpet the few times he's gone inside but he's been very good about going out and reacts well to the praise today was his checkupand he does have a respiratory infection (upper only) and a little intestinal parasitewhich I've read andbeen told are both somewhat expected with a puppy adjusting to being home. Any personal tidbits I appreciate I've already learned So much from your posts.

[DvlshAngel985]

What I have done since my apt, and the condo we use to live in was fully carpeted was get a plastic runner from Staples or home depot. I made his pen small, so all I needed was the plastic runner that goes under desk chairs to let them roll easily. It can help protect your carpet if you decide to go the ex-pen route.

If you are already well on your way with crate training, stick with it. Many have had success with it as long as the pup was set up for success (giving them plenty of opportunities to potty in the right place). If you're determined to switch to the ex-pen, that's ok too. It's just some people, like me, hate the idea of having a pup confined for so long. The ex-pen confined him to a safe space, and he was on that plastic runner so any accidents wouldn't hurt the carpet.

[yorkieusa]

Welcome to YT. This link should help you understand crate training.

Alex's Yorkie Care Frequently Asked Questions. Page 2.

Here are some frequently asked questions. Just click on each one and it will take you to the answer.

http://www.shooterdog.com/alexfaq.htm#QUES

[shoefelmeyer]

Welcome to Yorkie Talk.

I am also a new "Mommy" to a yorkie puppy.

I personally love having the XT Pen for my puppy. I have it set up in our kitchen. I put "Princess" her food and water bowls, bed and blanket, toys, pee pad and pad holder.

This helps with training, keeping our puppy safe. When ever I am not home, Princess will use her pee pad for potty. I have been working hard at training her to go potty outside. Pee training is working well. Potty to go Poop is not happening outside yet. Princess is only 4 months old, so I know I just need to be patient and keep working with her. She just now is getting the going outside for pee.

My other puppy, a Pomeranian was completely potty trained to go outside before he was 4 months. Hoping Princess will soon be completely trained also.

[MJJ56]

Originally Posted by Matthias

I only have minutes to reply, but here's a few pointers:

* Everything on the edge of counters, tables, etc, are now things that can be knocked off to the ground. You don't want that to happen when your baby is around. From now on NEVER put things on the edge, but away from the edge.(plates, knives, cans of soup, salt/pepper shakers, etc)

* Every so often, depending on your budget, take your baby to the vet for a regular check up. Blood tests are very revealing at times and can warn you of possible developing problems.

* Learn to always look before you take steps. Yorkies are so small and are always near under foot and they can be several feet away up to underneath you in moments, so pay close attention not to step on them.

* Yorkies are notorious for not chewing their food. They have a bad habit of swallowing their food chewing very little, so pay close attention that the food they are eating is small enough to go down their baby throats.

* When you hug your baby and are giving them some love, also say "I love you" at the same time. Then when you just say "I love you", they'll understand. (Kinda like your smart idea of saying "go potty" as they go potty. My baby boy can go "potty" on command)

* Always keep your eyes on your baby. I've watched my babies go potty thousands of times.(outside of course!) They can be in one spot, only to be somewhere out of sight within seconds.

* Yorkies have problems with tooth decay. Start them young on some cavity prevention program so their teeth remain healthy. A Yorkie with teeth problems then stresses it's system due to the constant fighting of infection. Doing so lengthens their life span.

* It's best to have harnesses instead of a neck leash for Yorkies. It will distribute the weight/pull of the leash to the chest instead of their throat.

* Yorkies are fearless and will often go right up to a big dog... even if the other dog weighs a 100lbs. Would you want your baby walking up to a pitbull or some other dog that has a potentially dangerous disposition? Yorkies mixing with bigger dogs is a gamble people take quite often. Beware of the dangerous possibilities.

* Yorkies are like a sponge. You flood them with love and they soak it all in, yet when you love and squeeze them, the love comes back. You can never love a Yorkie too much. They deserve all the love the universe has to offer them.

* Yorkies are worthy of Prayer, not only under stressful situations, but in your daily Prayers. Don't forget to include them as well.

* Pay as much attention to your baby as you can. A Yorkie full of love haven been given much attention ends up having a great life. It makes their life more abundant and they seem to be more joyful, full of life and happier in the process of living.

May God Bless Bentley on having a long wonderful satisfying life!

Matthias

I love this post! Thank you!

[PANAMA69]

I just want it to said Welcome/Bienvenida to yt! you got already wonderful good replies.
Matthias love, love your reply, even when we pray at table, we always thank God for my pets that they are alive and healthy with us

[Matthias]

Originally Posted by maryeverett1

Serioiusly one of the best, most helpful and beautiful things I have ever seen written on YT- well done and thank you!

Originally Posted by DamSweet

Really - that was amazing! Should automatically be sent to every new member - even those who are not new parents can use reminders. Very nice!

Originally Posted by MJJ56

I love this post! Thank you!

Originally Posted by PANAMA69

Matthias love, love your reply, even when we pray at table, we always thank God for my pets that they are alive and healthy with us

Thank you very much for the kind words. No doubt... I love Yorkies!

Take care,

Matthias