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yorkiemom1970 · 10-26-2005, 02:41 PM

HisNameisHarley:

i for one will not laugh at you about the teddy bear with the heartbeat. i have an older version of it that i got at a baby shower for my daughter over 8 yrs ago and i have used it for my puppies!

YorkieShadow · 10-26-2005, 04:05 PM

I see everyones all ready listed so much. So Ill just say good luck and congrats on the new Puppy.

PlatinumYorkies · 10-26-2005, 06:24 PM

Thank's Everyone, I really appreciate all of the advice, and Help...I just got a new digital Cam...Will take Plenty of Pic's...

HisNameIsHarley · 10-27-2005, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PlatinumYorkies

Thank's Everyone, I really appreciate all of the advice, and Help...I just got a new digital Cam...Will take Plenty of Pic's...

ah the one I missed.. the digital camera! Good choice! Bc they are anything but good photo subjects and you're going to need plenty of options to go back and delete and edit them! lol

HisNameIsHarley · 10-27-2005, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemom1970

HisNameisHarley:

i for one will not laugh at you about the teddy bear with the heartbeat. i have an older version of it that i got at a baby shower for my daughter over 8 yrs ago and i have used it for my puppies!

That's awesome. I'm glad I'm not alone! I thought it was just the coolest thing when I found it. Whoever thought it up was pretty smart!

PlatinumYorkies · 10-27-2005, 05:24 AM

TenderTones Plush Teddy Bear with Heartbeat

They even have one with womb sound's....

Ann · 10-27-2005, 03:18 PM

I got some really, really soft baby blankets from Target. They are rolled up in a tube shape and are $4.99. I used a cat crate with a door that opens on the top and side. I got a little crate liner and folded the blanket up to fit inside the liner...It makes a little groove just big enough for a little puppy to lay in...then I put a little fleece toy in and put it by my bedside. This way he could smell my scent and I could hear him if he wiggled around. He was very calm and slept most all night!!! I couldn't believe it! We are getting another yorkie just before Thanksgiving, too. I hope she adjusts as well as he did. Good luck....can't wait to see picts.

Sherry Lynn · 10-27-2005, 04:39 PM

I'll add my two cents worth...

I like a breakaway collar with a bell on it. The bell lets you know where they are all the time so you aren't as likely to step on them until you get the 'yorkie shuffle' down pat.

The breakaway aspect keeps them from getting caught on something and hurting themselves. You usually find them in the cat section of a pet store.

I also like to have Cheerios on hand to use as an for training. I've never met a dog that didn't love them, and they are small enough that you can have a decent training session without filling them up.

Also you might want to find a good product for cleaning up accidents - because they will happen! There are a lot of them out there, and everyone has opinions on them, so do a search and hopefully find something that works for you.

I recently found a product called 'Paws' that seems to work at removing the odor. I also like 'Fresh and Clean' because it leaves a really clean smell that I like, but it doesn't seem to matter to the dogs as far as returning to the same spot/scent. So, I find that I use both products.

Fabreeze is also a very good friend of mine.

Last, but not least, if you get a young puppy, children's hand puppets come in handy. They like to chew on your hands, but if you let them they will break the skin with their sharp little teeth. The puppets let you play and bond but still have skin on your knuckles!

Some people might say that it's not good to 'teach' them that its okay to bite your hand, but all of my dogs have grown out of it and it's never been a problem. But then I'm the Alpha BI itch in our house so they don't have an option.

10-26-2005, 06:24 PM	#18
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	Thank's Everyone, I really appreciate all of the advice, and Help...I just got a new digital Cam...Will take Plenty of Pic's... __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

10-27-2005, 05:24 AM	#21
PlatinumYorkies Monte, Mone't's Joy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 3,009	TenderTones Plush Teddy Bear with Heartbeat They even have one with womb sound's.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."!! **Mone't Mom 2 Monte**

10-27-2005, 03:18 PM	#22
Ann YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 286	I got some really, really soft baby blankets from Target. They are rolled up in a tube shape and are $4.99. I used a cat crate with a door that opens on the top and side. I got a little crate liner and folded the blanket up to fit inside the liner...It makes a little groove just big enough for a little puppy to lay in...then I put a little fleece toy in and put it by my bedside. This way he could smell my scent and I could hear him if he wiggled around. He was very calm and slept most all night!!! I couldn't believe it! We are getting another yorkie just before Thanksgiving, too. I hope she adjusts as well as he did. Good luck....can't wait to see picts. __________________ AnnAnnAnn

10-27-2005, 04:39 PM	#23
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	Since you asked... I'll add my two cents worth... I like a breakaway collar with a bell on it. The bell lets you know where they are all the time so you aren't as likely to step on them until you get the 'yorkie shuffle' down pat. The breakaway aspect keeps them from getting caught on something and hurting themselves. You usually find them in the cat section of a pet store. I also like to have Cheerios on hand to use as an for training. I've never met a dog that didn't love them, and they are small enough that you can have a decent training session without filling them up. Also you might want to find a good product for cleaning up accidents - because they will happen! There are a lot of them out there, and everyone has opinions on them, so do a search and hopefully find something that works for you. I recently found a product called 'Paws' that seems to work at removing the odor. I also like 'Fresh and Clean' because it leaves a really clean smell that I like, but it doesn't seem to matter to the dogs as far as returning to the same spot/scent. So, I find that I use both products. Fabreeze is also a very good friend of mine. Last, but not least, if you get a young puppy, children's hand puppets come in handy. They like to chew on your hands, but if you let them they will break the skin with their sharp little teeth. The puppets let you play and bond but still have skin on your knuckles! Some people might say that it's not good to 'teach' them that its okay to bite your hand, but all of my dogs have grown out of it and it's never been a problem. But then I'm the Alpha BI itch in our house so they don't have an option. __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

10-26-2005, 02:41 PM	#16
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10-26-2005, 04:05 PM	#17
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I see everyones all ready listed so much. So Ill just say good luck and congrats on the new Puppy.