Originally Posted by MyLovelyNiko (Post 3480505)

The collar is for identification and location purposes only and right now he is using a puppia harness (buddy belt harness will come when he has stopped growing). All this information I received from people here. (previous threads) The bell is something I have picked up on myself. I place a small bell that you can buy for a cat, they also have some for small dogs. But I put this on his collar so as we are walking around the house he doesn't get stepped on. It also helps to alert us when he may have quickly ran off to go potty somewhere and then we are able to catch him before he commits the crime.

My vet told me it would be fine to take him to a place that is free from animals, he suggested the precautions and that it is up to my discretion, but to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL, which I thought I was. The people that I mentioned that walk by did so to enter into the place of business. He was not on the sidewalk. In fact no one cuts through the grass at all...its just really professional and clean besides the spare leaves every so often. I do not let people touch all over him. I have done research on the passing of diseases and etc. All the research I have done didn't mention a major risk to having him in an animal free zone. Of course I know no boarding (he will go everywhere with me anyway), grooming, dog parks, obedience class, etc. until all of his vaccs are complete. I am not trying to harm him, just not stifle him so to speak. I wouldn't take him to any place that there were animals. And the yelp he did in the store was a cry of pain, not excitement. So it frightened me. I do have wipes and I cleaned his paws as soon I bought the collar and went back to the car. Believe me I do feel bad, but in the circumstance i know that I would probably do the same thing because the yelp was just that bad. (It was also the first time I had heard him make that noise period.) But to be on the safe side, I will do as many of you suggest and just not take him out until completed vaccs.

Thank you for all of the advice.

Humble New Yorkie Mom

Originally Posted by katarina (Post 3480502)

A bit rude...

But they're trying to tell you that he shouldn't be outside anywhere because there's always risks even if you think the area is safe, secluded, etc.


Good luck with Niko!

Originally Posted by TxVicki (Post 3480516)

Sorry wasn't meant to be rude. Just a form of expression. Guess I hear to many kid's saying this all the time.
Sorry if it was taken as being rude.

Originally Posted by MyLovelyNiko (Post 3480700)

I am pretty young myself. In my early 20's. But there is no need to apologize. Just a simple misunderstanding. We all live in different places and cities and the lingo can vary so greatly over short distances it's really amazing :p. But thank you so much for the advice. I never considered birds as part of the equation. Simple really but not so much for me. Lol.
Thank you for the advice and I will keep him inside until at least 18 weeks. The dual potty training will have to cease for a little while. I am using the mini pee wee dog potty system which is much like the little rascal but much more appealing and easier to replace. He has been doing really good with it. And there isn't a stinch after use so its a win win for us.

Thank you once again for all your help and advice. We go to vet Friday for his next set of vaccines and my research has showed me that I just have to come prepared to let the doc know what he needs and doesn't.

Have a blessed day with your little ones ladies!!

Niko & Mommy