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anniesue · 04-12-2011, 05:01 PM

Hi everyone. I just adopted my fifth Yorkshire Terrier, Maggie. (lost my last baby Yorkie, Madeline November 2, 2010) Having some difficulty paper (pad) training. The biting is a bit much also. I am somewhat disabled, in that I have stairs which are difficult for me to navigate. I do plan on taking Maggie outside for walks as soon as she has completed her required shots and any other necessary check-up by the doc. She is a sweet dog and I know I'm a easy touch! But any help by anyone would be greatly appreciated. Should I mention I will be 70 yrs old in October?

Yep, it's a shocker. But Maggie is going to help me ease into old age

I hope someone replies to my post because I have NO IDEA what I am doing on this great website. Thanks a bunch, Ann

AlicetheYorkie · 04-12-2011, 05:14 PM

Hi Ann, welcome

. congratulations on your new furbaby

This forum is really great, you can get alot of tips and advice, everyone's very helpfull. It does take a llittle bit to get used to though, there's alot of information here.

I'm a first time Yorkie owner (I've had many other bigger breeds though) but there are a lot of really experienced people here that I'm sure will reply to you also

.
So, you're having trouble training to use the piddle pads? Are they the scented ones? My Alice is 6 months old and she was really easy, it took about 2 weeks for her to use them consistantly (maybe a little longer for #2

) so I'm probably not the best person to advise for that but there are quite a few threads that discuss this issue. Look in the "training" section.

Did you say she's biting you? In what way? Is it during certain times or when you do certain things? Or maybe I read it wrong and she's chewing things? If you can give a little more details that would be great to help you out better

Once again, welcome to TY

laci32 · 04-12-2011, 05:19 PM

First welcome to YT , You can roam the posts and find so much information on just about everything in here. I am wondering is this puppy nips or actual bites ?

kkephart · 04-12-2011, 07:07 PM

Welcome!! I'm a new Yorkie owner so there will be people on here that will give you great advice! Praise you for rescuing a pup!!

JMuedog · 04-12-2011, 07:09 PM

Welcome to YT! You've come to the right place for answers to any questions you may have! Sounds like Maggie's still going to keep you feeling young

Mer · 04-12-2011, 07:50 PM

Welcome Ann from another newbie! Your going to love it here. Looking forward to hearing all about your "baby".

Connie · 04-12-2011, 09:10 PM

Hello and Welcome! Congrats on getting Maggie! I'm so happy for you!

anniesue · 04-13-2011, 09:45 AM

Thanks to everyone for replying !!
I will try the scented pad and Maggie isn't biting.. I should have said playing/nipping. I think she is responding to NO though, so we'll see how it goes.
I can't tell you all how happy all your replies made me!!

AlicetheYorkie · 04-13-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by anniesue

Thanks to everyone for replying !!
I will try the scented pad and Maggie isn't biting.. I should have said playing/nipping. I think she is responding to NO though, so we'll see how it goes.
I can't tell you all how happy all your replies made me!!

Good, I'm glad you feel welcomed

If she's nipping you in a playfull way, just tell her "no" but then give her a toy to chew on and let her know that she can have that instead

Hope you enjoy the YT family

04-12-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
anniesue YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fountain Valley, CA, USA Posts: 6	Newcomer here! Hi everyone. I just adopted my fifth Yorkshire Terrier, Maggie. (lost my last baby Yorkie, Madeline November 2, 2010) Having some difficulty paper (pad) training. The biting is a bit much also. I am somewhat disabled, in that I have stairs which are difficult for me to navigate. I do plan on taking Maggie outside for walks as soon as she has completed her required shots and any other necessary check-up by the doc. She is a sweet dog and I know I'm a easy touch! But any help by anyone would be greatly appreciated. Should I mention I will be 70 yrs old in October? Yep, it's a shocker. But Maggie is going to help me ease into old age I hope someone replies to my post because I have NO IDEA what I am doing on this great website. Thanks a bunch, Ann

04-12-2011, 05:19 PM	#3
laci32 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 901	First welcome to YT , You can roam the posts and find so much information on just about everything in here. I am wondering is this puppy nips or actual bites ? __________________ Baby Andy

04-12-2011, 07:07 PM	#4
kkephart Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 188	Welcome!! I'm a new Yorkie owner so there will be people on here that will give you great advice! Praise you for rescuing a pup!! __________________ Karla & Oliver RIP & Henry

04-12-2011, 07:09 PM	#5
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	Welcome to YT! You've come to the right place for answers to any questions you may have! Sounds like Maggie's still going to keep you feeling young __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart

04-12-2011, 09:10 PM	#7
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hello and Welcome! Congrats on getting Maggie! I'm so happy for you! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

04-12-2011, 05:14 PM	#2
AlicetheYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 889	Hi Ann, welcome. congratulations on your new furbaby This forum is really great, you can get alot of tips and advice, everyone's very helpfull. It does take a llittle bit to get used to though, there's alot of information here. I'm a first time Yorkie owner (I've had many other bigger breeds though) but there are a lot of really experienced people here that I'm sure will reply to you also. So, you're having trouble training to use the piddle pads? Are they the scented ones? My Alice is 6 months old and she was really easy, it took about 2 weeks for her to use them consistantly (maybe a little longer for #2) so I'm probably not the best person to advise for that but there are quite a few threads that discuss this issue. Look in the "training" section. Did you say she's biting you? In what way? Is it during certain times or when you do certain things? Or maybe I read it wrong and she's chewing things? If you can give a little more details that would be great to help you out better Once again, welcome to TY __________________ Jenn, mom to: Dayton , Alice ,Darla, Miya , Summer & Chooch

04-12-2011, 07:50 PM	#6
Mer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plano,Texas Posts: 148	Welcome Ann from another newbie! Your going to love it here. Looking forward to hearing all about your "baby".

04-13-2011, 09:45 AM	#8
anniesue YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fountain Valley, CA, USA Posts: 6	Thank you Thanks to everyone for replying !! I will try the scented pad and Maggie isn't biting.. I should have said playing/nipping. I think she is responding to NO though, so we'll see how it goes. I can't tell you all how happy all your replies made me!!