Newbie

[gryhndnut]

Hi Patti, I am also a newbie to this forum but have had dogs all of my life. I also have a yellow lab "George". He is pretty similar to your lab, but he is 86 lbs. He is playful, energetic and obedient. He is also intact, only because the only way the show breeder would let me have him was as a co-owner with her and with an agreement not to spay him, so he could be used as a stud. He is wonderful and has never shown any aggressive behavior and has never lifted his leg to mark, other than outside.

I also recently got "Jersey", my male yorkie who just turned 6 months on Dec. 3rd. He weighs aprrox. 3 1/2 lbs. I now allow them to play together, but strictly supervised, only because of the size difference. George is so good and patient with Jersey, who is a typical energetic puppy who bites his tail, legs, ears, well really just about everything!

I did not let them play together until a little over a month ago and Jersey was about 3lbs. I am the overprotective type pet parent! I did not use a leash for George, but would recommend that you use one in the beginning. We have a sofa down stairs that George likes to lay on. That is where I introduced them, to kind of put Jersey at George's level. Jersey was all over George, who was wonderful. He seems to understand the size difference and is very gentle with him, but me being me, will never let them together unsupervised.

The best of luck with your new little one. I hope you have the same success that I did when your puppy is introduced to his big brother.

Tracie

[PattiNumber_H]

Originally Posted by JakesMom

Welcome Patti,
I am a newbie as well and just brought home my yorkie on Monday. I also have an 11 year old as well.
My breeder also has been doing this for 30 years and she gave me some good advice.
Put his bead and wee wee pads in the crate with his food and water. Pick him up when he is not crying. I was advised not to let him pee outside until he gets his 3rd set of shots in Feb but I can take him out (Just not allowing him to walk on the ground.
Let me know if I can be of more help and CONGRATS!!

No outside potty training for a couple more months, that will probably be tougher on me then the little guy

[JakesMom]

The tough part is that they cannot go out for another 2 months
The best part is that they light up our lives

[puppyluvinmomma]

Hi welcome and congratulations!

[JakesMom]

Just weighed Jake and he weighs 2.4 pounds and is almost 9 weeks old.
Does anyone know how to figure out how big he will be?
I think about 6 pounds

[southernbelle04]

Welcome to YT!