Lola eats only dry food, which I think it the best for a lot of reasons and the main one is their teeth, second reason it is easier, third reason is if you give a dog both they favor the wet food and don't eat enough of the dry food. But I still don't know how old your puppy is. I have had 4 other yorkies before Lola all but the last one ate only dry food, they all free fed until I had two at one time and one was getting fat and the other skinny so then I started feeding both at night. The one that ate the wet food was a pain in the butt and very finicky even to the point of what he ate his food off, if he was not so skinny and did not have such a sensitive tummy I would have only fed dry, but you do what you have to do. However starting them off with wet if you don't have to IMHO is setting yourself up for headaches. Lola went to the vet for heartworm and a checkup today, the vet was very impressed with her health, weight, coat, and especially her teeth, so I feel like we are doing the right thing. I know a lot of people say that if you free feed you can't regulate or predict when they need to go potty but with mine I never saw much correlation on when they ate compared to when they pooped, I don't think peeing has anything to do with eating.

I do not have any pee pads in my home because she is 100% house broken and has no clue what to do with a pee pad. She now has the run of the house when I am out for up to about 6 or 7 hours, before that she was crated for about 3 hours max at a time. I am very lucky with Lola, all my others had to be left in the laundry room when I went out. My last was paper trained, and I tried to do the same with Lola, but LOL she wanted nothing to do with the pads and from the day I got her she seemed to make it clear that she wanted to do her business outside and only outside. Each dog is different and you will slowly find what works best for you. But if you are able to get home every few hours, and going out to potty is easy, I would work on that and use the bell method. If you do not need to feed wet food, I would avoid it, and I would work at getting your dog used to your routine not the other way around. I am head over heals in love with Lola but I have made it my point that she has adapted into my life not vs versa.

another thing you will find out as your puppy grows, even if you leave food out they will eat very little when no one is home.

I would encourage you to please got to the sick and injured part of this board and read about some of the puppies that went home before 12 weeks please.

While you're over there, read about some of the puppies who have choked on their kibble when eating unsupervised.

I thought this was just my Sami...I guess it is pretty common then? I leave it out for fear she will get hungry, but she never really eats when I am not home.

Hi, I am mixed a.m &p.m gym rat... But after we got traffules, It is hard to leave her to go to gym!
At least few things saving me with Truffles is... She is pee pad train in house and potty out side too (finally:) So morning, she go potty in my bathroom for pad so if I go gym in the morning. At least I can walk her after I'm back.

My family is in a house when I go gym at night so I won't feel guilty to leave her again after I'm back from work. Cuz kids and hubby walk her in afternoon.
Also you have a lots of nap times of his routine that you can sneak out to gym too.
I used to do weights and cardios same day.. Now... Just one hour of split work out..
And plus put Zumba classes for 2times a week. But I don't feel guilty to her or myself and happy days!

But at least you are lucky to bring your baby to work and etc... You might have to adjestible work out time for first few weeks till he is comfortable in house and your regular routines of times, days week. But just few weeks ;)

If nobady is home and I get ready for work out Truffle goes to bed in playpen Waite for happy mom comes home!

a question along this line...
 

Hi, I'm new here, and this is my first time posting. I am getting my little
girl on June 3rd at 11 weeks...I work in my home office so I will be monitoring her at all times except when I have to go to town for my daily
banking errands, which she will be in her crate then. I am not giving her
free rein of the house, keeping her on the tile until she is completely
pee pad trained..but this leads me to a question, I have read that you're
not supposed to take them for a walk until all shots, but then how are
you supposed to take them out to learn to potty outside before all shots,
or do you just keep them inside house to go potty on pee pads, and when all shots are completed then start taking outside. I don't have a fenced in
yard. When I am in the house, was thinking about just having her on a leash with me whereever I go, especially in my office, can't have her around the computer wires under my desk. I did buy a popup playpen, so I was thinking about putting that in my office and putting her in there when I am on computer, right behind me. so much to learn. This is my first Yorkie, can't wait, haven't had an inside dog for years and years, so I forgot what to do..LOL:eek:

Lucy is 2 years old but I'm an early work-out person too. I get up at 5:00 and leave the house by 5:30. I let both dogs out before I leave; but do not feed them until I get back at about 7:00 am.

There is usually someone with them here all day - so they can go in and out the back yard as they please. It is fenced.

Our walks are saved for evenings; Lucy hates to walk in the hot sun and I don't have time in the mornings. It stays light here until after 9:00 - so we have plenty of time.

I do suggest you peruse the sick and injured section since your pup will be so young; that way you will know the things to watch for - before any heartache can happen. We've seen too many here lately with the very young and small pups.

If your breeder were willing to keep him until he is 12 weeks; that would be ideal for both of you.

I did not free feed Lucy - but she was 12 weeks when she came home and I worked from home - so I could keep a constant eye on her.

Haven't seen that one but I don't read all of the posts

i must have missed it, can someone tell me how old this pup will be when she gets him.

8 or 9 weeks I believe. She also said in another post that the staff has already taken the mother away from her pup and the other pup in the litter..........

I have no problem speaking for myself, but thanks.....Marley will be 9 weeks this saturday, I am getting him this friday. I understand most of your concerns, and for those who are genuine, it's truly appreciated, but for those who want to only judge, critisize, and tell me to look up the many horrible things that can happen to puppies taken away from mommy before 12 weeks, I would like to offer you a chance to step off your high horse. You would think I was getting my puppy at 4 weeks or something. You did what was best for you, I am doing what works for me. Marley is fine, and instead of the many lectures, it would of been nice to hear a congrats, or simply answer my original thread question. Like I stated, if you made the comment out of care and concern I thank you for caring about marley, but I can see the pure judgement in some of you and honestly....its sad and disappointing. I came here to be a part of the YT community, but so far, in all of my threads, i see people drawing their own conclusions already about how I am already failing as a yorkie mommy. Thats sad for you, because meanwhile I am still excited about bringing home my 9 WEEK OLD puppy.

To all the others who gave positive reinforcement, I thank you for your comments...to the others....well...they say if you don't have anything nice to say dont say anything at all so I will end it here. Smooches. xoxo

At the end of the day...there are many posts I've read where I would do things differently, but I can't judge the next person or their situation. You should try it sometimes.

I really didn't see where anyone is judging you.

For someone who asked for advice; you seem mighty defensive.

I suggested only that you educate yourself - for the sake of the puppy. If that angers you; then so be it. Like it or not - it's not all sunshine and roses when things take a wrong turn. Too many times, we've seen how often that happens.

IF you are prepared - then it is my hope you can prevent anything bad from happening.

I'm glad you are exited about your pup; you seem to have thought this through - but it doesn't hurt to know what to look for and how to handle different situations with a small and young pup. Perhaps you already knew all that - in which case, I apologize.

The ones of us who are telling you what can happen have been there or seen it happen and don't want it to happen to you. The Yorkshire Terrier Club of America says yorkies should not leave there mothers before 12 weeks and there have been studies done it and its not what is best for certain people its whats best for the yorkie pup. The reason people want you to read what can happen is so you can be prepared.

Personally, I think you can find just as many things on this forum about sick dogs with behavioral problems that came from "good breeders" and did not leave mother until 12 weeks. There is just too many factors. Yes I think it's probably ideal... but it's really not the end of the world...

I don't think simply getting a 9 week old dog automatically means a breeder is "BAD". But in this case, yes, it does sound like a puppy mill type situation, which of course I am completely against.

I understand why you feel the way you do. I have felt it too. However, YT has soooo many people with sooooo much knowledge. People here are also passionate which is great too! I learn what I can from those that I know are knowledgeable and the others I skip over. I have been Georgie'sMomma since he was 10 weeks old. I adore him and have done everything in my power to care for him and love him. It hasn't always been easy but he is almost 7 now:D It can be done I can attest to that. 12 weeks is the best age to bring a Yorkie home but since Marley will be home at 9 weeks learn what you can here. I can truly say I am a better Mommy to Georgie because of YT. Please post pics when you bring your sweet boy home.

Actually it is best for the mom and the puppy to stay together for as long as possible. There are a lot of things going on in the care of those dogs that humans don't take into consideration. It is very possible for a younger puppy to survive and do well even though it was taken away from the mom too soon but it is not the best choice for it's well being or yours.
I don't think anyone is judging you. It is the breeder who is at fault here. It has been done by back yard breeders for years. At 6 weeks when a puppy is starting to be weaned the mom stops cleaning up after the pups and the breeder has a handful cleaning up after all those little butts. The breeder wants them gone quickly as a litter of busy messy puppies is a constant care situation. However, the mom is still teaching those little babies lots of socialization lessons. Things that help the puppy to be better able to adapt when it does go to it's new home. Also the puppy does not even start to develop the ability to hold it's bladder until it is about 16 weeks. Up until then it is all about your timing. A baby taken from it's mom at a young age is just that. A baby. People love the little cute darling but it needs the cuddling and care of the mom and litter mates. The new owner has to be ready to be both mom and litter mate to the baby. That is why the first several weeks you have a young puppy it cries a lot and has no idea of potty issues.It just wants the comfort of it's litter. There is so much more but I hope you do read up on caring for a young small breed puppy as I said you will have your hands full even though it is a little puppy. A puppy that is at least 12 weeks of age is more prepared to leave it's litter mates and mom in many ways. The adjustment is quicker and easier for everyone involved. Please don't feel anyone is against you. As I said this is a breeder issue. No one would expect you to know what successful breeders have learned through their years of experience.
I hope things go well for both of you.

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Congratulations, it sounds like you have done some preparing and that's good. I have brought puppies home at 9 weeks with no problems and others with problems. While every week older they are when you get them the less chance of hypoglycemia. After learning why it's better to keep them with the mother until 12weeks I would do that in the future. But my Cali who was 9 weeks when I got her (and had many health issues, bad breeder) is the best socialized of my bunch. Pixie who I got at 13 months is the worst socialized. So enjoy your new baby and know we are here for you.

Thanks Patti. :)

:eek: 2 more days!!!!!! :thumbup:

Can you feed him wet food in the morning before you leave? Then when you leave I would leave some of his dry down. Is it small enough for him to eat it with no problems? If it is kinda big you can cut it in half-

My Peanut is almost 5 and I cut his food in half :D

If I were you I would wake up take care of him, feed-potty maybe a little play then go to the gym/work :D

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Georgie definitely gets his treats cut into the smallest pieces. He will probably need it even more now missing all those teeth LOL

Aww little Georgie!! Bless him :D

LOL Pnut has all his teeth and I still cut his kibble in half :D He is on Acana and its kinda big- maybe like a dime size, I noticed he wasn't eating as much as he should so I cut them in half- worked like a charm! I KNOW he can chew them I just think he doesn't like to HAHA!

Too much work Mom;) Georgie can too but I swear he sits there like ok can someone take care of this for me LOL

Congrats to you!! Sounds like Marley is coming into a very loving caring home. I brought my Rocco home at 9 weeks and he is 22 months now and he is a good boy. It is alot of work having a puppy but with lots of love and patience and training it will all be worth it. I learned alot her on YT.
Cant give you any advice on the gym because IMHO for the first year your time is not your own. Maybe you can work out at home, however Rocco still jumps and wants to play when he sees me jumping around!!!
Again, Good luck to you and Marley and post pix!!!!:)

Reminds me of when I was doing crunches the other day with Georgie on my belly. Well at least he had a lot of padding to lay on LOL :rolleyes:

So does Rocco!!!!:):)

My son said my belly is bouncy...I had to remind him he's the reason why;) Georgie has to be right there with us when we exercise at home. We bring his bed into the room so he can watch. I can only imagine what he is thinking LOL

Thanks everyone. I am fully committed to Marley, I decided to do an at home program for 2 months:) I get my baby tomorrow!!!!

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Yeay!! I bet you are soooo excited!!!! I cant wait to see pics of him!


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