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07-12-2012, 07:55 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Loveland, Colorado
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| do you worry when you take out.... your puppy from the house? I have only taken my puppy (now 16 weeks) to the bank driveup and to the vets for her exams and shots. I have opted out of July 4th gatherings, birthday party for last month as I don't want to leave her, and I don't want to take her. I am worried that someone will have a dog and what if the dog decides to take a bite! I know in my area they have doggy daycare that people can take their dogs and play with other dogs for the day, but I'm scared to do that for fear she will somehow get hurt. I know they need to get socialized, but I am worried. She is home with me 24/7 except when DH comes home from work. We have no kids, but I play with her and walk her on her leash around our driveway. She seems happy. I'm a worrywart I guess. |
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07-12-2012, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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| My boys are 3+ years old, and I still struggle with this one. I want them to be socialized, but I also want to keep them safe. You have to use your best judgement relative to other dogs and the people holding the leash. If I don't know the dogs, especially larger dogs, I keep walking. When we do meet up with other dogs, especially larger dogs, I stay alert to body language.
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07-12-2012, 08:06 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Loveland, Colorado
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| I understand what you mean about walking, but I'm not talking about out walking on a leash, I'm mean say my DH daughter is having a dinner, I probably wouldn't go, my DH is getting perturbed with me not leaving the puppy, but I can't help it, and she says, just bring her with you. Well, she has 3 kids, and 1 dog that she got the from pound about 6 months ago. She is a sweet dog when I met her, but that doesn't really tell me what she will do with another dog. I don't want to offend my daughter-in-law, but I would just as soon stay at home with my puppy safe and sound LOL. |
07-12-2012, 08:35 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA
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| Don't blame you really. I wouldn't want to bring my dog. But maybe you should leave the dog home and take a "SHORT" visit. At least once in awhile just t keep peace in the fam |
07-12-2012, 08:40 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: manchester tn
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| You have to decide if this is how you can live your life for the life of your yorkie. Personally I could not become a hermit. You either have to start taking the pup with you or leaving the pup home alone for a time. I do both with mine. Bentley goes everywhere with me that is feasable. I also have a slightly larger yorkiepoo and they are together when I leave them home. Bentley goes with me to the homes of friends and family all the time. Many places there are other animals and children. You just have to introduce them to the animals carefully and watching like a hawk until you know what will happen. Keep your pup harnessed and leashed so that you can lift out of any situation quickly. We all think of these Yorkies as children and if we look at them in that way then we also have to say that to keep a child locked up and separated from society is unfair. More than that it is unfair to yourself to stay reclusive. You can do it! |
07-12-2012, 08:46 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Loveland, Colorado
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| I know, I think I was borderline agorophobic (I think thats the one that is called for people who don't like to leave home) before I got my puppy, now I'm worse...I have only left her twice for less than an hour to go to grocery store, when I got to my front door I could hear her crying from outside the door! I felt horrible and haven't left her since other than to go to the driveup window at the bank. I know I have to do it, but DH daughter lives 1/2 hour one way from my house, so that would mean an hour not including the time I have to visit them, I'm so worried about leaving her alone. |
07-12-2012, 08:56 AM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lake Stevens, WA USA
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| I can take my 15 week old Kipper with me except to church on Sunday (and I have even considered asking my pastor if Kipper could attend, as long as he stays quietly in his travel bag) and when I work 45 miles away, twice a week. He goes with me to my own business, where he meets people who come to deliver things and also my employees who work there. I take him next door to visit 5 of my 14 grandchildren and he loves it! I am extremely careful, as the children could accidentally step on Kipper. So far, nothing has happened and both the children and Kipper are learning to be careful with each other. I do not want a snappy, unsocial little guy like I had with my sweet mini schnauzer (died of Addison's disease at age 11 1/2 years old). I want Kipper to be calm in many different surroundings and with many types of people. I have introduced him to our border collie, Lexi, who stays with our alpacas and geese to protect them. Because of the size difference, I did not let them play together, but they are both friendly with each other. I also introduced Kipper to the alpacas, curious creatures that they are. Kipper scared them! He was so happy, tearing after them until I called him back (good boy, Kipper!). He does play with our 29# mini schnauzer and has yelped a couple of times, but was scared and not hurt. They are playing better together all the time, but never unattended. I am not sure I would ever leave them together unless Kipper gets much bigger than his present 2.9#. I hope you can overcome your fear and let your puppy enjoy those you love and meet each day, within reason. When I do have to leave my dear baby home alone, all I can think about is returning home to him. However, when I first get home, I do not rush to his crate to let him out. I wait until I have been home for a few minutes and make him sit and be quiet before I let him out to see me. His crate is large enough for him to have a separate bed and then a spot with a pee pad, as well as food and water. He is really an amazing and wonderful little guy and I love him dearly! Remember that our little Yorkies are probably happiest when we are totally calm and happy. So do what makes you happy and fits in with your personality and it will all work out (understanding that you will be reasonably protecting your little one from potential harm). I wish you the best! |
07-12-2012, 09:28 AM | #8 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI
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| One of the things I love best is taking Lola places, and she loves it because everyone makes a fuss over her, LOL just look at some of my albums here and you will see that. Your dog is still young so now is the time to start doing it. If you keep the dog couped up she will be unhappy and grow up weird, if you have hangups and you don't take her places she will develop some of them as well, do you want that? Also you should take her for walks not just in the driveway. However as others have said you need to watch her and take precautions. Here are a few suggestions, first of course make sure she has all her shots. Have a secure harness and when around other dogs use a non retractable leash that's not to long. Get a structured carrying case with good ventilation and a lot of openings, that can be used as a travel crate. Put her in it for naps, to get away from unwanted dog advances and prying little kids fingers and hands, get her used to it at home first. Buy a pet stroller, this will come in handy like the carrying case and you can get her up off the floor but still near you, I have used it in my home, on my deck, in stores, at art fairs etc. Lola seems to like being wheeled places even though she likes walking. Start out going to places for short visits, especially pet stores. You also need to get your dog used to you going out on your own, eventually you should be able to leave your dog for at least 6 hours, maybe longer and you need to start now but in short spurts, give her a treat as you go out. Oh well hopefully I gave you some ideas.
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07-12-2012, 10:09 AM | #9 |
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| I know it's scary... but it really is the best getting to take them places. My two LOVE going everywhere with me. They ride in a travel bag and have a car seat so they are safe in the car.
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07-12-2012, 10:19 AM | #10 |
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| For attending social and family events, I use my front-carrying pouch to hold Tatiana. Truthfully, I do this to keep her safe, and also, it comforts her, as she's uncomfortable around people she doesn't know. Also, I tell other people I keep her in there to watch her, so she doesn't have a potty accident in their home (this is when they ask me to put her down so there their toddler kids and dog can have access to her. Uh, I don't think so. I rather they pet her under my watchful eyes. ). Yes, I'm quite the spectacle mingling at a party with dog in a front-carrying pouch. I look like a mama kangaroo. Whenever we show up with Tatiana, I always say,"She's family," or "She's family, too." Thankfully, my husband backs me up on this. |
07-12-2012, 10:21 AM | #11 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama
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| We have always taken Raley everywhere we could possibly take him. When he was a puppy we would leash him and carry him if we were in doubt. To this day Raley's day is not complete if he doesn't get to "go" somewhere!
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07-12-2012, 11:03 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: manchester tn
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| I have only had Bentley for a little over a month, but I have actually snuck him in with me some. I took him in Burger King in my dog carrier that looks like a purse. He never made a peep. I did sneak him a couple of fries for his good behavior. I have also snuck him in to Wal Mart which they frown on. |
07-12-2012, 11:28 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Loveland, Colorado
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| thanks for all your support. I don't have any family other than my DH, so I'm always alone here at the house, so there is really nowhere for me to take her other than the driveup at the bank. I'll probably start to go out more with her when she has her final booster on July 27th. Till then I just jog around our big circular paved driveway with her, she runs next to me, I can't keep up with her. When my DH's grandkids come over, she runs to them and is so excited, but I watch very closely cause the little girl even though they have a chiuaua (sp?) at their house, I don't want my little Emy to get handled roughly. I love her, and she has given me so much company, cause my DH is always gone during the day, I don't remember what it was like when I didn't have her, and I've only had her a month! |
07-12-2012, 11:30 AM | #14 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI
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| I sneak Lola in lots of places, but then there are times that it is just not practical and some places she would be completely out of place and not comfortable, so that is why I am in the mind set of getting them used to both. I used to take her with me more, but now that she can hold her bladder for much longer it is not as necessary plus she is not one that tolerates being hidden in pet purse.
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07-12-2012, 11:32 AM | #15 |
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| You really do need to take extra care of a little puppy. Make sure she has had all shots even if she is not going to be near another dog. Just walking where other dogs have been can spread disease to an unprotected puppy. I don't take Gracie every where with me. We do have a nice park near by where others take their dogs. I try to go early before there are a lot of people there. She has met some friendly dogs there but I have to watch out for the people who let their dogs off lead. Some big dogs think these little furry dogs are toys to play with and that can be dangerous. I feel like I am always on guard and it makes me anxious at times. I don't like feeling like that. I do want her to have fun but be safe at the same time. It's just that I live in an area where the big dogs rule and my little dog is kind of a freak to them. If you don't know anyone with a small dog maybe you can find a meet up group in your area. Sometimes people with small dogs have meetings so their dogs can get together and have fun in a safe setting. If you have a groomer that you can talk to they might be able to give you some ideas of starting a meet up group of your own with other little dogs. Of course there is always the option of getting a friend for your little one! |
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