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Hopesmom · 10-22-2012, 11:51 AM

Congrats! We got our little girl Hope at 9 weeks. I didn't know they should have kept her till she was 12 weeks but she did well. She's 7 months old now & 4 1/2 lbs. Praying all goes well.

Teresa Ford · 10-22-2012, 11:52 AM

I agree with gracielove and yorkietalkjilly.
I know it is different in Europe many pups are placed at 6, 7, or 8 weeks. I hope things are changing especialy with breeders of the toy dogs. The home clubs should be encouraging breeders to keep pups with the mom and litter mates until they are 12 weeks old.
Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy isyounger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy andteach him like she would.
1. Umbilical Tethering
Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash tohis harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he cansee you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is nothooked to you he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist theurge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggie babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking ismuch better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look toyou for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does.
2. PottyPrep
The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. Soyou have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge topee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand theycan wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cueword ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty'pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You areteaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok.
Sorry for the words sticking together. I will try to fix that. Best wishes, Teresa

CouversMom · 10-22-2012, 12:14 PM

Congratulations! She is adorable. I wonder why your breeder lied to you? I'm glad you found YorkieTalk and will be able to get a lot of valuable information from the members.

10-22-2012, 11:52 AM	#17
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	I agree with gracielove and yorkietalkjilly. I know it is different in Europe many pups are placed at 6, 7, or 8 weeks. I hope things are changing especialy with breeders of the toy dogs. The home clubs should be encouraging breeders to keep pups with the mom and litter mates until they are 12 weeks old. Congratulations on your new Puppy. A Yorkie puppyshould stay with his mother until he is about 12 weeks old. If Your puppy isyounger, you have a premature puppy in a way. You will have to be his mommy andteach him like she would. 1. Umbilical Tethering Is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and keep him safe. Hook a leash tohis harness and put the other end on your wrist. He will feel secure, he cansee you, smell you, and hear your heart beat and breathing. When he is nothooked to you he should be safe in his crate or play pen. You should resist theurge to carry your puppy around. This is a human instinct for human babies.Doggie babies need to walk and learn to follow the leader. Walking ismuch better for them, it makes their muscles strong and teaches them to look toyou for directions. They learn by watching and doing what the leader does. 2. PottyPrep The mother dog begins to push the puppies out of the nest area to potty at 4weeks, at 6 weeks they follow her to the potty place and copy her behavior. Soyou have to pick a place and take your baby about every 2 hours during the day.They really do not know they can hold urine, when they feel the urge topee they pee. When they are 8 to 10 weeks old, they begin to understand theycan wait a few minutes, you can begin true potty training. Always praiseif they potty in the right place. Potty breaks should be short. Say your cueword ' POTTY NOW' give him 3 to 5 minutes to potty. If he goes, praise 'Good Potty'pet and maybe reward with off the leash play time in a fenced yard. You areteaching him potty first, then sniff and play is ok. Sorry for the words sticking together. I will try to fix that. Best wishes, Teresa __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 10-22-2012 at 11:53 AM.

10-22-2012, 12:14 PM	#18
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Congratulations! She is adorable. I wonder why your breeder lied to you? I'm glad you found YorkieTalk and will be able to get a lot of valuable information from the members. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

10-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#16
Hopesmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY Posts: 247	Congrats! We got our little girl Hope at 9 weeks. I didn't know they should have kept her till she was 12 weeks but she did well. She's 7 months old now & 4 1/2 lbs. Praying all goes well.