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CouversMom · 11-26-2012, 01:42 PM

I think if you have the right set up, you can eventually leave him alone for an 8 hour day. For now, I would just leave food down for him at all times so that he can eat when he is hungry.

My two have a room to themselves and occasionally when my DH can't come home for lunch, they do fine. They just use their potty pads and nap. Have you tried potty pads with him?

CouversMom · 11-26-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JStampler

Lovetodream88, Louie is perfectly healthy. I was referring to my friend who normally lets Louie outside during the day when I said he was too sick to get out of bed. I'll let him know that he should take himself to the vet right away though!

I'm sure he will appreciate that!

Lovetodream88 · 11-26-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JStampler

My wife is about 30 minutes away from home and was able to get home at lunch to give him a little food and let him outside really quick. All is well!

Lovetodream88, Louie is perfectly healthy. I was referring to my friend who normally lets Louie outside during the day when I said he was too sick to get out of bed. I'll let him know that he should take himself to the vet right away though!

Ok I am sorry I misread or misunderstood glad the pup is ok.

Lovetodream88 · 11-26-2012, 02:37 PM

I would pad train to a puppy pad so when your at work he as an option to go to the bathroom when he needs too. Also with pups they really need food and water down all the time.

LILBIT1 · 11-26-2012, 02:41 PM

Get an x-pen food, water, bed, potty pad all fit in it.

Lovetodream88 · 11-26-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LILBIT1

Get an x-pen food, water, bed, potty pad all fit in it.

He said they have one but the pup can climb out of it.

AlwaysTexas · 11-26-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

I would get a ex pen and leave him in there. So he can have his pee pad on one side and you can food on the other side

I agree, an xpen where he can have access to food/water and a place to potty away from his food is great.

RileyDC · 11-26-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JStampler

Lovetodream88, Louie is perfectly healthy. I was referring to my friend who normally lets Louie outside during the day when I said he was too sick to get out of bed. I'll let him know that he should take himself to the vet right away though!

LOL!!!!!!!!

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maggiefromnj · 11-26-2012, 05:29 PM

If he is 3lbs at 14 weeks I'd bet he grows bigger than the 5 lbs you are planning on...more like 8 I would think...I'm just going by my baby who was 2.5 lbs at 12 weeks, but wasn't a good eater at the time because she was more timid than the puppies she was in with, so she should have been about 3 lbs at the time...She is now 10 pounds (yorkie poo)

Yorkie parents might know more than me.

ConnieO · 11-26-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JStampler

He then escaped one day and that was the end of that. Louie stands about 6-7 inches tall and somehow managed to climb out of a 3 foot tall x-pen!

That is a concern of mine, too, since Khaleesi is so athletic. I saw one x-pen with a mosquito net looking top that could be secured to the posts of the pen. I'll bet one could fabricate such a thing to fit an existing pen using mosquito net yardage, and then the babies couldn't climb out.

JStampler · 11-27-2012, 05:53 AM

Thank you all for the great advice. We originally tried pad training him but he would literally drag his toys, blankets and even some food to the pads and lay on them and pee/poop on the floor where we originally set him up a nice little bed with fluffy blankets. He's a special one, thats for sure. He seems to do really well with going outside and I dont want to confuse him to make him think it's okay to go inside and outside. Do a lot of you have them trained to use pads inside and still take them outside when you are home?

As for the x-pen, I have the IRIS playpen for those who are familiar with it. I actually just found a nylon mesh material cover for it that has velcro straps to keep it tight. It's under $20 on amazon so I just got that. Hopefully we dont use it much and our sitter is reliable, but at least we can have peace of mind that he will be safe in there during the day if we need to and not be afraid that he got out and detroyed our house.

As for his size, the only reason I said I expect him to be about 5 pounds is because that's what the breeder said. The mom and dad were only 4 and 5 pounds so I didnt think he would be much bigger than them.

jeane · 11-27-2012, 08:03 AM

I am so glad that he is okay

GuinnessStout · 11-27-2012, 08:05 AM

Mine was pad trained but now goes outside but come to find out if he has to GO when aren't there or he does not get our attention in time then the mat at the door is far game... Thank goodness it is washable.

Yorkiemom1 · 11-27-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Verbena

I would get a ex pen and leave him in there. So he can have his pee pad on one side and you can food on the other side

This baby should NOT be without food all day long!!! Put him in an ex-pen, with pee pads on one end, and food and water on the other end with his bed.....There is too many things that can happen to people that are going to come and check on baby, .....just leave the baby with some food and water and a TV on for company. Then, if the pet sitter or friend cant get to the house, the baby is going to be fine. Get a cover for the top of the ex-pen so the baby cant climb out!

11-26-2012, 01:42 PM	#16
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I think if you have the right set up, you can eventually leave him alone for an 8 hour day. For now, I would just leave food down for him at all times so that he can eat when he is hungry. My two have a room to themselves and occasionally when my DH can't come home for lunch, they do fine. They just use their potty pads and nap. Have you tried potty pads with him? __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

11-26-2012, 02:37 PM	#19
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I would pad train to a puppy pad so when your at work he as an option to go to the bathroom when he needs too. Also with pups they really need food and water down all the time. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

11-27-2012, 08:05 AM	#28
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	Mine was pad trained but now goes outside but come to find out if he has to GO when aren't there or he does not get our attention in time then the mat at the door is far game... Thank goodness it is washable. __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

11-26-2012, 02:41 PM	#20
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	Get an x-pen food, water, bed, potty pad all fit in it.

11-26-2012, 04:43 PM	#23
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Quote: Originally Posted by JStampler Lovetodream88, Louie is perfectly healthy. I was referring to my friend who normally lets Louie outside during the day when I said he was too sick to get out of bed. I'll let him know that he should take himself to the vet right away though! LOL!!!!!!!! .

11-26-2012, 05:29 PM	#24
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	If he is 3lbs at 14 weeks I'd bet he grows bigger than the 5 lbs you are planning on...more like 8 I would think...I'm just going by my baby who was 2.5 lbs at 12 weeks, but wasn't a good eater at the time because she was more timid than the puppies she was in with, so she should have been about 3 lbs at the time...She is now 10 pounds (yorkie poo) Yorkie parents might know more than me.

11-27-2012, 05:53 AM	#26
JStampler Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 21	Thank you all for the great advice. We originally tried pad training him but he would literally drag his toys, blankets and even some food to the pads and lay on them and pee/poop on the floor where we originally set him up a nice little bed with fluffy blankets. He's a special one, thats for sure. He seems to do really well with going outside and I dont want to confuse him to make him think it's okay to go inside and outside. Do a lot of you have them trained to use pads inside and still take them outside when you are home? As for the x-pen, I have the IRIS playpen for those who are familiar with it. I actually just found a nylon mesh material cover for it that has velcro straps to keep it tight. It's under $20 on amazon so I just got that. Hopefully we dont use it much and our sitter is reliable, but at least we can have peace of mind that he will be safe in there during the day if we need to and not be afraid that he got out and detroyed our house. As for his size, the only reason I said I expect him to be about 5 pounds is because that's what the breeder said. The mom and dad were only 4 and 5 pounds so I didnt think he would be much bigger than them.

11-27-2012, 08:03 AM	#27
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	I am so glad that he is okay