I LOVE Miley but...
 

...I'm starting to realize how much my life is going to change getting her Saturday. For so long it's been just me and I've been able to pretty much do what we I wanted but now I have to think about Miley. I feel like I'm about to have a human baby! Bittersweet feelings :confused:

Is this normal?? I feel really bad :'(

I'm sure that's normal! Especially if you've never been the sole provider for another life before. It's nerve wracking but once you have her, you won't be able to imagine how it was before she was with you. It'll be okay!

Yeah it's been just me for almost 22 years! I love her to DEATH and I still want to get her. This all started last night when lily (the dog I'm dog sitting) decided she basically wanted to make an attempt at suicide to get to me! I was laying on the bed and she wanted to get up on the bed but she had just had a bath and was wet so I didn't want her on the bed (she freaks out about the hair dryer so I let her air dry a little). I took away her stairs so she couldn't get away she literally cried for 30minutes before she decided to jump on top of the ottoman which was a good distance away from the bed. She crocheted down ready to jump and I freaked and screamed Lily no!!! She began barking really viciously so I got up and blew dry her sooner than I wanted. She hates the dryer of course. I then realized I'm really going to be taking care of another life.

You'll do just fine. One of the GREAT things about these little guys is you can take them so many places with you. We haven't had to change that many things to adapt. Not to mention all the love and laughs they give. Being a yorkie owner definitely has a ton more pros than cons.:):):)

I have not read any of your other posts, so not sure what your lifestyle is like or the reasons you would like a dog. So I have a few questions, not that you have to answer me, just yourself honestly. How old are you, do you live alone, do you go out a lot, how much time are you home, if you are not home much now, are you willing to stay home more. do you have extra disposal income to take care of vet bills, are you secure in your job, do you have friends and family to help you out if the need arises. All these things and more need to be thought about. Personally 30 years ago I was in my late 20's when I got my first yorkie, I don't think I had any reservations and was SO ready to make lifestyle changes, but only a year or two earlier I would not have been ready. Good luck with your choice.

The first year I had Max was like having a human baby, a highly mobile baby. He made me cry a few times pulling kamikaze stunts (I thought "how on earth am I going to keep this puppy alive?!"). But the good far outweighed the challenging stuff.

I believe it is realistic to think how your life will change. Nothing wrong with that.

Yes, it can be normal to have the feelings you are having. Everyone is different and feelings, like opinions, are different to each person. However, as the others have stated, the good far outweigh the bad with these little ones.

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These are questions that you need to seriously consider before you get your baby. There have been several young ladies that thought they wanted a Yorkie, but then, they VERY quickly came to realize there was no more spontaneously jumping up and going with friends...you have a little dog to think about....no more running off to the beach for a long weekend, without thinking about what you are going to do with the puppy....these young ladies became so disenchanted with the wonderment of being a yorkie momma, and they became resentful of the poor little soul. Dont do that...if you know in your heart that you are going to resent the puppy curtailing your comings and goings, put off getting a puppy....baby doesnt deserve that!

It will change you for sure but, it's well worth. After a short time you'll wonder what you did before you got her.....

Hi! I'm Courtney I'm 21 (22 in August) and I'm not your typical 21 year old. I don't drink or smoke. I'm not a partier and basically I'm just a big kid at heart. I have Crohn's disease which sucks a lot sometimes (but I'm thankful to not have anything worse). The main reason I want a dog is because I just love them. They're so lovable and all they want to do is please their owners. I do live with my parents still (had to come home from school due to a crohns setback). I do not go out at all aside from work and the places I do go Miley is able to come along! I have 3 secure sources of income right now. I think I'm nervous because for so long my mom said no (I've been asking since I was about 6-10) and now that the time is finally here I feel like she's not really mine so I'm nervous to get too attached. If she were to get taken from me I would be absolutely heartbroken.

No no no I am madly in love with my baby! I wanna cry just thinking about now being able to get her!! I rarely ever go anywhere and the places I do go she can go with me (aside from work but I got her a very nice 10 panel iris play pen).

Thanks Kristin this was actually really helpful.

Thank you. And I know I'll have tons of laughs and fun with her.

aw, don't worry. This is totally normal. And wait til you get another one- that's a whole new ballpark. There's sometimes when I still think "what have I done??" but 98% of the time I am thinking how lucky I am to have such wonderful little creatures in my life. Is Miley still a puppy? Once they are out of the puppy stage its easier to leave them alone and go out more. Doggie day care is a great alternative if you feel too guilty- they play all day with their friends and you go play with yours. It'll get better.

And for the record, id never resent my puppy over a decision that I made. That wouldn't be fair at all.

sorry for all of the posts I was at cheer and it was hard to say everything I needed to say with my phone! but now I feel like I might've made it seem like I don't care for Miley or like I don't want Miley and thats not the case I promise. It's just...idk...it's so hard to explain. I think it's just overwhelming because like another YT'er said for 22 years i've only been responsible for myself. I think another problem is I want to be the only person ever that takes care of her because I feel like I know the most since I've done the most research. I know my mom and dad are more than capable of taking care of her I just get really nervous :( Like I'd rather her get sick because of something I did wrong vs. something one of my family members did wrong (granted I don't want her sick at all but if she were to ever get sick...). It sucks knowing I have to leave her for work...I wish I could just be with her all day...I even though about buying a baby monitor that comes with an iPhone app to see her when I'm at work.

You will be ok. It is just nerves. When I got Galen he was so little. he wasn't eating as well the week before I was getting him. His siblings left. I think I drove my sweet and very patient breeder crazy with nervous questions. Once you get Miley in your arms, everything will fall into place.

Oh thats another thing...after me my breeder will probably do "question checks" on her clients haha I think I asked just about every question in the book :D I think it is just my nerves getting the best of me. :rolleyes:

Nerves and heightened emotion because of the anticipation and excitement. :) Everything will feel right when you have Miley home, as Verbena/Teri wrote.

I know :) Now to make it through the 9 hour car ride with a puppy :eek:

Bringing home your new bestie.
 

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Yes, Nilla has always been hyperactive and quite acrobatic. For the first year or so I was constantly worried and stressed about her -- ESPECIALLY when she was spayed and wasn't 'supposed' to be jumping around. Some things are impossible, and that is one of them. She may have lasted one or two days without jumping and that was it! I would try and calm her down and just flip out constantly. I still am a bit of a worrier, really ... Everytime I go out with my husband I have to ask: "Did we close the door tightly enough? Did we lock it? Maybe we should go back and check ..." It drives him up the wall! :p You care for them like they are your own children. It's so much different -- even if you used to have a dog or dog(s) with your parents. Once you realize you are this baby's caretaker and they depend on you ... I think that you develop a stronger, more parental bond with them. At least that has been my experience.

I'll tell you one thing ... Your life will be changed forever once you have a bond so strong with your dog. You won't be able to imagine life without your furry sidekick! It's tough at times, and of course it is a lot of responsibility, but it is so rewarding. You get to live with your best friend, and they don't talk back to you (much :animal36)! Ha ha! All joking aside, you will be fine. You don't have to tackle this alone either -- all of us at YorkieTalk are here for advice and to cheer you on!

Thank you. You are awesome :D

Nervous puppies!
 

Make sure to have cold water for her to drink and a towel or two on hand. Nilla was so nervous and carsick when I brought her home that she threw up all over my lap. :thumbup: Good times! Ha ha!

I got a little travel water bottle today along with some puppy wipes. I'll pack a few towels and an extra water bottle in case she gets sick! Thanks for the advice!!

Vroom, vroom!
 

No problem! ^^ I think if my present self could tell my past self to take a towel and have it on my lap when we drove her home, I would. xD I can imagine a 9 hour car ride with a wet, vomit lap would be ... Uncomfortable ...

I think it was mostly her nerves that got the best of her, and I don't blame her! New, weirdo people taking her away in hot ol' July ... We stopped and got her some cold water in a cup and let her take a potty break, and naturally she drank, drank, drank, and didn't pee. So when we got back in the car she threw up the water ... In all over and in between my legs ... Like I peed myself. She settled down more once we got to the house. She liked running in the yard, and her breeder gave us a loofah bear that had the mother's scent on it, so we played with it outside the first time. ^^ Then she went into indoor quarantine until she got the remainder of her shots.

I think you have answered your own questions. You just needed to be helped to answer them. In my opinion, it sounds like you are ready to have this baby to love you and for you to love and nurture. Yes, there are the difficult times at first with potty training, lack of a full nights sleep, etc. BUT. This will not last forever. And all of the sweet puppy kisses and love you will have returned will be well worth any sacrifices you make. I, too, wish you luck in making your final decision.

Your life is going to change, but for the better :) My two get me out so much more than I did before I had them... Whether it's walks, trips to the park, getting out on the river, trips to the pet store... We are constantly on the go with the pups. It's a lot of fun!

I think its normal. Miley is going to change your life in good ways and some other ways. Its hard to take care of a puppy and scary. When I was lacking sleep once when Callie was a puppy I pulled her crate into the living room and told my mom I just can't do this anymore and was crying terribly. I was just overwhelmed and because everyone wanted this to be 100% my puppy I wasn't getting much help and really needed sleep. My mom would watch her for me so I could get an hour nap every day but sheesh puppy hood is hard and I wish I had this site when Callie was a pup. It will all be worth it though she will give you unconditional love even if you don't do something perfect.

You just took the thought's right out of my brain...although I am her primary provider it's literally like my family wants me to be the only one that provides for her. I work 3 jobs and she can only go to 1 of those jobs.