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Twonster · 04-15-2016, 08:37 PM

Thank you all again we finally have her home was a rough start she was fussy trying to bite at first so we put something on her head so she couldnt bite. 5 min at home and she wont leave my side the kids love her. She needs a good grooming im taking her to the vet in the morning cause she had no shot records but they say she has had all her shots but im taking her tomarrow to be safe. They were only feeding her 1 time in the morning that cant be good how much and how often should.i feed her? Her is a couple pics.

matese · 04-16-2016, 03:29 AM

As far as feeding, Do you know what her weight is? what ever food you are giving her, if it's dry food, it should have on the bag how much food to feed for dog of her weight. This is just a GUIDE line, she may need more or less then what is on the bag. You can also ask your Vet as this pup could be under weight or over weight. For example, if it reads 1 cup daily, divide that in 2, then feed 1/2 cup in the morning, and 1/2 a cup in the evening, Keep her on a feeding schedule. Example...I feed Cody every morning at 7AM then at 5PM, feeding on a schedule will help you in knowing appox. when she will need to potty. Dogs are creatures of habit, once you start something, they EXPECT it. If you want her to potty outdoors that has to also be scheduled. Feed a same time both morning then at night. After she eats wait 20 minutes then take her outdoors. Times differ with all dogs, so it's a trial and error period until you find out how long she needs before she is ready to potty. Some dogs it may be 30 minutes, some can be 10 minutes after eating. If she is a outdoor potty dog, when you take her out, it is ti POTTY, not a play time, so no playing, tell her what you want her to do, poo poo or pee pee or what ever words you choose. Cody now pees or poops on command lol. Good Luck, it may take time but she will get it.

Twonster · 04-16-2016, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

As far as feeding, Do you know what her weight is? what ever food you are giving her, if it's dry food, it should have on the bag how much food to feed for dog of her weight. This is just a GUIDE line, she may need more or less then what is on the bag. You can also ask your Vet as this pup could be under weight or over weight. For example, if it reads 1 cup daily, divide that in 2, then feed 1/2 cup in the morning, and 1/2 a cup in the evening, Keep her on a feeding schedule. Example...I feed Cody every morning at 7AM then at 5PM, feeding on a schedule will help you in knowing appox. when she will need to potty. Dogs are creatures of habit, once you start something, they EXPECT it. If you want her to potty outdoors that has to also be scheduled. Feed a same time both morning then at night. After she eats wait 20 minutes then take her outdoors. Times differ with all dogs, so it's a trial and error period until you find out how long she needs before she is ready to potty. Some dogs it may be 30 minutes, some can be 10 minutes after eating. If she is a outdoor potty dog, when you take her out, it is ti POTTY, not a play time, so no playing, tell her what you want her to do, poo poo or pee pee or what ever words you choose. Cody now pees or poops on command lol. Good Luck, it may take time but she will get it.

Thank you. She just gave us a ziplock bag of food. Im taking her to the vet first thing this morning and buying some new food to mix with this lil bit we allready have. She went all night with out pottyin or peeing in the house and she went as soon as i took her outside but she only pee pee. And she has only eaten like 3 nibbles of the dog food we have. She loves these pup peroni stix i only gave her 1.

azkaty · 04-16-2016, 04:15 PM

Read the "sticky notes " at the top of the major sections - very good advise . Get a good quality dog food to feed . These small fur kinds don't eat much so get the very best
Welcome to your adventure and love of your new yorkie

Yorkiemom1 · 04-16-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by canana

Limit the areas the pup is allowed to access, best in a small room without carpets. When not able to supervise, back in the crate. Or tether the pup to you wherever you go.

As others said, puppy proof the house, make sure there's no wires to chew on in the small area allowed. Make sure to remove anything you don't want the pup to chew on. Have lots of dog toys ready - a variety of types of toys.

They love stuffed animals - just make sure there are no sewn on parts, like eyes, that can be chewed off and swallowed.

A great rule of thumb....look at any given situation and ask your self...."can he get thru there? Can he drown in that? Can he choke on that? Can he chew that off the baseboard, the door, the wall, the carpet, the floor, the rug, the plant, the cabinet, etc, etc, etc....He CAN and he WILL!!! They are ten times as bad as a 3 year old toddler, when it comes to getting into anything/everything. Dont trust them to have an ounce of good judgement, because they are enfants, they are instigators, they live to get into stuff and explore! NEVER leave that pup unattended, alone, with full run of the house, you are asking for MAJOR problems and events! Dont wait to get that book....get that immediately.....you are going to need it!

JuliannaB · 04-16-2016, 04:45 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk. Wow! How lucky is this little one to have you all to shower your love on! I would just like to add to the suggestions about safety; watch out for stairs, if you have any. I've taught my dog not to go up/down them, as it is so easy for these little dears to fall. As well, I had trouble with mine biting himself and through trial and error, and loads of input from others here, that mine was allergic to anything fowl; chicken, duck, turkey. All fowl is the same, and some just can't take it. My Bailey has been mucho better since I changed his food and have never looked back. So hard when something is wrong with them and they can't tell us. Just curious - what was their reason for needing a new home for this gorgeous girl? Good luck with your 1yo and I look forward to hearing how things are going. Any names yet?

zakaoru · 04-17-2016, 03:20 AM

Hello! Welcome to Yorkietalk!Adorable pup you got! Use harness rather than usual collars. Yorkies' necks are not as tough as other dogs'. What is her name?

She's lucky to have you!

matese · 04-17-2016, 07:12 AM

First day or 2 in a new home with new ppl she may not eat a normal amount of food, not knowing the brand of food the prev. owner was feeding her, and having just a small bag of what she was eating may not be enough to transition her over to a new brand of food, she may have soft stools. Yes she is going to stick to you like glue. She is scared, confused, she needs time to gain trust in her new surroundings, to bond with your family, you are showing her love, comfort, care, so you are her protector now. As she gains trust in the other members of your family she will share herself with them. Give her a calm quiet place for now to eat.

Twonster · 04-18-2016, 06:00 PM

Thanks for all the advice its been a long weekend. We renamed her Sparkle. Im surprised at how smart she is she allready knows when i point to her bed she goes right to it, and no accidents in the house so far (fingers crossed) lol and she was left home all day today for bout 8 hours. But she has got a lil aggressive with the kids when they try to pet her she sorta bits at them but i figured she still getting use to them. Right now she is getting her first shampoo and hair cut! We cant wait to see what she looks like all FRESH lol! Again thank you!

Is Blue brand dog food a good choice?

maxdog · 04-18-2016, 06:51 PM

We can't wait to see her either! Pics!

Magnus · 04-18-2016, 07:49 PM

I'm not trying to put down the brand but... wasn't pup peroni stix on one of those list of treats not to give? Please correct me if I'm wrong!

Twonster · 04-18-2016, 08:42 PM

Magnus what list i allready gave her some pup peroni stix and she loves them o man let me take a look before i feed her anymore.

Magnus · 04-20-2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Twonster

Magnus what list i allready gave her some pup peroni stix and she loves them o man let me take a look before i feed her anymore.

I can't remember where I saw it but as a general rule of thumb, it's advised not to give your pup anything that's "made in china".

Toxic Treats from China

Twonster · 04-20-2016, 01:46 PM

Ok thanks for that advice on china. I will keep my eyes open! I trying to post pics but for some reason i keep getting errors

AbbysMom08 · 04-25-2016, 06:27 PM

Would love to see more pics of your little furbaby.
Hope all is going well.

04-16-2016, 03:29 AM	#17
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	As far as feeding, Do you know what her weight is? what ever food you are giving her, if it's dry food, it should have on the bag how much food to feed for dog of her weight. This is just a GUIDE line, she may need more or less then what is on the bag. You can also ask your Vet as this pup could be under weight or over weight. For example, if it reads 1 cup daily, divide that in 2, then feed 1/2 cup in the morning, and 1/2 a cup in the evening, Keep her on a feeding schedule. Example...I feed Cody every morning at 7AM then at 5PM, feeding on a schedule will help you in knowing appox. when she will need to potty. Dogs are creatures of habit, once you start something, they EXPECT it. If you want her to potty outdoors that has to also be scheduled. Feed a same time both morning then at night. After she eats wait 20 minutes then take her outdoors. Times differ with all dogs, so it's a trial and error period until you find out how long she needs before she is ready to potty. Some dogs it may be 30 minutes, some can be 10 minutes after eating. If she is a outdoor potty dog, when you take her out, it is ti POTTY, not a play time, so no playing, tell her what you want her to do, poo poo or pee pee or what ever words you choose. Cody now pees or poops on command lol. Good Luck, it may take time but she will get it. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog Last edited by matese; 04-16-2016 at 03:34 AM.

04-16-2016, 04:15 PM	#19
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	Read the "sticky notes " at the top of the major sections - very good advise . Get a good quality dog food to feed . These small fur kinds don't eat much so get the very best Welcome to your adventure and love of your new yorkie __________________ Katy

04-16-2016, 04:45 PM	#21
JuliannaB YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 782	Congrats! Welcome to YorkieTalk. Wow! How lucky is this little one to have you all to shower your love on! I would just like to add to the suggestions about safety; watch out for stairs, if you have any. I've taught my dog not to go up/down them, as it is so easy for these little dears to fall. As well, I had trouble with mine biting himself and through trial and error, and loads of input from others here, that mine was allergic to anything fowl; chicken, duck, turkey. All fowl is the same, and some just can't take it. My Bailey has been mucho better since I changed his food and have never looked back. So hard when something is wrong with them and they can't tell us. Just curious - what was their reason for needing a new home for this gorgeous girl? Good luck with your 1yo and I look forward to hearing how things are going. Any names yet?

04-17-2016, 03:20 AM	#22
zakaoru YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Philippines Posts: 9	sweet pup Hello! Welcome to Yorkietalk!Adorable pup you got! Use harness rather than usual collars. Yorkies' necks are not as tough as other dogs'. What is her name? She's lucky to have you!

04-17-2016, 07:12 AM	#23
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	First day or 2 in a new home with new ppl she may not eat a normal amount of food, not knowing the brand of food the prev. owner was feeding her, and having just a small bag of what she was eating may not be enough to transition her over to a new brand of food, she may have soft stools. Yes she is going to stick to you like glue. She is scared, confused, she needs time to gain trust in her new surroundings, to bond with your family, you are showing her love, comfort, care, so you are her protector now. As she gains trust in the other members of your family she will share herself with them. Give her a calm quiet place for now to eat. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

04-15-2016, 08:37 PM	#16
Twonster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Las vegas, nv, usa Posts: 7	Thank you all again we finally have her home was a rough start she was fussy trying to bite at first so we put something on her head so she couldnt bite. 5 min at home and she wont leave my side the kids love her. She needs a good grooming im taking her to the vet in the morning cause she had no shot records but they say she has had all her shots but im taking her tomarrow to be safe. They were only feeding her 1 time in the morning that cant be good how much and how often should.i feed her? Her is a couple pics.

04-18-2016, 06:00 PM	#24
Twonster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Las vegas, nv, usa Posts: 7	Thanks for all the advice its been a long weekend. We renamed her Sparkle. Im surprised at how smart she is she allready knows when i point to her bed she goes right to it, and no accidents in the house so far (fingers crossed) lol and she was left home all day today for bout 8 hours. But she has got a lil aggressive with the kids when they try to pet her she sorta bits at them but i figured she still getting use to them. Right now she is getting her first shampoo and hair cut! We cant wait to see what she looks like all FRESH lol! Again thank you! Is Blue brand dog food a good choice?

04-18-2016, 06:51 PM	#25
maxdog Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brownstown MI USA Posts: 18,650	We can't wait to see her either! Pics! __________________ Max & Sasha's daddy

04-18-2016, 07:49 PM	#26
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	I'm not trying to put down the brand but... wasn't pup peroni stix on one of those list of treats not to give? Please correct me if I'm wrong!

04-18-2016, 08:42 PM	#27
Twonster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Las vegas, nv, usa Posts: 7	Magnus what list i allready gave her some pup peroni stix and she loves them o man let me take a look before i feed her anymore.

04-20-2016, 01:46 PM	#29
Twonster YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Las vegas, nv, usa Posts: 7	Ok thanks for that advice on china. I will keep my eyes open! I trying to post pics but for some reason i keep getting errors

04-25-2016, 06:27 PM	#30
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,268	Would love to see more pics of your little furbaby. Hope all is going well. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby Last edited by AbbysMom08; 04-25-2016 at 06:30 PM.