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05-01-2016, 03:49 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| New Yorkie Pup Hi, I'm bringing my 9 wk old baby home this week. I'm a little nervous...I want to be the best parent I can and have lots of questions. Crate or pen? Inside potty of outside? Best puppy food and treats? Those are a few to begin with 😀. Thank you for any help! |
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05-01-2016, 04:51 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk and congratulations on your puppy coming this week! I preferred an xpen for my boys. Having an xpen and a crate is useful. Acclimating them to crates is good for when they have to go to the vet for spay/neuter or anything that requires staying for a few hours or overnight. Potty training: choose whatever suits your situation best. For my boys, it is convenient to have them both pad and outdoor trained. They have a pad at all times in our home, but they are happy to go outdoors whenever possible. Outdoor time for a 9 week old puppy should be limited until all puppy vaccinations are given, except for the rabies vacc which should be held until 5 - 6 months. Food: keep your puppy on the food the breeder is feeding until he/she is acclimated to your home. Same with treats. Ask what your breeder is using. There is no one food or set of treats that works best for all dogs. I prefer to avoid store bought treats and use fresh foods instead. Be sure to check out a list of foods that are toxic to dogs to avoid dangerous things. My boys like steamed chicken, a little plain Greek yogurt, a little Parmesan shredded cheese, a tiny bit of scrambled or boiled egg. Be careful to keep it in very small quantities, no seasonings, to avoid making your puppy sick. Every dog is different -- my boys don't do well with fruits, for instance. There is a little bit of trial and error learning.
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05-02-2016, 03:27 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kill Devil Hills NC
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| Thank you so much...you confirmed what I was wanting to do as far as pen and potty training. I heard carrots, frozen blueberries and frozen banana were good treats...what do you think? |
05-02-2016, 04:18 AM | #4 | |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Quote:
I would not be giving *any* fruits or veg for a quite a long while yet as you could cause significant GI upset in such a young one. Also, a reputable breeder will always keep the puppies until they are at least 12 weeks old - is there any way your breeder could keep the pup longer so that it's healthier, sturdier, and more geared for success...?
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05-02-2016, 05:45 AM | #5 | |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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With a tiny puppy, you have to be really careful. As Ann wrote, ideally puppies should stay with the breeder until 12 weeks. Even with my 9+ pound adults, I give tiny, tiny portions of most of the fresh foods when supplementing their main food. No heaping tablespoons or giant bites. It adds up quickly for little dogs.
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05-02-2016, 05:50 AM | #6 | |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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When Max was 3 pounds, I gave him one shredded baby carrot and it always went right through him and gave him gas. We quit carrots.
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05-02-2016, 06:19 AM | #7 |
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05-02-2016, 07:20 PM | #8 |
YT 3000 Club Member | welcome to YT, when your puppy is ready for rabies shot, make sure they are separate from other shots. Rabies and shots are too much for the little ones together. you might want to have some nutrical on hand in case the puppy was too get hypoglycemic. Enjoy they are the best, my little guy is almost 14 yrs old. |
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