No treats? Picked up my Yorkie today it's love at first sight! As a dog owner all my life I've always had large dogs, Labs, German Shepherd, but wow what was I missing? I fell in love with this dog the moment I saw him he is just such a good dog and I just picked him up today! His very first poop he went on a peepee pad! Couldn't believe it at only 11 weeks old. He's not eating yet, had him home now for about 4 hours, won't touch food or water. Should I be concerned? Also the breeder said don't give him any commercial treats huh? How am I suppose to train him? She said wait a couple weeks and give him boiled chicken instead. But I have Zuke's and Wellness soft treats. Shouldn't I have given him one when he pooped? Confused... |
I am no expert like so many on here are and no doubt will be answering you back. Right now this is all so new to him. New home. New smells. New people. Pretty big adjustment for a young pup his first time away from home he has known for 11 weeks he is used to compared to only 4 hours with you a stranger for now. Could be very confusing and even a little fear thrown in as well. He could also be excited about all of this newness. When I first got my Joey he was 12 weeks old and did not want to eat or drink either.Scared me too so I know where you are coming from. It may just take some adjusting over a few more hours but he does need that nourishment so he won't go down on you. Get some Nutrical or light karo syrup and consult with your vet on giving it to him and also talk to your vet if it doesn't improve. Best wishes and congratulations on your new baby. |
Congrats on your new baby boy. Not eating is not uncommon, remember, he just left his momma, his litter mates, his human momma, all the familiar smells and sounds. Now he is with a stranger, in a strange place, new smells, new sounds, that's a lot of adjusting for a wee little baby. Boil him some boneless chicken cutlets, shred a tiny amount on top of his food, if he still won't eat,give him bits of the chicken. Did you buy Nutrical? if not I suggest to get some asap. AS far as treats, use the boiled chicken for treats when he pees or poops on the pad. What you do not want to do right now is feed him strange foods that may upset his stomach,he is going through a lot of adjustments. As soon as he has adjusted to you, his new home, smells, sounds do not change his diet, not even treats, give him tiny bits of the chicken for all rewards. |
Are you feeding the same food as the breeder? It's fine to use treats for training. |
I think the breeder only worries that the puppy may get an upset stomach. Most puppies do okay with boiled chicken breast, as it's easy to digest. If you want to give treats for training, I'd start with very little. A dog meet organizer once made fun of me for giving my babies "lint-sized pieces" of treats. Said she couldn't even see it! :D But, it's because I know my babies have sensitive stomachs. But...I'd say hold off on the treats until the puppy has settled in and starts to eat regular meals first. Last thing you want is a puppy who refuses kibble and demands only treats. ;) |
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If my two babies got a treat for every good thing they did, they'd bound to get sick. They both have sensitive stomachs. Actually, now that I'm thinking back, Scottie did get sick...when he went to puppy class because of all the treats the trainer told us to give. I guess that's why I'm extra careful. After that, I ended up training them with their kibble for the most part. But I'm sure not all dogs are as sensitive as mine are. |
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At first, most dogs work only for incentive and quick payment, just like us, so successful training initially essentially requires happy motivation and healthy praise combined with a quick food reward to help teach the dog why he should do what you say. I use Tibbe's regular kibble so he's not getting extra calories and he responds wonderfully to it. |
I remember that feeling of bringing home a new baby; Sunny adjusted amazingly right from day 1. As for treats, we use his (dry) dog food as a reward (and as an incentive to leash him up- Mr. Piggy refuses to let us leash him unless he gets a treat for that, too; so glad my dad taught him that!). As he gets older you may want to look at baking treats for him. That way you know what the ingredients are and you can ensure it won't upset his stomach (they do have sensitive tummies). |
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