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01-22-2006, 08:07 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchest-oh! (lol) England.
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| Planning on getting a Yorkie puppy! Hello. I'm new to this board, I joined cause me and my family are planning on buying a little Yorkie puppy, I'm so excited. We are sure that a Yorkie is right for us as we've read all about them on various websites. I just wondered if you could all give us a second opinion since you all own one. Our puppy will be with someone constantly for 2 weeks, in those weeks it'll be house trained etc.. hopefully by the end of those weeks it'll basically know right and wrong, we don't expect it to never 'do it's business' in the house ever again after the weeks. It'll be kept in the kitchen at night until we are certain it is fully house trained. (Are Yorkie's suitably okay with being left alone at night and during the day?) At this time it'll be able to sleep with me in my room.. me and my family have had a debate about whether or not to keep the bedroom door closed or open. My argument is that it may fall down the stairs in the middle of the night because it'll be dark whereas my dad says it should be free to roam. Any opinions on this? We understand it will need constant grooming and stuff, but we've decided we're going to keep it's hair short. Do we need to groom whilst it's short, if so how many times a week? Is it true Yorkie's hardly moult? Apparently, Yorkie's are quite obedient and loyal to it's owner.. is this true? I've always wanted to have a dog that depends on me, follows me etc etc.. and since we will be raising it from a puppy, is there a chance it will occur? We've had a dog in the past who was a stray, we had difficulty with stopping it from running off.. Could we let our Yorkie off it's lead and be certain that it won't run away? I understand that they don't need much exercise.. is this true? Everyone here is so excited about getting our new little puppy (hopefully we shall have one in 20 days, yes I'm counting!) but we are apprehensive that we don't choose the wrong dog as we have in previous occasion. Suggestions on training techniques will also be very helpful! Thanks, Emma. (newbie.) |
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01-22-2006, 08:20 AM | #2 |
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| Welcome to YT. IMO Yorkies are normally not housebroken in just two weeks. Some maybe, some longer, some never. Yorkies can be difficult IMO in this area. Yorkies normally don't like to be left alone. Of course it's impossible to be with them 24/7 minute by minute so a enclosed area to offer safety and comfort is helpful. Possibly a kitchen, bathroom, kennel, x-pen. Young pups should NOT have free run of the house. Regarding the stairs, this is where an enclosed area is needed. Safety and comfort, #1 priority with a Yorkie. Even short cut Yorkies need grooming. They need to have their anal glands expressed, nails clipped, bathed/conditioned/brushed/etc. Normally every 6 weeks is how often I have my fur kids groomed by a professional. At home I bath them once a week. Yorkies are very bonded to their owners. They LOVE to be with you. Exersize is needed for Yorkies. Running around the house or outside being supervised is great. Yorkies need a lot of rest though too, especially being young pups. Good luck.
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01-22-2006, 08:27 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchest-oh! (lol) England.
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| Thanks for the advice. We'll make sure our Yorkie will be fully looked after. I was planning on a few walks in the week and the days where it doesnt get a walk, about 20 minutes play time in the garden with a soft ball. Thanks again for the advice! I'll make sure I persuade my dad to keep my bedroom door closed. P.S) If thats your Yorkie in your avatar, it's adorable. |
01-22-2006, 08:35 AM | #4 |
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| Just another note. No, you cannot be sure if left off his/her lead that he/she will not run away! They are little buggers when it comes to being loose and having their freedom. They will try to escape and they are FAST! I'm sure with training your Yorkie will be able to be off lead in a place like a dog park, or similar, but I would be afraid to just turn him/her loose until this is something that you are completely sure of. |
01-22-2006, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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| Okay, I'll try some training before I do. I was thinking of (in the garden/house) calling it's name and when it comes, giving it a treat and continue to do that.. moving further away and out of sight each time. Hopefully we'll pick a bright puppy. :P What's the answer to my moult question? My mum is a neat freak and it'd drive her insane if there was hair everywhere. |
01-22-2006, 08:44 AM | #6 | |
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01-22-2006, 08:45 AM | #7 |
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| Okay, thank you. |
01-22-2006, 08:46 AM | #8 | |
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01-22-2006, 08:48 AM | #9 | |
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01-22-2006, 08:50 AM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchest-oh! (lol) England.
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| Hi, I'm from Manchester too. Nice to see a fellow Manc! I was just wondering, have any of you ever regretted getting your Yorkie? |
01-22-2006, 08:51 AM | #11 | |
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Maybe this is just because he is a baby still though as my mums yorkie would run and run and not look back if she was ever let off her lead Or maybe because my mum never tried letting Meg off the lead when she was a baby ???? I don't know lol
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01-22-2006, 08:54 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchest-oh! (lol) England.
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| Also.. during the day, our Yorkie will be left alone for a few hours as we all work full time. My friend leaves her dog too but she also leaves a radio on so it's almost like somebody is still there, apparently this helps. I was thinking of trying that if my Yorkie gets too unsettled. What do you think? |
01-22-2006, 08:56 AM | #13 | |
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I never regretted getting Smudger for a second although i thought about it for a long long time. We lived in an appartment before we bought the house we live in now and we wanted a dog then but didn't think it would be fair. I know people who have got dogs without thinking about it properly and then they get rid of them which I think is terrible, a dog is a big commitment. It has certainly taught me alot about responsibility. You have to feed them, bath them, walk them (even if you can't be bothered) insure them, take them to the vet, groom them, take care of their eyes and claws, train them, make sure you have the time to give them et etc It doesn't sound like a big deal but it isn't as easy as people believe. (sorry sounds like I'm trying to put you off lol)
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01-22-2006, 08:58 AM | #14 | |
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Are you kidding? Never!! I have never regretted it for a second!! Having a Yorkie IMO only makes me want more and more and more! The bond is unbelievable between you and your Yorkie.
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01-22-2006, 08:58 AM | #15 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchest-oh! (lol) England.
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| Don't worry, I'll be more than willing to do all those things. |
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