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robinl · 11-19-2006, 04:38 PM

Well, this was pretty quick. I connected with someone through the board who had one male Yorkie 4 and a half months old. He just came home and he's sitting here next to me in my bed in his little bed. He's so cute and so sweet. I think he's very nervous and scared. He seemed very close to the other dogs in his household and was close to one of the kids in it. He's so sweet. He keep coming over to me wanting to be held.

I setup a playpen for him in the kitchen, with his crate and a litter box (with a puppy pad in it - because he's puppy pad trained currently). I also threw a bunch of his old toys in there. I was sitting with him in there. I think he's clearly tired, I went into my room and when I came back he was right in his crate! I guess I won't have any problems crate training him.

He's being really nice, but I think all this calmness is more because he's sad and scared that he left his place. He did poop twice on the floor (not on the litter box), but as I read here I didn't punish him at all for it because I didn't see him do it. He also peed on the floor. Right now he's just sitting on the bed. I think I should stay with him until it looks like he wants to go to the bathroom and then I'm going to carry him right over to his litter box. Is that the best course of action?

I'm going to stay home with him the next two days to make sure he gets accomodated to his new circumstances. Based on everyone's experience here, how long does it traditionally take for your new puppy who might be used to an old home to cheer up? Should I be worried?

simonandhallie · 11-19-2006, 04:53 PM

Congratulations on your new baby!!! That is wonderful you were able to find him here! It sounds like he has a wonderful new home with you

Gazou · 11-19-2006, 05:11 PM

It can take few days . You can't expect him know the new place in 2 days .

megan_kat22 · 11-19-2006, 05:13 PM

congrats!!! and i love the name!!! lol *wink*

Ladyhawk · 11-19-2006, 05:13 PM

Seems to me it usually took about a week before their full personality came out. That baby is very young and it's whole world has changed. Sounds like you're doing all the right things to make it feel secure and learn to trust you. When you notice that it needs to go take it to the litter box, place him in it and gently say "go potty". When he does tell him "good boy to go potty" and give him a little treat. Leave the pee in the box for a while so he can tell where he went. He'll put it all together before too long. Enjoy your new boy!

Grannyb · 11-19-2006, 05:39 PM

Congratulations on your new baby!

IluvLucy · 11-19-2006, 05:48 PM

Congratulations on your new baby! Please post pics! We'd love to see!

CardsGrl · 11-19-2006, 06:54 PM

congrats on the new little one im sure he will be loved and spoiled rottne in no time lol... post pics soon

Dawgcrazee · 11-19-2006, 07:05 PM

Welcome to YT and Congrats on your new baby!
Good Luck and Blessings,
Teri

robinl · 11-21-2006, 09:49 AM

Here's a photo of him! He is so good and loving. I've attached a photo of Tucker!

Josie's Mom · 11-21-2006, 09:55 AM

WELCOME TO YT!

Lexi Rae · 11-21-2006, 10:10 AM

tucker is such a handsome little fella..... what a doll.... welcome and
congrats....

My2Furbabies · 11-21-2006, 12:01 PM

That is sooo awesome that you got your furbaby! Tucker is gorgeous!

JCarlson2004 · 11-21-2006, 12:03 PM

Congrats! He's a sweetie!

JACKSON'S MOMMY · 11-21-2006, 12:19 PM

Don't worry give it a few days and he will unfold before your eyes! I just brought Jaxson home on the 10th and I only got to spend the weekend with him before going back to work. I come home on my lunch break to check on him and he already know the routine. It was about 3 to 4 days before he started eating right and playing with his toys. This past weekend he started running around 90mph and stalking his toys then pouncing them to death! So he is definately adjusting and he knows I am mommy. Just make sure you do what you have to do to make sure he is eating and drinking. I swear I did not see Jaxson drink any water the first couple of days. I had to mash all his food up. Sunday he actually ate ALL his food in his dish and I was over the moon. The adjustment is just as stressful to us as it is to them because they are so little your paranoid about EVERYTHING!

11-19-2006, 04:38 PM	#1
robinl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 5	Welcome my new Yorkie - Tucker! Well, this was pretty quick. I connected with someone through the board who had one male Yorkie 4 and a half months old. He just came home and he's sitting here next to me in my bed in his little bed. He's so cute and so sweet. I think he's very nervous and scared. He seemed very close to the other dogs in his household and was close to one of the kids in it. He's so sweet. He keep coming over to me wanting to be held. I setup a playpen for him in the kitchen, with his crate and a litter box (with a puppy pad in it - because he's puppy pad trained currently). I also threw a bunch of his old toys in there. I was sitting with him in there. I think he's clearly tired, I went into my room and when I came back he was right in his crate! I guess I won't have any problems crate training him. He's being really nice, but I think all this calmness is more because he's sad and scared that he left his place. He did poop twice on the floor (not on the litter box), but as I read here I didn't punish him at all for it because I didn't see him do it. He also peed on the floor. Right now he's just sitting on the bed. I think I should stay with him until it looks like he wants to go to the bathroom and then I'm going to carry him right over to his litter box. Is that the best course of action? I'm going to stay home with him the next two days to make sure he gets accomodated to his new circumstances. Based on everyone's experience here, how long does it traditionally take for your new puppy who might be used to an old home to cheer up? Should I be worried?

11-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#4
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	congrats!!! and i love the name!!! lol wink __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

11-19-2006, 05:13 PM	#5
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,808	Seems to me it usually took about a week before their full personality came out. That baby is very young and it's whole world has changed. Sounds like you're doing all the right things to make it feel secure and learn to trust you. When you notice that it needs to go take it to the litter box, place him in it and gently say "go potty". When he does tell him "good boy to go potty" and give him a little treat. Leave the pee in the box for a while so he can tell where he went. He'll put it all together before too long. Enjoy your new boy! __________________ Tami

11-19-2006, 05:39 PM	#6
Grannyb YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 647	Congratulations on your new baby! __________________ Proud Mommy of Toto and Prissy

11-19-2006, 05:48 PM	#7
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Congratulations on your new baby! Please post pics! We'd love to see! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

11-19-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Congratulations on your new baby!!! That is wonderful you were able to find him here! It sounds like he has a wonderful new home with you

11-19-2006, 05:11 PM	#3
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	It can take few days . You can't expect him know the new place in 2 days .

11-19-2006, 06:54 PM	#8
CardsGrl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern, Illinois Posts: 416	congrats on the new little one im sure he will be loved and spoiled rottne in no time lol... post pics soon __________________ Cindy

11-19-2006, 07:05 PM	#9
Dawgcrazee YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 465	Congrats and Welcome! Welcome to YT and Congrats on your new baby! Good Luck and Blessings, Teri __________________ Phipps' Pretty Pooches Rockwell, NC 28138

11-21-2006, 09:49 AM	#10
robinl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 5	Here's a photo of him! He is so good and loving. I've attached a photo of Tucker! Attached Thumbnails

11-21-2006, 09:55 AM	#11
Josie's Mom Jojo's & Junior's too! Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watsonville, CA Posts: 1,379	WELCOME TO YT! __________________ Josie, Jojo, Junior & Veronica ...No Home is Complete Without a Yorkie...or Two...better make that 3!..

11-21-2006, 10:10 AM	#12
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	tucker is such a handsome little fella..... what a doll.... welcome and congrats.... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-21-2006, 12:01 PM	#13
My2Furbabies YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MS Posts: 6,247 Blog Entries: 1	That is sooo awesome that you got your furbaby! Tucker is gorgeous! __________________ Chloe & Stewie

11-21-2006, 12:03 PM	#14
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Congrats! He's a sweetie! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

11-21-2006, 12:19 PM	#15
JACKSON'S MOMMY Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TAMPA Posts: 147	The Quiet before the Storm Don't worry give it a few days and he will unfold before your eyes! I just brought Jaxson home on the 10th and I only got to spend the weekend with him before going back to work. I come home on my lunch break to check on him and he already know the routine. It was about 3 to 4 days before he started eating right and playing with his toys. This past weekend he started running around 90mph and stalking his toys then pouncing them to death! So he is definately adjusting and he knows I am mommy. Just make sure you do what you have to do to make sure he is eating and drinking. I swear I did not see Jaxson drink any water the first couple of days. I had to mash all his food up. Sunday he actually ate ALL his food in his dish and I was over the moon. The adjustment is just as stressful to us as it is to them because they are so little your paranoid about EVERYTHING!