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YorkyMommy · 01-29-2007, 05:40 PM

I only want to add that I think an older puppy would be easier to handle a working schedule. The younger they are the more they need, just like babies - for sure. Best of luck to you. What a joy these little (and some, not so little) ones bring.

Buddah<3r · 01-29-2007, 05:54 PM

another suggestion....

Do not go for one that is too small. They are A LOT more work and they need you to be there with them all the time. Hypoglycemia is a major problem and really scary!

I know we all love the tiniest lilttle baby but it isnt worth the stress!!! and trust me you will love one a little bigger just as much

Sweetums · 01-29-2007, 06:30 PM

I suggest you read the forum on here about training and notice how many people have problems potty training. Our puppy did go outside when we got her, but if we didn't take her out, she peed every place, even tho we kept her on a leash all the time. She has gotten pretty good at going on the potty pad after two months, but still for no reason it seems like, she'll pee randomly somewhere else every so often. Or she'll miss the potty pad. That's not really her fault since the potty pad lays flat on the floor, she sniffs it and then tries to aim for it, but her aim isn't all that great each time, probably because she doesn't know exactly where the edge is in relationship to her little private spot.

Oscar's Mummy · 01-29-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedicated_uno

I wouldn't get a DOG if i was in your shoes. they need attention and training. leaving them along for hours and hours of days is no good. they gotta pee 3 and s**t 3 times a day or more. good thing my dog is alreaady trained to ask when to pee and poo. If he don't ask ill ask him and he walks to the door and i open it for him to go and takecare of bizness. but it takes time to training him. he knows other tricks. I don't think you will have the time for this.

Honestly if i had a puppy and you offer me money to buy it. i would say no because of your life style at the moment. I would suggest getting a cat.

It was easy for my family to have the puppy because there was always someone to takecare of him. Dogs are just dogs they are just like kids. gotta watch them.

Lots of people who have this type of 'lifestyle' aka work, own dogs. Myself included. I have two and they keep each other company while I'm at work. Mind you, my job is quite flexible so I don't work long days and often get to work from home. But I think if she puts research into it and devotes that month to training, she AND the puppy can be very happy.

It's not really fair to say that because you work or something you shouldn't have a dog. Sure if you work 12 hour days and have zero time for them then I might agree. But how else do you PAY for their needs? I'm not independently wealthy.. I have to work, and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

Oscar's Mummy · 01-29-2007, 07:02 PM

You said you would be living with your mom - is she willing to help with training, care, etc. while you're at work?

Oscar's Mummy · 01-29-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddah<3r

another suggestion....

Do not go for one that is too small. They are A LOT more work and they need you to be there with them all the time. Hypoglycemia is a major problem and really scary!

I know we all love the tiniest lilttle baby but it isnt worth the stress!!! and trust me you will love one a little bigger just as much

I agree... aim for one that is standard size if you can.. they are still small and can travel easily.

MissLola · 01-29-2007, 07:09 PM

I'm home all day now with my daughter and dogs, but when I worked and first got my chihuahuas, they stayed in a play pen during the day that had a pee pad on one side and a blanket with a few toys on the other. They did great. I think a lot of members here do that with their yorkies during the day, so I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do the same. It sounds like you're doing a lot of research. Good luck when you start the hunt for a puppy!

yorkiegirl83 · 01-29-2007, 08:20 PM

I think that you can do it as long as you're willing to put the time and effort into everything owning a dog takes. I'm home full time with three puppies and find it challenging... and my life has changed a lot. I can't go out whenever I want, I can't stay out for long periods of time without arrangements for my dogs, I can't travel as much. Also, they are ALWAYS more expensive to care for than you think they are... so that is another thing to take into account. I've had to put off buying things for myself to put towards vet care, grooming, things they need. I'm NOT saying this to scare you at all, or to try to get you to not get a puppy.. I'm just being honest. These sacrifices are ones that I've been happy to make because I get so much joy from having my dogs. They have really made me so happy and made my life whole. I just think you should really consider the long term commitment that these little lives are and then just honestly see if you can handle that

Good luck w/your decision!!

01-29-2007, 05:40 PM	#16
YorkyMommy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 337	I only want to add that I think an older puppy would be easier to handle a working schedule. The younger they are the more they need, just like babies - for sure. Best of luck to you. What a joy these little (and some, not so little) ones bring. __________________ Tracy and my S "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience."- Woodrow Wilson

01-29-2007, 07:02 PM	#20
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	You said you would be living with your mom - is she willing to help with training, care, etc. while you're at work? __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

01-29-2007, 05:54 PM	#17
Buddah<3r Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Posts: 226	another suggestion.... Do not go for one that is too small. They are A LOT more work and they need you to be there with them all the time. Hypoglycemia is a major problem and really scary! I know we all love the tiniest lilttle baby but it isnt worth the stress!!! and trust me you will love one a little bigger just as much

01-29-2007, 06:30 PM	#18
Sweetums Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kirkland WA Posts: 431	I suggest you read the forum on here about training and notice how many people have problems potty training. Our puppy did go outside when we got her, but if we didn't take her out, she peed every place, even tho we kept her on a leash all the time. She has gotten pretty good at going on the potty pad after two months, but still for no reason it seems like, she'll pee randomly somewhere else every so often. Or she'll miss the potty pad. That's not really her fault since the potty pad lays flat on the floor, she sniffs it and then tries to aim for it, but her aim isn't all that great each time, probably because she doesn't know exactly where the edge is in relationship to her little private spot.

01-29-2007, 07:09 PM	#22
MissLola Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 340	I'm home all day now with my daughter and dogs, but when I worked and first got my chihuahuas, they stayed in a play pen during the day that had a pee pad on one side and a blanket with a few toys on the other. They did great. I think a lot of members here do that with their yorkies during the day, so I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to do the same. It sounds like you're doing a lot of research. Good luck when you start the hunt for a puppy!

01-29-2007, 08:20 PM	#23
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I think that you can do it as long as you're willing to put the time and effort into everything owning a dog takes. I'm home full time with three puppies and find it challenging... and my life has changed a lot. I can't go out whenever I want, I can't stay out for long periods of time without arrangements for my dogs, I can't travel as much. Also, they are ALWAYS more expensive to care for than you think they are... so that is another thing to take into account. I've had to put off buying things for myself to put towards vet care, grooming, things they need. I'm NOT saying this to scare you at all, or to try to get you to not get a puppy.. I'm just being honest. These sacrifices are ones that I've been happy to make because I get so much joy from having my dogs. They have really made me so happy and made my life whole. I just think you should really consider the long term commitment that these little lives are and then just honestly see if you can handle that Good luck w/your decision!!