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biewerlover · 04-18-2007, 06:34 AM

I think what you are feeling is so normal, especially being your first dog. Its not unlike having your first baby (thats scary too). You will find many suggestions here and different ideas, try them and see what fits with your situation. Try the playpen, if that doesn't work, do you have a tiled bathroom that you can use a babygate? Please, expect accidents, they will surely happen. Don't scold the puppy unless you CATCH him in the act then say "NO" and take him to the peepad. If you come home to a mess don't scold him, he will have no idea what you are talking about and will not understand your anger. Just clean it up and move on. It does take alot of patience and Yorkies do require alot of attention and love, but what they give back, IMO is 10fold. Give the guy a chance, give yourself a chance. If people stuck by their pups and put in the hard work instead of giving in, they would realize the pure joy a dog can bring to life. good luck..

Kathy
(Wisconsin, close to you)

joy and bella · 04-18-2007, 06:34 AM

i can remember how you feel....when i first got bella i rememeber callling my best friend and crying tellign her how i couldnt do it, and it was too overwhelming, and just so much!! she just told me to stick it out and how much better it gets. well about a week later bella got really sick and i almost lost her, thats when i found YT. from that moment on nothing has been too much that it wasnt worth it. YT seriously saved me!!! there are so many amazing people on here that are soo smart and willing to help. anytime you need help or want to vent, or even to share a funny story we are all here for you!!!! good luck!!! its all soooooooooooo worth it!!

Lola'sMommy · 04-18-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocco'sMom

I guess like everyone has been saying, it takes time (it's technically been 2 days for me cuz he's at my parents right now and I'll have him back by this Sunday). Good luck to you and if you ever need to vent just send me a message

Someone wrote on this thread that the positives definately outweigh the negatives when it comes to these little ones.

I was so relieved to see your post because I know exactly how you are feeling! I am so stressed and tired, and I know that everyone keeps saying that this will all be worth it, and I so hope that they're right. Right now all I want to do is sleep for eight hours...thank you so much for understanding! Please e-mail me as well, and hopefully we'll figure it out together. I'm so glad that I found this site!

Lola'sMommy · 04-18-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mamasan

Have you tried a Snuggle Puppy? They work great. Have a heartbeat that sounds and feels like mom.
http://www.preparedpet.com

Mamasan, thank you SO much! This is exactly what I've been hoping for, and I immediately bought one! If only it were here tonight

If this works, then I don't know how I'll thank you enough!!!!!!!! I just want to sleep, and I'm sure that Lola does as well, so THANK YOU from both of us

Now, if only there was something that I could buy for potty training....

mamasan · 04-18-2007, 06:40 PM

Oh please let me know how it works out! I know what you are going through though...been there...lol. About the potty training...hmmm... I just started trying Purina litter...Second Nature...new puppies really like it. Maybe you could try that or wee wee pads? Good luck!

amp9364 · 04-18-2007, 06:56 PM

Hang in there, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I don't have a yorkie, but my puppy is about the same size- (currently 3.8 lbs at 4 1/2 mo). She is a shih tzu/toy poodle mix. During the 1st 2 weeks I cried a lot and was sure that I couldn't keep her. I had no idea how much she would change my life and I wasn't sure I could handle it. Luckily my boyfriend was not stressed like I was and assured me we could do it. Kaya is now almost 100% pad trained with peeing and getting better all the time with pooping. We have her in training class and she is doing very well. I am thankful now that I didn't rehome her as I am sure I would have regretted it. I understand how you are feeling, just hang in there, I promise it will get better!

Rocco'sMom · 04-19-2007, 05:38 AM

I would like to thank everyone that took time to read my thread.
Thank you for all your kind words and advice

It shows how much you all care when you take the time to reply to my worries (and how much you care about Rocco

). And I'm so excited to get Rocco back this weekend

Rocco'sMom · 04-19-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lola'sMommy

Mamasan, thank you SO much! This is exactly what I've been hoping for, and I immediately bought one! If only it were here tonight

If this works, then I don't know how I'll thank you enough!!!!!!!! I just want to sleep, and I'm sure that Lola does as well, so THANK YOU from both of us

Now, if only there was something that I could buy for potty training....

I ordered one too! I hope I get it soon

Murphiesmommy · 04-19-2007, 06:27 AM

Hang in there and don't give up. I have my puppy in an x-pen while I am at work. I put her a little bed, food and water, a piddle pad and lots of toys. She loves it. It is her special area. Give yourself time to bond with your baby. You can expect some messes (shredded toilet tissue). Murphie LOVES to tear up paper plates. lol I don't get mad at her... she is just having FUN!!!
It will also help with pottie training...I leave her xpen door open while I am home and she runs inside of it to go pottie. Unexpected benefit. lol She trained herself.

Bailey's Mummy · 04-20-2007, 02:41 AM

try leaving music on for your puppy when you go out. The sound of voices help them feel more secure and less lonely

I have a (huge...10mx8m) enclosure in our back room for my puppies. They have 2 beds, a pee pad, toy basket and food/water bowls in there and stay in there during the day when we are not home and anytime they cant be supervised. I take them outside to play when I get home from uni each day.
My boy puppy has learned to climb out of the 1 meter tall enclosure...little rascal!!!! I've had to make some modifications to stop him getting out....the funny thing is, he only escapes when he knows I am home and busy somewhere else in the house...he just wants to be with his mommy!

Lola'sMommy · 04-20-2007, 07:54 AM

Thank you ALL SO MUCH!

I seriously don't know what I would do without this website!

I have another question, if you don't mind?! I bought Lola a playpen, and I keep her bed in there, with a pee-pee pad. She's definitely using the pee-pee pad, which is such a relief, but I'm worried that she'll now think it's ok to go the bathroom where she sleeps?! Am I doing this right? I've got another pee pad that I'm trying to train her on for when I'm home with her, but she runs to the one in the playpen...should I be worried? Eventually I'd like her to sleep with me, but I don't want her to think it's ok to pee where she sleeps?

I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing?!

Lola'sMommy · 04-20-2007, 07:59 AM

Thank you all SO much!

Lola'sMommy · 04-20-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocco'sMom

I ordered one too! I hope I get it soon

I'm so excited about the Snugglepuppy! I'm so glad that you bought one too

Maybe we'll be able to rest, and this won't seem so hard?! I'm still struggling, and I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing...I think I'm confusing her with the potty training...I keep her in a playpen during the day with a peepee pad, and now she's going on the peepee pad, which is good (I think?), but she runs to it when I'm home as well, so I think she thinks it's ok to pee where she sleeps, and I don't want her to? GULP!

mamasan · 04-20-2007, 08:05 AM

Ok later when you are getting more rest you will start to have just one wwpad. Each day you can move it a little closer to the door and eventually you will end up outside in a preferred potty spot. After awhile you will be able to fold the pad up smaller and smaller or cut it up and eventually your baby won't need a pad to know to go outside.
Hope this helps!

Rocco'sMom · 04-20-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lola'sMommy

Thank you ALL SO MUCH!

I seriously don't know what I would do without this website!

I have another question, if you don't mind?! I bought Lola a playpen, and I keep her bed in there, with a pee-pee pad. She's definitely using the pee-pee pad, which is such a relief, but I'm worried that she'll now think it's ok to go the bathroom where she sleeps?! Am I doing this right? I've got another pee pad that I'm trying to train her on for when I'm home with her, but she runs to the one in the playpen...should I be worried? Eventually I'd like her to sleep with me, but I don't want her to think it's ok to pee where she sleeps?

I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing?!

I know, I love this website, it's so addicting and full of great advice and ideas.

What type of x-pen did you get her? and from where? just curious.

04-18-2007, 06:34 AM	#32
joy and bella Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: florida Posts: 1,232	i can remember how you feel....when i first got bella i rememeber callling my best friend and crying tellign her how i couldnt do it, and it was too overwhelming, and just so much!! she just told me to stick it out and how much better it gets. well about a week later bella got really sick and i almost lost her, thats when i found YT. from that moment on nothing has been too much that it wasnt worth it. YT seriously saved me!!! there are so many amazing people on here that are soo smart and willing to help. anytime you need help or want to vent, or even to share a funny story we are all here for you!!!! good luck!!! its all soooooooooooo worth it!! __________________ I LOVE my baby girl Bella!!!! She is my world!!

04-19-2007, 05:38 AM	#37
Rocco'sMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	Thank You I would like to thank everyone that took time to read my thread. Thank you for all your kind words and advice It shows how much you all care when you take the time to reply to my worries (and how much you care about Rocco ). And I'm so excited to get Rocco back this weekend __________________ Rocco's Mom

04-20-2007, 07:54 AM	#41
Lola'sMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 31	Thank you ALL SO MUCH! I seriously don't know what I would do without this website! I have another question, if you don't mind?! I bought Lola a playpen, and I keep her bed in there, with a pee-pee pad. She's definitely using the pee-pee pad, which is such a relief, but I'm worried that she'll now think it's ok to go the bathroom where she sleeps?! Am I doing this right? I've got another pee pad that I'm trying to train her on for when I'm home with her, but she runs to the one in the playpen...should I be worried? Eventually I'd like her to sleep with me, but I don't want her to think it's ok to pee where she sleeps? I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing?! __________________ Dani and Lola

04-20-2007, 07:59 AM	#42
Lola'sMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 31	Thank you all SO much! __________________ Dani and Lola Last edited by Lola'sMommy; 04-20-2007 at 08:00 AM.

04-20-2007, 08:05 AM	#44
mamasan YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin and Colorado Posts: 6	Wee Wee Pads Ok later when you are getting more rest you will start to have just one wwpad. Each day you can move it a little closer to the door and eventually you will end up outside in a preferred potty spot. After awhile you will be able to fold the pad up smaller and smaller or cut it up and eventually your baby won't need a pad to know to go outside. Hope this helps!

04-18-2007, 06:34 AM	#31
biewerlover YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 272	I think what you are feeling is so normal, especially being your first dog. Its not unlike having your first baby (thats scary too). You will find many suggestions here and different ideas, try them and see what fits with your situation. Try the playpen, if that doesn't work, do you have a tiled bathroom that you can use a babygate? Please, expect accidents, they will surely happen. Don't scold the puppy unless you CATCH him in the act then say "NO" and take him to the peepad. If you come home to a mess don't scold him, he will have no idea what you are talking about and will not understand your anger. Just clean it up and move on. It does take alot of patience and Yorkies do require alot of attention and love, but what they give back, IMO is 10fold. Give the guy a chance, give yourself a chance. If people stuck by their pups and put in the hard work instead of giving in, they would realize the pure joy a dog can bring to life. good luck.. Kathy (Wisconsin, close to you)

04-18-2007, 06:40 PM	#35
mamasan YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin and Colorado Posts: 6	Oh please let me know how it works out! I know what you are going through though...been there...lol. About the potty training...hmmm... I just started trying Purina litter...Second Nature...new puppies really like it. Maybe you could try that or wee wee pads? Good luck!

04-18-2007, 06:56 PM	#36
amp9364 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 20	Hang in there, I know EXACTLY how you feel. I don't have a yorkie, but my puppy is about the same size- (currently 3.8 lbs at 4 1/2 mo). She is a shih tzu/toy poodle mix. During the 1st 2 weeks I cried a lot and was sure that I couldn't keep her. I had no idea how much she would change my life and I wasn't sure I could handle it. Luckily my boyfriend was not stressed like I was and assured me we could do it. Kaya is now almost 100% pad trained with peeing and getting better all the time with pooping. We have her in training class and she is doing very well. I am thankful now that I didn't rehome her as I am sure I would have regretted it. I understand how you are feeling, just hang in there, I promise it will get better!

04-19-2007, 06:27 AM	#39
Murphiesmommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 32	Hang in there and don't give up. I have my puppy in an x-pen while I am at work. I put her a little bed, food and water, a piddle pad and lots of toys. She loves it. It is her special area. Give yourself time to bond with your baby. You can expect some messes (shredded toilet tissue). Murphie LOVES to tear up paper plates. lol I don't get mad at her... she is just having FUN!!! It will also help with pottie training...I leave her xpen door open while I am home and she runs inside of it to go pottie. Unexpected benefit. lol She trained herself.

04-20-2007, 02:41 AM	#40
Bailey's Mummy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 73	try leaving music on for your puppy when you go out. The sound of voices help them feel more secure and less lonely I have a (huge...10mx8m) enclosure in our back room for my puppies. They have 2 beds, a pee pad, toy basket and food/water bowls in there and stay in there during the day when we are not home and anytime they cant be supervised. I take them outside to play when I get home from uni each day. My boy puppy has learned to climb out of the 1 meter tall enclosure...little rascal!!!! I've had to make some modifications to stop him getting out....the funny thing is, he only escapes when he knows I am home and busy somewhere else in the house...he just wants to be with his mommy!