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suepal · 07-25-2007, 07:26 AM

Hi, I just got a Yorkie pup. He is 14 weeks old and 5 lbs. His father was small and mother was medium size. I wonder how big my little guy will be.
He is great, pretty much potty trained, goes outside or on wee wee Pad. I can't believe it. I am having trouble with him walking on a lead. If I let him walk where he wants to , it is ok, but when I try to walk where I want to go, he sits or lies down and won't budge. Any suggestions?

Superstarkba · 07-25-2007, 07:33 AM

Welcome to YT. I had to put Aubrey on his leash, and you just have to take it slow, and then eventually he will catch on. Good lucK!

Bizzymammabee · 07-25-2007, 07:37 AM

Welcome....I would say a bit of work and a lot of patience...they can be stubborn. Maybe try luring him with treats while he is on the leash. Positive reinforcements and bribes works well with these guys...lol.

Sounds like you will have a healthy sized baby. I was looking for the growth chart but I can't find it. I would guess to say some where about 9 or so pounds. The thing is sometimes they can have growth spurts or they just might not grow. Either way lots of baby to love.

MissPinkBarbie · 07-25-2007, 07:50 AM

Welcome to YT! Your baby might be 9-10ish pounds fully grown. Just an estimate..I'm not an expert.

Can't wait to see pics of your baby!

Shadow's mommy · 07-25-2007, 08:01 AM

Welcome to YT!

yorkiesmiles · 07-26-2007, 09:24 AM

Glad you found YT

I used to breed Bichons, and my male when he was a pup really didn't know what to do with being on leash. He hated the idea of being led around or even the leash itself. To help him adjust I would put the leash on him and let him drag it around, so he got used to the feeling.

With time, I would pick up the leash and lead him, it didn't take long before he would walk on the leash in an appropriate manner.

yorkiesmiles

Yorkieluv · 07-26-2007, 09:36 AM

Congratulations on your new yorkie pup!! How exciting

Yorkiekids · 07-26-2007, 09:54 AM

Welcome, and letting him get use to the leash may be all you can do for a little while. Once he gets used to it try to get him to atleast come to you. Sit down hold the leash and call come. This way your starting to show your the boss. Then slowly try directing him. It'll come in time.

cockerduchess · 07-26-2007, 10:12 AM

Welcome to YT! Please post some pics of your new baby!

07-25-2007, 07:26 AM	#1
suepal Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 14	hi new yorkie Hi, I just got a Yorkie pup. He is 14 weeks old and 5 lbs. His father was small and mother was medium size. I wonder how big my little guy will be. He is great, pretty much potty trained, goes outside or on wee wee Pad. I can't believe it. I am having trouble with him walking on a lead. If I let him walk where he wants to , it is ok, but when I try to walk where I want to go, he sits or lies down and won't budge. Any suggestions?

07-25-2007, 07:37 AM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome....I would say a bit of work and a lot of patience...they can be stubborn. Maybe try luring him with treats while he is on the leash. Positive reinforcements and bribes works well with these guys...lol. Sounds like you will have a healthy sized baby. I was looking for the growth chart but I can't find it. I would guess to say some where about 9 or so pounds. The thing is sometimes they can have growth spurts or they just might not grow. Either way lots of baby to love. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

07-25-2007, 07:50 AM	#4
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 4,010	Welcome to YT! Your baby might be 9-10ish pounds fully grown. Just an estimate..I'm not an expert. Can't wait to see pics of your baby! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* *The PiNK Club Founder*

07-25-2007, 08:01 AM	#5
Shadow's mommy YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Posts: 299	Welcome to YT! __________________ Sandy, Shadow's mom

07-26-2007, 09:36 AM	#7
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Congratulations on your new yorkie pup!! How exciting __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

07-25-2007, 07:33 AM	#2
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Welcome to YT. I had to put Aubrey on his leash, and you just have to take it slow, and then eventually he will catch on. Good lucK!

07-26-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Glad you found YT I used to breed Bichons, and my male when he was a pup really didn't know what to do with being on leash. He hated the idea of being led around or even the leash itself. To help him adjust I would put the leash on him and let him drag it around, so he got used to the feeling. With time, I would pick up the leash and lead him, it didn't take long before he would walk on the leash in an appropriate manner. yorkiesmiles

07-26-2007, 09:54 AM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Welcome, and letting him get use to the leash may be all you can do for a little while. Once he gets used to it try to get him to atleast come to you. Sit down hold the leash and call come. This way your starting to show your the boss. Then slowly try directing him. It'll come in time. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

07-26-2007, 10:12 AM	#9
cockerduchess Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,473	Welcome to YT! Please post some pics of your new baby! __________________ Emma GraceTia Bella Maddie