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Amy81 · 09-07-2007, 05:33 AM

Hi. Congratulations!!!! your baby is stunning!!! your going to have so much fun with him and on here!! theres a lot of nice people and GREAT information!

sounds like you got everything you need! if you want some blankets
Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n her name is Kimmie. she makes some GREAT ones! and she is running a special right now.
her website is pamperedpuppalace.com

can't wait to see more pics of your baby and watch him grow here on yt!!
congrats again and have fun!!

judyeve · 09-07-2007, 07:05 PM

You'll be fine! Just bring home the dog, some pee pads, some food, Nutrical and whatever you don't have, you'll figure it out soon enough.
!
Take a deep breath and enjoy the new baby. I'm a little anxious too about bringing Gracie home on Tuesday. It's been over a year since I've had a puppy!

laurenr · 09-07-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by judyeve

Congratulations. He's just precious.

I would either get a crate or an ex-pen. I'm getting my little girl on Tuesday and have set up her ex-pen so my big boy, Max, can get used to it. I also have Nutrical and Karo syrup, lots of pee pads, Nature's Miracle which I spray after the dog pees in the wrong place. I blot it up with the pee pad and then spray with Nature's Miracle, so the smell doesn't set in. I also use Bitter Apple spray on anything I don't want them chewing on, like wires, pillows, etc. They don't like the taste and it usually works after a couple of times spraying something.

I bought a lot of toys because I have to watch for jealousy and also because I love to spoil them. Rusty will enjoy a cuddly toy or two in the beginning. Training treats are good (organic). Carrots, pieces of apple without skin or seeds are good treats. So are cheerios.

I'm feeding Back to Basics because it's for both puppies and adult dogs so I don't have to switch.

Picture 1 is the ex-pen with her water dispenser and food bowl that attach.
The green flooring is a cheap, flannel backed plastic tablecloth so that when she has an accident, it won't go on the rug.

Pictures 2 and 3 are Max, who jumped in as soon as he saw me taking pix. He's very confused about what that silly Mommy is up to now!

Picture 4 is their crate, and her little traveling crate is in picture 1 in the background.

Good luck and keep us posted. Make your vet appointment so that you're set.
I don't know if you have a contract, but if you do, be sure to get him to the vet within the allotted time. Bring a list of his shots, his health records, etc. with you.

Really, really good advice. (Hi Judy!) Also, the crate training - I cannot recommend it highly enough. You have received some very good info on this thread, just go get your baby and sit back and enjoy the entertainment.....zoomies being my favorite; (you'll know what I mean within the first few days.

)

Rusty is just beyond cute!!!

sondra2004 · 09-07-2007, 08:40 PM

Brand name paper towels.Buy extra mop buckets at the dollar store.Put inside- roll of paper towels and the cleaner for mess-ups-pee-poop-and throw-up.I use a brand-Petzyme.

I bought a roll of flooring and put it under the expen.Works great.You can get this at Home Depot.20.00.

Before going to the vet with your new puppy.Write down all your questions for the vet. And bring in a stool sample.

Congrats on your new puppy-Rusty

scrapindee · 09-07-2007, 09:05 PM

Congratulations on your new baby. I like my stroller for trips to the vet etc. I don't like them on the floor.

Magneticgal · 09-08-2007, 06:52 AM

Rusty is absolutely ADORABLE!! Congratulations on your new arrival. You are to be commended for thoroughly preparing for him. Your list sounds great. I myself prefer a finger toothbrush. Make sure you get them used to it at a young age. This also goes for brushing them, trimnming their nails,bathing them,ect. You will have a much easier time when he gets older if start now as a puppy. I myself love Merricks food.They make both dry kibble as well as canned food. It has never been on any recall lists. I researched the ingredients of many,many foods. (there are several threads on this topic you may want to check out) Merricks won out- plus more importantly, Lexie likes it!! Good luck and takes LOTS of pictures to share with us!

Magneticgal · 09-08-2007, 06:54 AM

Oh- I almost forgot!! You will want to have a carrier for him. Whenever I take Lex with me, I put her in her carrier and buckle her in. It also helps to have a carrier when yo take them places- so they can have a safehideout if necessary. I have a sherpa carrier and love it.

kezza · 09-08-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by judyeve

You'll be fine! Just bring home the dog, some pee pads, some food, Nutrical and whatever you don't have, you'll figure it out soon enough.
!
Take a deep breath and enjoy the new baby. I'm a little anxious too about bringing Gracie home on Tuesday. It's been over a year since I've had a puppy!

I know what you are feeling! i bring my baby girl home TOMORROW! and i'm rushing around getting things done in preparation! it's been 7 years since we had a puppy in the house!

I think i'm ready.....lol

judyeve · 09-10-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by laurenr

Really, really good advice. (Hi Judy!) Also, the crate training - I cannot recommend it highly enough. You have received some very good info on this thread, just go get your baby and sit back and enjoy the entertainment.....zoomies being my favorite; (you'll know what I mean within the first few days.

)

Rusty is just beyond cute!!!

Hi Lauren!

How cute are Zoomies?

COyorkieLover · 09-10-2007, 10:30 AM

Thanks everyone for your help! 6 days and counting until we bring the little guy home

I'm so excited!! But, I think my bf is getting a little annoyed, because Rusty is pretty much all I talk about

laurenr · 09-10-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by judyeve

Hi Lauren!

How cute are Zoomies?

Argh!!! Zoomies are just about my favorite thing in the entire world, dare I say it, even more than chocolate!! Watching that demented little puppy zooming around a room, under the table, around a chair, bouncing into the air like an out of control little black rabbit, skidding to a halt with "break failure" slippage........ just puts a smile in my heart every time. Mango was the absolute most hilarious pup I have ever had in the zoomies department. I never got tired of watching her.
How lucky are you that from Tuesday, you get to start experiencing them again!!!

sassypup · 09-10-2007, 01:23 PM

congrats to you! Rusty is a cutie....you could add a playpen, a light blanket for the winters, a good hairbrush from Chris Christensen

for toothpaste, try petzlife, it's the best out there
It will initially be costly get gather all the essential but so worthwhile. They bring so much joy into your life.

09-07-2007, 07:05 PM	#17
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	You'll be fine! Just bring home the dog, some pee pads, some food, Nutrical and whatever you don't have, you'll figure it out soon enough. ! Take a deep breath and enjoy the new baby. I'm a little anxious too about bringing Gracie home on Tuesday. It's been over a year since I've had a puppy! __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

09-07-2007, 08:40 PM	#19
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	Brand name paper towels.Buy extra mop buckets at the dollar store.Put inside- roll of paper towels and the cleaner for mess-ups-pee-poop-and throw-up.I use a brand-Petzyme. I bought a roll of flooring and put it under the expen.Works great.You can get this at Home Depot.20.00. Before going to the vet with your new puppy.Write down all your questions for the vet. And bring in a stool sample. Congrats on your new puppy-Rusty __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips; you can't have just one! The PiNK Club

09-07-2007, 09:05 PM	#20
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Congratulations on your new baby. I like my stroller for trips to the vet etc. I don't like them on the floor. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

09-08-2007, 06:52 AM	#21
Magneticgal Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 514	Rusty is absolutely ADORABLE!! Congratulations on your new arrival. You are to be commended for thoroughly preparing for him. Your list sounds great. I myself prefer a finger toothbrush. Make sure you get them used to it at a young age. This also goes for brushing them, trimnming their nails,bathing them,ect. You will have a much easier time when he gets older if start now as a puppy. I myself love Merricks food.They make both dry kibble as well as canned food. It has never been on any recall lists. I researched the ingredients of many,many foods. (there are several threads on this topic you may want to check out) Merricks won out- plus more importantly, Lexie likes it!! Good luck and takes LOTS of pictures to share with us! __________________ Kris , RIP Lexie , Bella Zoey

09-08-2007, 06:54 AM	#22
Magneticgal Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 514	Oh- I almost forgot!! You will want to have a carrier for him. Whenever I take Lex with me, I put her in her carrier and buckle her in. It also helps to have a carrier when yo take them places- so they can have a safehideout if necessary. I have a sherpa carrier and love it. __________________ Kris , RIP Lexie , Bella Zoey

09-07-2007, 05:33 AM	#16
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Hi. Congratulations!!!! your baby is stunning!!! your going to have so much fun with him and on here!! theres a lot of nice people and GREAT information! sounds like you got everything you need! if you want some blankets Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n her name is Kimmie. she makes some GREAT ones! and she is running a special right now. her website is pamperedpuppalace.com can't wait to see more pics of your baby and watch him grow here on yt!! congrats again and have fun!!

09-10-2007, 10:30 AM	#25
COyorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 135	Thanks everyone for your help! 6 days and counting until we bring the little guy home I'm so excited!! But, I think my bf is getting a little annoyed, because Rusty is pretty much all I talk about

09-10-2007, 01:23 PM	#27
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	congrats to you! Rusty is a cutie....you could add a playpen, a light blanket for the winters, a good hairbrush from Chris Christensen for toothpaste, try petzlife, it's the best out there It will initially be costly get gather all the essential but so worthwhile. They bring so much joy into your life.