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09-10-2007, 08:53 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY
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| Yorkie in an apartment I put a deposit down on a Yorkie pup I absolutely fell in love with. The only problem is that my co-op doesn't allow dogs. Is it doable to keep the little girl secret? I live in an old building with thick walls and will dog litter train her. Any opinions would be great! |
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09-10-2007, 09:15 AM | #2 |
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| Good luck! It took Vinnie a few months, but he did finally discover the vocal chords, and the pup might not catch on to the training right away, yorkies are notoriously hard to potty train no matter what method you use. I really hope you get your baby and it works out for you, but be careful!!!
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09-10-2007, 09:17 AM | #3 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| you may want to think twice about this... you dont want to get this puppy and then they tell you to get rid of him... they do bark , some are yappers and its not so easy to control... also, i would hope that you are able to take him out for walks instead of being in the house all the time. they do need to get out of the house.. how are you going to do that without anyone ever noticeing... someone is bound to rat on you... personally its just going to hurt you even more if you cant keep him.... think hard how the pup might feel too, getting to know you and then having to go...
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09-10-2007, 09:23 AM | #4 |
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| Good luck... My Momiji didn't bark until 4 month or so and she discovered her voice!!! Now she barks when I take shower, when I leave home, when I am getting ready to go out for trash, and strange noise..... I don't think she is a yapper but she sure does bark!!! |
09-10-2007, 09:32 AM | #5 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| lexi isnt a yapper either, but when she get into her moods, she barks alright and i stop her , and she continues to bark until shes ready to stop, or the cats and dogs go away.... i just dont want your heart to be broken more than it is now...
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09-10-2007, 09:45 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY
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| Thank you Thank you for all your responses so far. I do expect some barking - that is how dogs speak! But is constant barking a norm or more a behavioral problem? My building is also old with thick walls and we do not have any one above us or around us, but we do have someone below us in the building. Thanks again! |
09-10-2007, 09:48 AM | #7 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Personally, I don't think it's the smartest thing to do. I think it would be to much having to sneak around. It's not fair to the dog to never be able to go outside. As someone else mentioned, it'd be horrible if you got her for awhile and then you had to get rid of her. I suggest you ask for your money back and get a dog once you move to a dog-friendly location. ETA: You could also risk getting kicked out and losing your deposit. Last edited by BubblPopElectrc; 09-10-2007 at 09:51 AM. |
09-10-2007, 09:49 AM | #8 |
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09-10-2007, 09:54 AM | #9 |
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| I wouldn't do it. This pup needs to walk outside even if you use pee pads inside and socialize with people every day. Wait until you have your own condo or home and it will be a good experience for both you and your new yorkie.
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09-10-2007, 10:00 AM | #10 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NY
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| Just to clear up... Just to clarify my situation, since the respones -- although very helpful and only in my and the pups best interests -- have been assuming the pup would be confined to the apartment at all times which is cruel. Although she will be in the apartment most days during the day, like every other working person's dog, but she will also attend a reputible doggy day camp on some days for socialization and fun. In addition, she will be taken with me anywhere and everywhere she can in the evenings and on weekends of course. That being said, I would love to know opinions on how loud your little babies' barks are. The pup is supposed to get to about 4-5 pounds based on her parents sizes. Thanks again! |
09-10-2007, 10:16 AM | #11 |
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| My 4 pounder is quite loud! ouch loud even...and barks at his own shadow
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09-10-2007, 10:19 AM | #12 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| I have two. When Brooklyn (who is now about 5 lbs or so) was a puppy we put him in the bathroom when we went to a concert. Well, he barked loud enough for the neighbors upstairs to complain. What I'm getting at is you can stop him from barking when you are home (which would still be noticeable to your neighbors) but you have no control over what he'll do when you aren't home. Also, what will you do with maintenance people and such? They don't always let people know when they are going to show up. I'm allowed to have pets in my building, but it's still a big concern of mine. Last edited by BubblPopElectrc; 09-10-2007 at 10:20 AM. |
09-10-2007, 10:19 AM | #13 |
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| Be prepared for barking that can easily be heard through the walls when: the doorbell rings, a doorbell rings on TV (this happens a lot, by the way), you are playing fetch or tug-o-war, anyone new comes into your apartment, your little one just wants some attention, a toy gets stuck under the couch, etc etc etc. You get the point. I wouldn't attempt it unless you are ready to move at a moment's notice. |
09-10-2007, 10:23 AM | #14 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| These two are especially true for me! My two go absolutely nuts when the doorbell rings. I forgot what the commerical was for, but there was one commerical where someone rang a doorbell and they fell for it every time. |
09-10-2007, 10:26 AM | #15 |
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| Mine are barkers too. Theres no way I could get away with hiding them. I think its a bad idea for you to get a yorkie right now
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