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09-15-2007, 05:51 PM | #16 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005
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I plan to get these tommorow for the dog" 1. Crate 2. Food 3. Water / Food dishes that goes in the crate What else do I need? A litter box? | |
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09-15-2007, 07:51 PM | #17 |
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| Oh and I know a crate should be just about large enough for it to lie down, sit up and turn around, but if i also put his food dishes and water in there, I'm afraid the size would have to be large, a 2 month old yorkie is pretty small, there isn't a small enough crate for it? Should I buy a larger crate, big enough to put his water and food bowl, a bed and toys? |
09-15-2007, 09:12 PM | #18 | |
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If the puppy is going to have to be left for more than a few hours at a time in the crate, you might want to get an x-pen..that way the puppy can have more room and access to food and water. It all depends on how long you'll be gone during the day
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09-15-2007, 09:20 PM | #19 |
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| I guess a long time then but I want to house break it first. I'm guessing I won't be home for 7 hours every weekday. It will take time to litter train it too, should i make a xpen area for a dog with a bed, or put a crate in the xpen which acts as a bed? |
09-15-2007, 09:33 PM | #20 |
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| If your going to be gone 7 hours at a time, I'd use an x-pen. You can put the crate in there, a litter box on one side, and food & water in there too..along with a few toys. You don't want to go 7 hours without a puppy eating, especially if it's only 8 weeks because it can become hypoglycemic. It is probably going to be hard to potty train being gone 7 hours at a time. If you were able to come home half way you could use a crate and potty training would probably go easier. There might be some others on here that got a puppy, being gone with hours like that so hopefully one of them can give you more advice. When I got Lacy, the most I'd be gone was a couple hours at a time for college classes, and then 4 hours at a time 3 days a week from the time she was 5 months until 8 months. My best friend got a puppy at the same time as me and worked all day (sometimes coming home at lunch) and she has always used an x-pen for her puppy. She put newspaper in there for about the first year, but he learned to hold it as he got older.
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09-15-2007, 10:10 PM | #21 |
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| puppies for sale If you are in doubt if they are coming from a reputable breeder, you could contact a kennel club in your area for a list of other breeders. I would look at more than one litter and go from there. I would request a 72 hour vet check guarantee for a full refund of the purchase price as well as a 1 or 2 year health guarantee. The pup should have at least 2 sets of shots and have been wormed. Request to see the sire and dam. Sometimes the sire is not there as they might have used an outside stud. They should have pictures of him though. Notice if the breeding/house area is clean as well as the dogs. The breeders should already have the registration papers ready for you. The puppies should be happy, healthy and socialized. Most reputable breedes will only sell with a spay/neuter/limited contract. Good luck finding the best puppy ever!!!!!!!! Lynn |
09-16-2007, 04:57 AM | #22 | |
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As a breeder, I give all my owwn shots and dewormings myself so I really don't know what your cost will be plus in different areas it is different prices. here in Ky., it is pretty cheap. | |
09-16-2007, 06:24 AM | #23 |
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| He should offer you the guarantee of health, and disclose how they are registered.
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09-16-2007, 07:16 AM | #24 | |
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I am VERY excited! | |
09-16-2007, 10:35 AM | #25 | |
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09-16-2007, 10:44 AM | #26 | |
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I don't think it matters when they sleep. Your puppy will adjust to your schedule.
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