I just wanted to say "good Luck" with your new puppy.
It's alot of work but the rewards are worth it.
Have fun!!

Training takes a LONG, long time in most cases - so just make sure you balance any expectations! ;)

Puppies are like little innocent blank slates who really just want to please us, but aren't always quite sure of what the heck we're expecting. You'll find a lot of support and help here, just keep asking.

And, just fyi, your writing style happens to resemble that of a former member who was pretty "mean" to his puppy, it was a really sad situation - this is why you're seeing some posts that are suspicious of your intentions. If your intentions are good - then it will all turn out great, right? ;)

You planned on getting the puppy for about two years? Where all this questions are comming from? I mean, I know that you need help and patience but If you do lots of researcg before getting the pup all these questions would been answered....You do need pee pads, they do scratch (it's normal) Maybe take a warm cloth and wash him gently, Give him one of your garments so he can feel safe...:"Remember the environment it's all new 2 him" He is used to been w/puppies and now he is interacting with humans, he is missing his mommy, his siblins...etc... Just a little bit of patience and LOVE & you'll end up with an adorable Yorkie...Remember you must give him love, don't say it...DO IT" It's not a matter of bragging about it....They know and feel as well as we do.

Kevin007,

It can be very overwhelming when you get a new puppy. One thing I learned right away is that at 8 weeks you can guarantee that he/she will have to potty after every nap. So here is a hint. When he/she wakes up, take them right over to a potty pad and wait for them to potty, then praise him/her when they do. This should help with learning. Yorkies are very smart, I taught my baby to sit in just a few hours. However, they are sometimes harder to potty train. develop a schedule of taking him/her outside that stays the same. Your puppy needs routine to learn.

Shower him/her with cuddles and play time...and let him/her get to know their new home. Oh, and nibbles on toes and fingers...won't go away very soon...but get a nice chew toy to help out. Good luck and congrats! Do you have a name?

Puppies normally have dry skin, so scratching and some flaking is normal. Get some puppy wipes and wipe your puppy down every so often, it helps relieve itching and cleans them, so you aren't bathing them too often.

I also believe that it takes a few weeks for your puppy to really bond with you and grow to love you based on your initial interactions with him. In the beginning, you are just this huge stranger who took him away from his mommy and siblings. Playtime, cuddling time, and positive interactions are EXTREMELY important during this time (and forever).

I wouldn't become too upset about the inevitable accidents right now. Just gently correct him. Once your puppy really bonds with you, he will do almost anything to please you. Then you can start getting more serious with the potty training.

GOOD LUCK!! And remember, it may take a LONG time before your little boy is accident free. :p

Kevin, first off congrats on your new puppy!

I too am a new Yorkie Mom. Harley will be 12 weeks on the 21st. ( I got him at 9 weeks) The lady I got him from fed him 2 times a day. She suggested not leaving food down all day. I have been doing this and it works great. I have had others tell me thats a good thing to do also. (You know they will usually go to the bathroom soon after they eat!) I too have been using the potty pads, although we still have accidents sometimes.

Good Luck!

Oh yea i understand now.

As for the questions, it isn't as simple as reading when you really get to it, yea you can feed him treats and praise him and all that stuff i already read, so whats the problem? Things i did not expect, things like "don't feed it treats before 12 weeks old", I asked if pee pads are really necessary because I can keep newspaper that he peed on and that will have a scent too, things like these.

He is starting to get the hang of the news paper, pee pads are not enough, ones with scent are the ones I want.

I also learned to leave a puppy alone when he is barking so he doesn't bark whenever he wants me, but things like the scenario I posted before comes up, not everything can be planned, the puppy's action are kinda random, hard to know what a specific puppy would do when you just brought it,every puppy is different.

Oh and I planned for 2 years because I used to live in a apartment, now a 4000+ sq ft. house, more room for my puppy to play.

questions: is there a specific brand of shampoo that are good? Or ones that you shouldn't use?

I did!

Exactly what I was thinking.:rolleyes:

? Kevin.. I think it is sooo great you are learning so much.........But I was wondering if you are are calling your new puppy "IT" or do you have a name for him or her yet?

I wasn't going to reply to this, but what the heck.

An 8-week old yorkie puppy is like an infant. They don't just come home and start going to the bathroom on a schedule! And, being confined to the basement isn't good for him (please don't call him an "it") because they need to be around people! You have to have lots and lots of patience to potty train any puppy. Give him a break...he doesn't even know you, you're a complete stranger who came and took him away from everyone and everything that was familiar to him. Give him some time and take the time to teach him. When he goes potty where he is supposed to, give him treats and lots and lots of praise. Spend lots of time playing with him and teaching him. The best time for them to learn is when they are playing and having fun. And, that's the best way for them to bond with you. He needs lots of love, affection and attention, not two rooms in a basement alone.

I do suggest trying potty pads if that is what you want him to do. But, don't try them and decide you don't like them because he will only get confused. The way they learn is by repetition and consistency. But first, give him some time to get used to you and his new surroundings. Take time to bond with him and let him bond with you!

Are you using newspaper now? Potty pads are a much better way in my opinion because they come pre-scented which will help the puppy, and they are so much easier to clean up and they don't smell.

I asked this a while back but I still havent heard what Kevin named his new baby...:confused:

I knew some one did just didn't look back to see. I just think it is strange he had not told us the pups name. ( See kevin I said the pups and not IT)

I would really like to know his name. I have been really sick and not on here for days. I just read the whole post. Congrats on your Yorkie baby. Where are those pics??? PLEASE!!!!! Tell us his name.
I to am a first time Yorkie mommy. We have two bigger dogs but let me tell you Little Winstin(he is just over three months old) is different. I would not give him a lot of space to roam when he is alone. He needs to feel secure and safe as others have said. I myself have never been impressed with training on pads. I have however, read a lot of success stories on here about it. That has really impressed me. If you do what they tell you with the pee pads, I believe they are right and it will work. I had a poodle that we paper trained and it was a very bad experience. I was in high school at the time and did what I was told by a parent and I promised myself I would never do it again. We simply crate Winstin when we are gone and when we are home we keep him in the same room as us and take him out every hour or two. It has worked so far. With just a handful of accidents. He even sleeps with us at night. That itself has made Winstin and I bond. We rock in my recliner several times a day.
Your baby is very young. Give him and yourself time. This place is a great place to learn a lot. So ask as many questions as you need to.