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Old 09-16-2007, 06:47 PM   #1
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Default Aight So I Got My Yorkie!

It was a hr drive to the breeder but it was worth it!

I finally got him home, I gave him 2 rooms in my finished basement. One room has a crate, food and water bowl and a pile of newspapers.

Man is this guy hard to train, I know I'm going too fast but he doesn't even know where to go to the washroom! He didn't poop yet and he ate so I don't know, but hes sleeping right now after my family playing with him for about an hour.

I brought him a toy but he doesn't like it much He tried to bite our toes and I said no, but i think I said it too soft, I don't know.

i have my food and water lefted there for him to eat and drink whenever he wants (thats what the breeder did) but I want to control when he goes to the washroom, he doesn't seem to have a fixed time for it, he just goes whenever he feels like it, although not the whole puddle

I will let it roam around the house once he is potty trained and listen to some of my commands. Its frustrating how he doesn't play with some of his toy and doesn't know commands

I'll give him some time

Oh and should i buy pee pads? Is it a gaurentee he will go there? should the puddles that are cleaned now be cleaned again with special odour remover so he doesn;t go do it there again?
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Is this the 8 week old puppy you were looking at? At 8 weeks old they basically have no bladder control and won't until closer to 12 weeks so when he feels the urge to go, he'll go. There's not much you can do other than try to supervise him and when he looks like he needs to go, put him on the spot where you want him to potty. I don't like newspapers as they don't absorb well. Potty pads would be better. I prefer training them to go outside though rather than somewhere in the house, but a lot of people on here do pad-train. Some puppies will play a lot with toys and some won't. Right now your pup is just trying to adjust to its new environment so it will probably take several days for him to get adjusted. Also, puppies play and bite a lot at 8 weeks...usually from 8-12 wees the mom and siblings teach the puppy bite inhibition which is one reason its important to keep them with their mom until about 12 weeks. Also, your puppy isn't going to automatically know what the word "no" means. You have to use a stern voice when you say it and eventually your puppy will learn what it means. I wouldn't discipline much at first though because you want your puppy to get used to you and not be afraid of you. I doubt you'll be able to train much at all until after 12 weeks.
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I hope I am wrong, but you sure don't sound like someone thrilled to have their new puppy. An eight week old puppy is like an infant, he will have to learn everything. You can't expect him to play with toys, listen to your commands, and be potty trained before he even gets used to being taken from his litter. This period between 8 weeks and 12 weeks is very important in his development. He will need alot more than food, water, and a place to sleep, and if you don't give him all the love and gentle guidance he needs you will cheat him and yourself. Lighten up and enjoy this wonderful little fellow, raising a yorkie is sometimes challinging, and always rewarding.
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hmmmmmmmmm sounds like a older member that used to be here to me?
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yea, I wouldnt even go there with this one......
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Kevin,I am not trying to be mean but we are talking about a tiny,sensitive yorkie baby.You are expecting too much too soon, and 2 rooms in the basement????? Yoekies are people dogs who need patience and give unconditional love in return, you and your home are a whole new ball of wax for him.I am worried for the puppy.How about a crate with a few toys and a blanket next to your bed and pee wee pads in your room and in the kitchen?
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Sounds like you are putting a new puppy in the dungeon.How lonely is that??!! That little puppy needs to be exposed to people, the house, regular household noises and smells, and above all, love, love love love love love love. How about an excersize pen in your room or the living room? Dont expect too much too fast! Unless you live in the basement with the puppy, I think you might have more fun and sucess if you brought the puppy into the real world. Just a thought, Lynn
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I have no idea where you guys got the 'not thrilled with a puppy' I planned this for about 2 years as you can see with my registered date, I have a near full basement for him not because I don't care for him, but because I want him to have a large area to play when I am not home, I didn't say he will be there permanently, the basement IS his x pen or whatever.

I know he is just a puppy, I brought him home at 9pm and it's 1 am right now, its only been 4 hours. I even said I might be saying 'no' too soft becuase I didn't want to scare it. I did say it was frustrating for a lil bit but I have all the patience to teach him, I even said I'll give him time in the first post.

Every family member loves him and I don't see what is the problem with keeping him in the basement while I am not home, which will be 7 hrs while I am in university.
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I have no idea where you guys got the 'not thrilled with a puppy' I planned this for about 2 years as you can see with my registered date, I have a near full basement for him not because I don't care for him, but because I want him to have a large area to play when I am not home, I didn't say he will be there permanently, the basement IS his x pen or whatever.

I know he is just a puppy, I brought him home at 9pm and it's 1 am right now, its only been 4 hours. I even said I might be saying 'no' too soft becuase I didn't want to scare it. I did say it was frustrating for a lil bit but I have all the patience to teach him, I even said I'll give him time in the first post.

Every family member loves him and I don't see what is the problem with keeping him in the basement while I am not home, which will be 7 hrs while I am in university.

There's no problem in keeping him in the basement when you're not at home if it's a same environment for him. It's not any different from someone keeping their dog in their kitchen or bathroom while they're gone. Potty training can definitely be frustrating at first. It's just going to take some time and patience and a lot of consistent working with the puppy. He should eventually get it. I know you're going to love having a new puppy, but it is normal to feel frustrated sometimes as well.
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There's no problem in keeping him in the basement when you're not at home if it's a same environment for him. It's not any different from someone keeping their dog in their kitchen or bathroom while they're gone. Potty training can definitely be frustrating at first. It's just going to take some time and patience and a lot of consistent working with the puppy. He should eventually get it. I know you're going to love having a new puppy, but it is normal to feel frustrated sometimes as well.
Exactly, so I have no idea where the dungeon came from, or the I'm not thrilled with a new puppy.

Just wonderin he seems to be ocasionally scratching wit his back legs, you know the dog thing, is it normal? fleas? ticks? whats the reason? or just plain itchy like we all get once in a while?
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Exactly, so I have no idea where the dungeon came from, or the I'm not thrilled with a new puppy.

Just wonderin he seems to be ocasionally scratching wit his back legs, you know the dog thing, is it normal? fleas? ticks? whats the reason? or just plain itchy like we all get once in a while?
I think your original post just came off as if you expected your new puppy to be trained the same night you got him and everyone thought you were keeping him in the basement all the time. You probably didn't mean it that way. You posted last night a couple times about going to the breeder to see the puppy and about food dishes.

So far as the scratching, he shouldn't be excessively scratching. Did you just put a collar on him? If so, he's trying to get used to the collar and will scratch at it until he's used to it. Lacy scratched up her very first collar. He could have fleas - tomorrow you could give him a bath with some Dawn dish soap. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off good. That will kill fleas if there are any on him. If neither of those things, it could be a skin issue. But if it's just an occasional scratch, it's probably nothing...I'd just keep an eye on the area he's scratching
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Get the washable potty pads, other wise your new baby will be tearing the paper ones to shreds.
I would suggest also that you get someone to Puppy-sit for the baby for at least the first week. 7 hours is a long time for it to be alone after just leaving mother and siblings. He is going to cry alone and that can stress him out and he won't want to eat. He will be grieving. If you have someone I am sure they would love to sit for a yorkie baby
I also agree with the EX pen. He only needs a small space to run and play that is puppy proof when you are not there. A nice warm, soft bed too, food and water at all times during this young age. The 2 rooms you spoke of may not be puppy proof and I am sure he will think of things to play with that you never thought of.
Be careful of recliner chairs too. And any kind of wild animals outdoors, including Hawks.
And you really should get a vet check first thing.

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Training comes with time. You wouldn't expect a human baby to go potty when YOU want him/her to. Be patient with him. He'll learn when he's older...at least 6 months of age...but even then, they do still have accidents.

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First off, Congratulations! How blessed you are to have such a wonderful addition to your family!
I myself had to get my little girl at a young age. Let me tell you, shes a handfull! The best advice I can give you is that its going to take time,patience and love.
My little girl is only two months old and she is chewing,biting fingers and toes,eating only when SHE wants to,having accidents, sleeping when SHE wants to, and basically ruleing the roost! I take it all in stride though,because I know that right now,she is like an infant skin kid.
Its frustrating at times,I know. But the snuggles and doggie kisses makes it all worth it. All the love and happiness she brings to my heart makes the other stuff easily bearable.
Hang in there. When he starts doing something that frustrates you,take a deep breath and relax. Then look into those sweet little puppy eyes and smile.
Best wishes to you and your new son. Keep us posted.
P.S. whats his name and do you have any pics of him? We loooove pics!
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I even said I might be saying 'no' too soft becuase I didn't want to scare it.
A good firm "NO" is what he needs and you are right not to yell it, you sure don't want him to cower and get in the habit of that. And then start the submissive dribble, dribble if he is yelled at. A good firm, soft NO is the right way to go. Good luck and yes, would love to see those pictures of him.
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