Ughk! Dumb people with Yorkies makes me mad!

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by chewysmom

This is so sad. My son is always asking me to hold Chewy's leash and my answer is always the same, "Until you can handle the dog, you cannot lead the dog".

I took my 9 and 11 year old daughters to a few of Tatum's obedience classes so they could see the proper way to walk and lead her. It does make a difference and it's just frustrating to see someone so rough with a little one like that.

[Buddy]

I am soooooo hoping this girl doesnt join YT and find some of whats been put on here... what a lovely welcome for her!
How unfair to say she is 'dumb' and probably has no idea how to look after a dog??
I would never want to be that judgemental of someone that i had met for a few minutes in a shopping mall, unless of course they said or did something really offensive.
A lot of the problem is vets give very differing advise, i was told that i was fine to take Buddy out at 7 weeks aslong as he wasnt put on the ground and that it was good for a puppy to start socialising early, but thats just what MY vet said and i'm sure others may well of said something different, its exactly the same when you come to what age should you have a puppy some people are horrified by anything under 12 weeks others say 7 weeks and up is fine, it all depends on who you are talking to and what their personal opinions are.
I would say that Buddy is one of the most tolerant and friendly puppies you could ever meet and he was brought home at 7 weeks and yes he was taken out in my arms at 7 weeks (although ok.... not to a shopping mall)
I have found YT to be a mass of information in helping me with any problems and in caring for Buddy please lets not make it a place to have a go at people we dont even know, if only we all tried this maybe our whole world would be a better place to live in ..jmo
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[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by chachi

Kim I am sorry but I don't agree with you. A 7 week old puppy really should not be away from its mother led alone dragged to a mall. I got Chachi when he was 5 weeks old and he became stressed ann sick from being overhandled. The young ones really can't take much. My vet and breeder told me not to take my pups out. Surely someone has told her the same.

I respect you opinion and we are in total agreement. The puppy quite possibly should have still been with it's mother and littermates in the best of circumstances. Since she said she had "just gotten the puppy" (maybe from pet store in the mall) I was giving her the benefit of the doubt that she wasn't aware of the fact that he/she was too young. This doesn't make her stupid or dumb, imo, just ignorant.

Unfortunately, as we have learned on here, not every breeder gives the best advice and it sounds like she "just got" the puppy and it was a weekend so she probably hadn't taken it to the vet yet to get the good advice on how fragile these little ones are.

A good breeder would not have let that puppy go before 12 weeks, imo. I agree with you completely.

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

Originally Posted by Buddy

I am soooooo hoping this girl doesnt join YT and find some of whats been put on here... what a lovely welcome for her!
How unfair to say she is 'dumb' and probably has no idea how to look after a dog??
I would never want to be that judgemental of someone that i had met for a few minutes in a shopping mall, unless of course they said or did something really offensive.

I have found YT to be a mass of information in helping me with any problems and in caring for Buddy please lets not make it a place to have a go at people we dont even know, if only we all tried this maybe our whole world would be a better place to live in ..jmo
x

Very well said. You said it better than I.

[sillyjacki]

Originally Posted by chachi

Kim I am sorry but I don't agree with you. A 7 week old puppy really should not be away from its mother led alone dragged to a mall. I got Chachi when he was 5 weeks old and he became stressed ann sick from being overhandled. The young ones really can't take much. My vet and breeder told me not to take my pups out. Surely someone has told her the same.

I agree. Even Roxy got really sick and stressed from her move-- and she was 9 weeks old!

[Carters Mom]

Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr

[B]Since she said she had "just gotten the puppy" (maybe from pet store in the mall) I was giving her the benefit of the doubt that she wasn't aware of the fact that he/she was too young. This doesn't make her stupid or dumb, imo, just ignorant.

I would assume (forgive me for assuming but its my opinion) that if this new owner purchased a pup from a pet store that she was given absolutely NO advice whatsoever. I've yet to see anyone knowledgable that works in a mall pet store.

I would also assume that if she did purchase from a pet store, that she probably had done no research online regarding yorkies or she would have known that she shouldn't support mall pet stores and puppy mills.

If she did no online research and only had the knowledge from the pet store, she would have no idea what dangers she was subjecting her poor pup to.

IMO - of course

[lily's mom]

[QUOTE=Buddy]I am soooooo hoping this girl doesnt join YT and find some of whats been put on here... what a lovely welcome for her!
How unfair to say she is 'dumb' and probably has no idea how to look after a dog??
Very good point! I wasn't thinking about what is in this thread before I originally posted.

[chachi]

Your right and it has happened in the past that a breeder that was commented on came to the forum. She isn't stupid but definitely uninformed of the danger she is putting her pup through.

[Mya's_Mom]

After 2 months of age I have been taking Mya pretty much everywhere. She is well adjusted, not afraid of people or other animals or noises. She will be a good therapy dog. As a former foster mother to dogs I was shocked to see small purebread dogs given up. The reason, they were not socialized when they were young. It takes time and effort to get these little dogs to stop growling, nipping and barking at every little thing but it can be done. It would been better for the dog if it was just exposed to more people, places and things. There are also people that already have dogs at home that get a puppy. The other dogs go out and in and the puppy is fine.
I do think it is a good warning to becareful about germs when a pup is so young but once it is safe I think it is good thing to take the dog out in public.

[mzkim]

Originally Posted by mzkim

We have Ms. Hilton to thank for some of this. She feels that carrying around her Chi Chi is a fasion statement and in her words "That's Hot". But it's not hot it's stupid. Our young children watch these music videos and want to run out and get a puppy for all the wrong reasons. And when the thrill is gone they throw the puppy to the side like last year's Coach purse. These puppies are being sold to young to people that have no ideal in what it takes to maintain the health of not only yorkies but any puppy. I am a owner of 3 small dogs soon to be 4. 2 Chi Chi's (I got mine when taco bell dog got popular) and 2 yorkies. I take my dogs where ever I go/ or can take them and I hate when people just pet my dogs too! I did my research on chi chi's and yorkies before I got one. These young people need to do the same instead of just jumping in and buying one because it's the "in" thing.

I think I was caught in the moment and said this the wrong way.

I was trying to say that young people look up to stars they see in movies or a music video and want to do what they see. Not saying that the star or who ever is not taking care of thier pup. These young people are seeing how cute the little pups are and they want one. I know some young people that have small puppies and they don't have a clue on what it takes to care for them. But if you ask them why did they get a puppy that small the reply is " I saw Lil Kim's video and she had one and I thought I would look cute." Now remember these are teens I know and I'm not saying all teens are this way just a few "I know". I just would like them to do their research 1st before making a comment they might not be ready to take on and to get a puppy for all the right reasons and not because they seen someone in a video and thought they would look cute. I hope I said this right and if I stepped on toes I am sorry that was not my plan.

[Missy's Mommy]

Originally Posted by Carters Mom

I would assume (forgive me for assuming but its my opinion) that if this new owner purchased a pup from a pet store that she was given absolutely NO advice whatsoever. I've yet to see anyone knowledgable that works in a mall pet store.

I would also assume that if she did purchase from a pet store, that she probably had done no research online regarding yorkies or she would have known that she shouldn't support mall pet stores and puppy mills.

If she did no online research and only had the knowledge from the pet store, she would have no idea what dangers she was subjecting her poor pup to.

IMO - of course

I assumed the same thing too.

[Latuya]

This is a very touchie subject. The puppy in my oponion was way too young to be at the mall. I did alot of research before getting my baby. I read lots of books, did alot of research on the computer, and talked to quite a few breeders that were kind enough to answer my questions. Before I even brought my baby home, just like my human babies, I was prepared with with the things I was going to need. Not everyone does these things before getting a new puppy. But we have no right calling them names. If it were me, I would have went up to the young lady and told her the dangers of having the pup in public places and give her tips on how to care for her new baby. I gratefully accept advice coming from experienced yorkie owners and learn new things all the time. I would also tell her about YT and tell her that there is alot of information on how to care for her yorkie. Not all people want to hear what you have to say and you can usually tell who these people are. So all we can do is hope and pray that this person will care and love and do right by this new precious life. I JUST LOVE THIS SITE!!!

[Midge5353]

She should not have had a little Yorkie that small out in oublic without shots! It could get sick and even die because it's so small. I feel bad for Bitsy! Poor baby!

[Mya's_Mom]

Originally Posted by mzkim

We have Ms. Hilton to thank for some of this. She feels that carrying around her Chi Chi is a fasion statement and in her words "That's Hot". But it's not hot it's stupid. Our young children watch these music videos and want to run out and get a puppy for all the wrong reasons. And when the thrill is gone they throw the puppy to the side like last year's Coach purse. These puppies are being sold to young to people that have no ideal in what it takes to maintain the health of not only yorkies but any puppy. I am a owner of 3 small dogs soon to be 4. 2 Chi Chi's (I got mine when taco bell dog got popular) and 2 yorkies. I take my dogs where ever I go/ or can take them and I hate when people just pet my dogs too! I did my research on chi chi's and yorkies before I got one. These young people need to do the same instead of just jumping in and buying one because it's the "in" thing.

You just said you got your Chi when the tacco bell dog got popular, was that not the "in" thing then????

Also I would hope that not all judge 18-19 year olds as being irresponsible. I was married at 18 worked full time to my hubby through university and was responisble pet owner. Both of my children were very responsible at the age of 18. Both held jobs and did well at school and helped me with my foster dogs. When there was a poll of age of members here most were yonger. I just don't like to stereotype people even when it comes to age.

[jesscruz]

Originally Posted by Carters Mom

I would assume (forgive me for assuming but its my opinion) that if this new owner purchased a pup from a pet store that she was given absolutely NO advice whatsoever. I've yet to see anyone knowledgable that works in a mall pet store.

I would also assume that if she did purchase from a pet store, that she probably had done no research online regarding yorkies or she would have known that she shouldn't support mall pet stores and puppy mills.

If she did no online research and only had the knowledge from the pet store, she would have no idea what dangers she was subjecting her poor pup to.

IMO - of course

i agree, if this girl did her research, and got more info about this breed then she would have known better than to take this puppy at 7wks old into a mall where he will more than likely get sick.ya, i personally don't know her but even i being that i didn't know as much as i should have before i got coco(but i did know alot but could have learned more imo) knew better than that. and as far as paris hilton loving her precious tinkerbell,she has now replaced her.with a new chi. so to me it's all about having the "cutest" dog for her that's all. i understand that some people just don't care to do the research on these dogs but what does that say about you,to me that says that you don't want this dog for what the dog is, you just want it for the looks. and this is why we have so many dogs in shelters and dogs getting euthinized everyday. this is just my opinion on this subject,no more no less, it's just that to me this place is more influenced by celebrities more now than ever and whether we like it or not people are buying these dogs out of influence and envy. and to try and be "in". i see it everyday and it is so sad. so hopefully she does read this post and realizes and rethinks why she wanted a yorkie.whether this post is harsh or not.imo