Originally Posted by Lil Sis (Post 3560200)

great rant .. and I think we all could add a lot more!!!

I will say... the first dog I got for my grils (about 12 years ago) was well cared for but I did not have a clue!! I didn't even tell my dh I was getting him because I thought he would not notice. Sebastain was a 7 lb pomerianain and ..well... he was noticed. My thing is.. I got him and it was MY responsibility to keep him and care for him. I have been learning everyday about dog care sense that day:eek: some not so much fun, but all part of the package!!

Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 3560043)

I don't normally start/respond to this type of thread, I guess I'm really bummed out about my leg and just need to gripe to someone about something, so here goes.....

In my experience it is perfectly normal for a puppy to:

1) gnaw on fingers, hands, toes, etc. -- I have raised several litters of pups and happen to LOVE LOVE LOVE this phase. Most of my pups have teethed on my various available body parts and my adults aren't chewers or biters.

2) zoom around the house like the energizer bunny on speed -- I stole that phrase from someone 'cause it made me smile.

3) have house training accidents -- you know, SH*T happens, it just does and as BonBon mentioned in another thread, it stinks! (love you Bonny)

4) puppies, especially Yorkie pups ae curious - and determined to get to what interests them

5) untrained pups WILL zoom out the door if they get the chance -- that is until they are trained to sit politely until they are invided out

6) pups aren't born knowing how to walk on a leash -- it takes lots of love, patience and good humored training to acquire a dog that will walk politely

7) one of the ways pups learn about their environment is by taste -- they will sample anything that interests them and especially things that have their owner's scent on it, including pills that have been dropped, flowers, electrical cords

I guess I have ranted enough. I love pups and all of their silliness. It is a shame that those who don't like the "puppy phase" don't just skip it and adopt an adult or perhaps settle for a pet rock. There are way too many rescues and dogs in shelters. Or perhaps if you are lucky, you could even nab a retired breeding dog or bitch from a REPUTABLE breeder.

End of Rant

Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 3560206)

:eyetearss Not notice a Pomerianain? You've got to be kidding :lol tears

WELL... I did say I did not have a clue... aww I have come a long way :eek:

Originally Posted by celstu1 (Post 3576278)

Oh I get SOOOO MAD when someone says "I had NO idea what I was in for" when speaking about a new pup!!! My first question is always "well didn't you research the breed of dog before buying one?" Geezzzz, I think there is too much info out there for people to play dumb any longer.
I LOVE the puppy phase! Yes, parts of it are hard.... the one thing I learned when doing it with 2 pups at the same time was, don't blame them, blame yourself. AFter losing about 20 pairs of shoes myself, I was like "DUH if I don't close my closet, its MY fault". I warn people who came over, they are puppies and not housebroken yet, if you leave something on the floor, shoes, bags, etc.. they will either chew it or pee on it. My brother got soooo mad at them one time and I had to tell him, I warned you... be mad at yourself, not them.