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Digbys mom · 08-08-2011, 05:06 PM

Hi everyone! I am a first time Yorkie mommy, and a first time dog mommy (having dogs at mom and dads house don't count right?

) I am getting my little 12 week old boy, Digby, on Friday and I am really nervous. I so badly want to raise a good dog, but I am scared! I have read tons of books, tons of posts on here, tons of websites. I couldn't be more prepared, I have know idea where this fear is coming from! I think I just need some reassurance from all of you great Yorkie mommy's and daddy's out there that have done this before and that everything is going to be fine. Any help would be great! Thanks!!!

horsnaround · 08-08-2011, 05:19 PM

relax and don't be so nervous Just be yourself and the dog will get the right vibes If your all worked up he will think he need to be. congrats on the new puppy you will do great

Mom of 3 · 08-08-2011, 05:20 PM

Congrat's on your new baby. I am sure you will do just fine. A lot of people get nervous over the first baby they get. As long as you feed them, love them, get them Vet checked, the rest will fall into place. If you do have any questions along the way, I am sure there is someone on here that can help. There are many knowledgeable people on this site. Best of Luck with Digby. And don't forget to show us pictures.

Yorkielover0102 · 08-08-2011, 06:16 PM

Welcome! and I agree with the previous posters, about just relaxing. Congrats on your first baby!!! How exciting!

DvlshAngel985 · 08-08-2011, 06:33 PM

My only advice to you is, experiencing it is way different from living it.

You have a leg up over me. Kaji is my first dog ever! Enjoy your new baby. We're here if you need us.

Monika · 08-10-2011, 08:38 AM

I think your just anxious to meet him already! I'm sure you'll be a great mom with all the research you did and majority will be mommy instincts once you have Digby in your hands! Good luck to you and Digby!

Ahis_Mama · 08-10-2011, 11:43 AM

Congrats on your new baby Digby.(cute name) I think you will be a great mama. You have done your homework and being prepared is the first step. You cared enough to do whatever you needed to do to be ready. And that says a lot. I have 4 kids and I was having doubts of being a great mama to my furbaby. I think it's natural to have that kind of anticipation. Show pics of Digby when you get a chance.

And welcome to the YT forums.

susan lynn · 08-10-2011, 02:46 PM

Congratulations, how exciting. You have come to the right place for Yorkie friends and information.

Valenie · 08-10-2011, 02:54 PM

Congrats!!! Don't worry you will fall in love and the rest will be natural!!!! It will be love at first lick!

Mom to Hot Rod · 08-12-2011, 12:08 AM

Hi and welcome to YT! It's Friday, can't wait to see pictures of you new addition.

KendraE · 08-12-2011, 05:51 AM

Congrats!!! Cant wait to see pics of your new baby!! Todays the day!!!

stanziog · 08-12-2011, 07:31 AM

Relax, send out good vibes and just love that little baby.. you will see that the maternal instinct will just take over and you will be fine. You will get lots of help here on YT.. just ask. Its Friday and can't wait to see pix of Digby.. Congrats!!!!!

roseylovestosho · 08-12-2011, 07:43 AM

Congratulations! I know that you don't think it counts, but I think that spending time with other dogs is definitely a big plus. When I first got Teddy I had zero interaction with other dogs (except for when I went to a friend's house) and I was extremely nervous with Teddy! You will be fine, and you're doing all the right things by informing yourself before you get your baby. Training a puppy is really hard work but there is a lot of good information here, and a lot of people who are ready and willing to help. You will be fine...and if I can do it anyone can!

Journey Mae · 08-12-2011, 09:23 PM

How is it going with Digby?

Digbys mom · 08-14-2011, 04:04 AM

He came home yesterday and Digby's first night went great. I slept next to his crate so i could put my hand on the door if he cried and he only cried once. He made it through the night without needing to use the potty and then went to his spot and did his business right after we got up this morning!! I am so proud of him! We've only been up for an hour an a half, but we've had breakfast, play, more pottytime and now he's napping.

I am in love!! I posted some pictures of him in the picture gallery part of the forum. definitely more of those to come!!!

08-08-2011, 05:06 PM	#1
Digbys mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7	Nervous first time yorkie mommy! Hi everyone! I am a first time Yorkie mommy, and a first time dog mommy (having dogs at mom and dads house don't count right? ) I am getting my little 12 week old boy, Digby, on Friday and I am really nervous. I so badly want to raise a good dog, but I am scared! I have read tons of books, tons of posts on here, tons of websites. I couldn't be more prepared, I have know idea where this fear is coming from! I think I just need some reassurance from all of you great Yorkie mommy's and daddy's out there that have done this before and that everything is going to be fine. Any help would be great! Thanks!!!

08-08-2011, 05:19 PM	#2
horsnaround ♥Trained by my pups♥ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: with my yorkies Posts: 11,726 Blog Entries: 1	relax and don't be so nervous Just be yourself and the dog will get the right vibes If your all worked up he will think he need to be. congrats on the new puppy you will do great __________________ loving life with my furry friends

08-08-2011, 05:20 PM	#3
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Congrat's on your new baby. I am sure you will do just fine. A lot of people get nervous over the first baby they get. As long as you feed them, love them, get them Vet checked, the rest will fall into place. If you do have any questions along the way, I am sure there is someone on here that can help. There are many knowledgeable people on this site. Best of Luck with Digby. And don't forget to show us pictures. __________________ My 6 Loves Sassy, Gracie, Rosie, Rocky..... Raindrop, and Candy

08-08-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	My only advice to you is, experiencing it is way different from living it. You have a leg up over me. Kaji is my first dog ever! Enjoy your new baby. We're here if you need us. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

08-10-2011, 08:38 AM	#6
Monika Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresh Meadows, NY USA Posts: 137	I think your just anxious to meet him already! I'm sure you'll be a great mom with all the research you did and majority will be mommy instincts once you have Digby in your hands! Good luck to you and Digby! __________________ Porscha & Bentley

08-08-2011, 06:16 PM	#4
Yorkielover0102 Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 346 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome! and I agree with the previous posters, about just relaxing. Congrats on your first baby!!! How exciting!

08-10-2011, 11:43 AM	#7
Ahis_Mama Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu Posts: 3,588	Congrats on your new baby Digby.(cute name) I think you will be a great mama. You have done your homework and being prepared is the first step. You cared enough to do whatever you needed to do to be ready. And that says a lot. I have 4 kids and I was having doubts of being a great mama to my furbaby. I think it's natural to have that kind of anticipation. Show pics of Digby when you get a chance. And welcome to the YT forums. __________________ Aloha & Have a wonderful day! Roni~ Ahi Shibi Roxie Heart Alize & Prada

08-10-2011, 02:46 PM	#8
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Congratulations, how exciting. You have come to the right place for Yorkie friends and information. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

08-10-2011, 02:54 PM	#9
Valenie Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loyall KY USA Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 15	Congrats!!! Don't worry you will fall in love and the rest will be natural!!!! It will be love at first lick! __________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam!

08-12-2011, 12:08 AM	#10
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Hi and welcome to YT! It's Friday, can't wait to see pictures of you new addition. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

08-12-2011, 05:51 AM	#11
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	Congrats!!! Cant wait to see pics of your new baby!! Todays the day!!! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

08-12-2011, 07:31 AM	#12
stanziog Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manhattan, NYC Posts: 655	Relax, send out good vibes and just love that little baby.. you will see that the maternal instinct will just take over and you will be fine. You will get lots of help here on YT.. just ask. Its Friday and can't wait to see pix of Digby.. Congrats!!!!! __________________ "Be the person your dog thinks you are" ..author unknown

08-12-2011, 07:43 AM	#13
roseylovestosho Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: #4 PRIVET DRIVE Posts: 1,685	Congratulations! I know that you don't think it counts, but I think that spending time with other dogs is definitely a big plus. When I first got Teddy I had zero interaction with other dogs (except for when I went to a friend's house) and I was extremely nervous with Teddy! You will be fine, and you're doing all the right things by informing yourself before you get your baby. Training a puppy is really hard work but there is a lot of good information here, and a lot of people who are ready and willing to help. You will be fine...and if I can do it anyone can! __________________

08-12-2011, 09:23 PM	#14
Journey Mae Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wills Point, Tx Posts: 56	How is it going with Digby? __________________ Kelly Kolb The Simple Life Farm..American Shetland Ponies

08-14-2011, 04:04 AM	#15
Digbys mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7	Digby's First Night He came home yesterday and Digby's first night went great. I slept next to his crate so i could put my hand on the door if he cried and he only cried once. He made it through the night without needing to use the potty and then went to his spot and did his business right after we got up this morning!! I am so proud of him! We've only been up for an hour an a half, but we've had breakfast, play, more pottytime and now he's napping. I am in love!! I posted some pictures of him in the picture gallery part of the forum. definitely more of those to come!!!