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shorebound · 11-01-2008, 10:55 AM

I'm preparing everything for when my puppy is ready so figured who better to ask for advice than other yorkie owners.

What are some things you Couldnt live without?

What are somethings you recommend I get before she gets here?

What did you buy and thought I shouldnt have bought this what a waste of money?

Thanks in advance

bildio · 11-01-2008, 11:05 AM

A crate for transporting.

A child's style play pen.

Bed.

Some toys.

Leash & harness.

Brush & comb.

Food of course.

Waist of money: Andis power trimmer (good trimmer, but I can't get him to stay still long enough to use it. So, I use it to trim my sideburns).

Missiemiss · 11-01-2008, 11:27 AM

Bully sticks and a good harness and leash. Keep your baby safe at all times!

I'm really excited for you!

Breyli · 11-01-2008, 11:34 AM

I could not live without my play yard that I got at Toys r' Us... highly recommend getting some type of play pen

I'm also glad I bought a mat for under her dishes. She was so tiny it seemed like at times she took a bath in her water bowl and got it everywhere.

A good variety of toys... squeekers, ropes, soft, semi-hard, teethers, the ones where you wet and put in the freezer. You never know what it'll like.

small baby blankets

shorebound · 11-01-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Missiemiss

Bully sticks and a good harness and leash. Keep your baby safe at all times!

I'm really excited for you!

Thank you im excited too I cant wait!
Can you recommend a good harness and leash I didnt realize some would be better than others

shorebound · 11-01-2008, 11:47 AM

Bildio and Breyli Thank you

Missiemiss · 11-01-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shorebound

Thank you im excited too I cant wait!
Can you recommend a good harness and leash I didnt realize some would be better than others

I use the "clothes" harnesses - the ones with the D ring. There are various sellers on site (go to the products section) - they are great!!!!!

Also - I don't know how handy you are with a sewing machine but I get preemie clothes and take them in at the sides and sew a D ring on them! THey fit PERFECT for my little ones!

My hubby just rolls his eyes but he always smiles when people come up to him when he has one of them looking so cute!

bildio · 11-01-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shorebound

Can you recommend a good harness and leash I didnt realize some would be better than others

I use the Guardian Gear two step harness (or equivalent) with a Guardian Gear leash of the same width.

11-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#1
shorebound BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 72	Preparing for puppy.... I'm preparing everything for when my puppy is ready so figured who better to ask for advice than other yorkie owners. What are some things you Couldnt live without? What are somethings you recommend I get before she gets here? What did you buy and thought I shouldnt have bought this what a waste of money? Thanks in advance

11-01-2008, 11:05 AM	#2
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	A crate for transporting. A child's style play pen. Bed. Some toys. Leash & harness. Brush & comb. Food of course. Waist of money: Andis power trimmer (good trimmer, but I can't get him to stay still long enough to use it. So, I use it to trim my sideburns). __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)* Last edited by bildio; 11-01-2008 at 11:08 AM.

11-01-2008, 11:27 AM	#3
Missiemiss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 651	Bully sticks and a good harness and leash. Keep your baby safe at all times! I'm really excited for you! __________________ Gracie Froto Blair and RIP Bear-Bear 12/31/08 & RIP Roscoe 06/12/08 Free Samples! All-Natural, High-quality Pet food for your Furbaby! http://www.trilogyonline.com/missiemiss

11-01-2008, 11:34 AM	#4
Breyli Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 175	I could not live without my play yard that I got at Toys r' Us... highly recommend getting some type of play pen I'm also glad I bought a mat for under her dishes. She was so tiny it seemed like at times she took a bath in her water bowl and got it everywhere. A good variety of toys... squeekers, ropes, soft, semi-hard, teethers, the ones where you wet and put in the freezer. You never know what it'll like. small baby blankets

11-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#6
shorebound BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 72	Bildio and Breyli Thank you