One thing you would do differently...? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Judy in Waco · 06-24-2007, 07:59 AM

After my children became adults, I constantly wondered "what if.." I had done this or that differently. One thing I KNOW I would do now that I didn't do well then ...is worry less and play more!!

As a new puppy owner, I am curious to know what some of you would do differently if you had the opportunity that some of us have with new puppies and/or owning Yorkies for the first time.

I for one would appreciate knowing. Thanks in advance.

simonandhallie · 06-24-2007, 08:24 AM

I would start training earlier and be more consistent! That is really the number one thing I would do differently and that is really for Simon since I've had him since he was a puppy!

I think this is a really good thread idea

pea496 · 06-24-2007, 08:51 AM

I would probably have Conner sleep in his own bed instead of mine. He has to get so close to me that I cannot even roll over. I wake up in the morning with a sore arm because I slept on it all night long!! Sometimes I get out of bed so that he will get close to my husband, then I can sleep and roll over and he can't.

SophieRose · 06-24-2007, 08:59 AM

Excellent thread. I would have followed the vet's advice when Sophie was 16 weeks old (you will need to take her to puppy class to meet other dogs and learning training). Did I follow her advice? No, and Sophie was scared and didn't like other dogs or people to come near me with the exception of my two daughters. Charlie is completely different, very social and not a barker.

kalina82 · 06-24-2007, 09:02 AM

i regret that i haven't been taking obedience classes with morgan so she can become a canine good citizen. she would be an excellent therapy dog.

Akhong · 06-24-2007, 09:33 AM

Thank you for putting up this thread! I'm a newbie when it comes with my Tobi (I've only had him for a month)...and I'm trying to train him to be a good doggy citizen. Thanks to everyone who's posting these replies up b/c they're very helpful to ALL yorkie owners (new and old)!

Doodlebug · 06-24-2007, 09:44 AM

I have to agree with others about obedience training. I thought Daisy was too young to go to puppy school until she was a year old. Then when we fianlly did go I saw the younger puppies in the class were so eager to learn and please their parents. If I had it to do over I would have taken them right after they had all of their puppy shots.

sasha1 · 06-24-2007, 09:50 AM

I took my four month old boy to classes and he loves them, very quick learners he was so nervous when I first got him towards other dogs and now 8 months later he is great with other dogs and can read their temprament better. I regret not prepairing him for showing earlier as I thing he would make a great show dog! Great Topic ta.

iloveemmy · 06-24-2007, 09:51 AM

[QUOTE=simonandhallie;1192906]I would start training earlier and be more consistent! QUOTE]

Amen to that...

paulapoo · 06-24-2007, 09:52 AM

I would've done puppy class. I looked into it but found it to be too expensive. Now Otis is a runner. It would've been worth the money to not have to constantly watch him with doors and gates.

my2boyz · 06-24-2007, 09:59 AM

I would have socialized them more and done more training also.

Also...and some may or may not be honest enough to agree with this one...I would not have gotten a second Yorkie. I thought Jo needed a playpal...Riley doesn't play very often at all...I thought Jo was independant and didn't want to sit with me...in reality Riley is usually on my lap or snuggled up next to me and Jo looks at me with a sad face like that's where he would like to be. Riley is a great companion for Jo, he loves to snuggle...they're great buddies...but...it's a year now after adding Riley and I can see where it may have actually 'hurt' Jo in some ways rather than help him.

Gracie2006 · 06-24-2007, 10:06 AM

I would definitely start training earlier, from the day I bring baby home. I would also start visiting the groomer earlier, starting at about 12 weeks.

Agosto · 06-24-2007, 10:12 AM

This post is really interesting for those of us who are getting a baby soon

sasha1 · 06-24-2007, 10:19 AM

I would also have left my dog more often with family, as I am now going on 2 weeks holidays after having him for a year and feeling very anxious leaving him as I know he will fret and probably not eat! Had I made it a more regular thing earlier it would have been better for him.

Judy in Waco · 06-24-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by my2boyz

I would have socialized them more and done more training also.

Also...and some may or may not be honest enough to agree with this one...I would not have gotten a second Yorkie. I thought Jo needed a playpal...Riley doesn't play very often at all...I thought Jo was independant and didn't want to sit with me...in reality Riley is usually on my lap or snuggled up next to me and Jo looks at me with a sad face like that's where he would like to be. Riley is a great companion for Jo, he loves to snuggle...they're great buddies...but...it's a year now after adding Riley and I can see where it may have actually 'hurt' Jo in some ways rather than help him.

Thank you so much for your honesty! I think all of this information is important for us to hear.

06-24-2007, 07:59 AM	#1
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	One thing you would do differently...? After my children became adults, I constantly wondered "what if.." I had done this or that differently. One thing I KNOW I would do now that I didn't do well then ...is worry less and play more!! As a new puppy owner, I am curious to know what some of you would do differently if you had the opportunity that some of us have with new puppies and/or owning Yorkies for the first time. I for one would appreciate knowing. Thanks in advance. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-24-2007, 08:51 AM	#3
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I would probably have Conner sleep in his own bed instead of mine. He has to get so close to me that I cannot even roll over. I wake up in the morning with a sore arm because I slept on it all night long!! Sometimes I get out of bed so that he will get close to my husband, then I can sleep and roll over and he can't. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

06-24-2007, 08:59 AM	#4
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Excellent thread. I would have followed the vet's advice when Sophie was 16 weeks old (you will need to take her to puppy class to meet other dogs and learning training). Did I follow her advice? No, and Sophie was scared and didn't like other dogs or people to come near me with the exception of my two daughters. Charlie is completely different, very social and not a barker. __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

06-24-2007, 09:02 AM	#5
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i regret that i haven't been taking obedience classes with morgan so she can become a canine good citizen. she would be an excellent therapy dog. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-24-2007, 09:33 AM	#6
Akhong Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 175	thank you! Thank you for putting up this thread! I'm a newbie when it comes with my Tobi (I've only had him for a month)...and I'm trying to train him to be a good doggy citizen. Thanks to everyone who's posting these replies up b/c they're very helpful to ALL yorkie owners (new and old)! __________________ Tobi's mom

06-24-2007, 08:24 AM	#2
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	I would start training earlier and be more consistent! That is really the number one thing I would do differently and that is really for Simon since I've had him since he was a puppy! I think this is a really good thread idea

06-24-2007, 09:44 AM	#7
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I have to agree with others about obedience training. I thought Daisy was too young to go to puppy school until she was a year old. Then when we fianlly did go I saw the younger puppies in the class were so eager to learn and please their parents. If I had it to do over I would have taken them right after they had all of their puppy shots. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

06-24-2007, 09:50 AM	#8
sasha1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 39	I took my four month old boy to classes and he loves them, very quick learners he was so nervous when I first got him towards other dogs and now 8 months later he is great with other dogs and can read their temprament better. I regret not prepairing him for showing earlier as I thing he would make a great show dog! Great Topic ta. __________________

06-24-2007, 09:51 AM	#9
iloveemmy And the winner is... Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,330	[QUOTE=simonandhallie;1192906]I would start training earlier and be more consistent! QUOTE] Amen to that... __________________ I won an Emmy and an Oscar!

06-24-2007, 09:52 AM	#10
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I would've done puppy class. I looked into it but found it to be too expensive. Now Otis is a runner. It would've been worth the money to not have to constantly watch him with doors and gates. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-24-2007, 09:59 AM	#11
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	I would have socialized them more and done more training also. Also...and some may or may not be honest enough to agree with this one...I would not have gotten a second Yorkie. I thought Jo needed a playpal...Riley doesn't play very often at all...I thought Jo was independant and didn't want to sit with me...in reality Riley is usually on my lap or snuggled up next to me and Jo looks at me with a sad face like that's where he would like to be. Riley is a great companion for Jo, he loves to snuggle...they're great buddies...but...it's a year now after adding Riley and I can see where it may have actually 'hurt' Jo in some ways rather than help him.

06-24-2007, 10:06 AM	#12
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I would definitely start training earlier, from the day I bring baby home. I would also start visiting the groomer earlier, starting at about 12 weeks. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

06-24-2007, 10:12 AM	#13
Agosto Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: spain Posts: 104	This post is really interesting for those of us who are getting a baby soon

06-24-2007, 10:19 AM	#14
sasha1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: scotland Posts: 39	I would also have left my dog more often with family, as I am now going on 2 weeks holidays after having him for a year and feeling very anxious leaving him as I know he will fret and probably not eat! Had I made it a more regular thing earlier it would have been better for him. __________________