I asked this along time ago before I knew anything about the dogs. I've done research for months, and looked up everything in the world. But I wanted someone who has dogs opinions..
— How will I train him/her? (potty)
— How will I train him/her to be able to go to their own bed or if they walk around the house to not ruin stuff or potty?
— Crate training?
— Busy schedule? Or gunna get a job & go back to school soon. (In college)
— What do I need the week I bring the puppy home?
— (about potty training) are puppy pads good, or just take out side every 3 hours. && can a "toy" puppy hold their pee long enough?
please help with everything you can. this will be my job, not my parents.. they dont want to help much. :[
i really need some advice & help before I buy this puppy.
-robyn <3
but everyone is now breeding them. so if they live they cant be that sickly. & they have a 1yr health guarantee.
so if i dont want a big dog what else can i do?
i dont like those tiny rat (teacups) cuz they have to be sickly, thats just common sense. but i thought toys were just a little smaller.
i dont want a big dog.
It's BECAUSE everyone if breeding them that they're so sickly – it's never healthy to breed runts, and the dog's always pay for it in some way. Most of the time they aren't even taken care of properly and breeding such small dogs is always risky to the mom!
Most genetic problems don't pop up until about two years old, so the health guarantee is null and void. Doesn't help you at all if the dog develops a life threatening problems due to poor breeding at three years old.
You see healthy dogs from these so called breeders because health and genetic problems develop over time, as well as show up instantly. Any sign of problems in the dog at birth and they're probably put to sleep.
As far as training, pick up a few good books. They have several out there with all the info you need on potty training, crate training, and general puppy training (bite inhibition, etc.) That's the best advice i can give on that.
Toy pups can't hold their pee long at all – maybe an hour tops as they grow. Their bladders are so tiny and with possible health or genetic problems…. Pee pads are bad – they contradict training. By saying it's okay to go inside in one spot, to them it's like saying everywhere in the house is okay – so punishing them when they go on your sweater (which looks and smells like the pad to them) is confusing them horribly.
If you won't be home all day then do NOT get a puppy. It wouldn't be fair to them to be crated all day. They need constant training and attention. The longest you should leave and adult dog in a crate is seven hours WITH a potty break. No potty break then only five or six.
Add – have to say, dogs can live and still be sick. They could be doped on meds when you see them or could be having a good day. At home though they could be in so much pain or just so sick most of the time. You don't see everything just by glimpsing them on the street or meeting one a few times. Some dogs are luckier than others.
Add – The Maltese and Yorkie breeds are only in the 7 lb range which isn't very big at all. Chihuahua's are even smaller (5 lb range.) So you don't necessarily have to get expensive "teacup" or "toy" anything to have a small dog. What do YOU consider to be too big? What's your ideal size?
My advise BEFORE you buy this puppy, is avoid "toy" yorkie's or maltese- these are poorly bred runts, and can be more sickly than normal sized dogs. Please- don't fall for the "toy" or "teacup" hype!
A one year health guarantee? And you think that is GOOD? My boys came with a LIFETIME health guarantee! Do you realize that most genetic diseases can't even be diagnosed by 1 year of age? A 1 year guarantee SUCKX!
And- if everyone else jumped off of a bridge, would you? I'm guessing you would!
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First off, these breeds are expensive and not only require money to purchase, but lots of money to keep. Grooming is expensive, shots, licences, food, etc.
You train a dog to go outsdie to potty and its all about consistence. You take the dog outside after every sip of water, and every bite of food. Always wait until they go, then priase. You need to take the puppy out about every other hour. Remember, puppies DO NOT have control over there bladder for a while. Potty training can take MONTHS, all depending on how good you are at training.
Crate training cant help with poty training. Whenever you are gone, put her in the crate. She WILL accident in there, until she is able to hold herself. Bedtime should always be in the crate too, this isnt cruel, it is there bed.
If you have a busy schdeule, I wouldnt get a puppy. They are HARD work. If you dont have time to train your dog it will be a dreadful experiance. Puppies need so much attention, and training. And potty training is vital, it must be done. It is irratation, takes lots of patience and time.
You would need all your necessitys. Crate, Food, Bowls at the least. The puppy will cry for a few weeks in the crate if she isnt used to it, which can be irritating also, so be ready for that.
Puppy pads are not to cute to have laying around the house. In my opinion, you should always take your dog outside if you are physically able. Anything less is pure lazyness. Not to mention it looks nasty laying around the house.
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WOW..Ok lets see you have researched and know that these dogs generally do not live as long and can have more complications becasue of the size..SOOOOO moving on..Do not train a dog on paper first it is teaching them bad habits and makes things ore complicated.
Little dogs have problems becasue of age more than any other reason don't expect an 8 wek old to learn and be perfect it takes time. in order for them not to chew crate them when they cannot be watched. A dog should not be crated for long periods of time.
It takes a dog atleast 12 weks to really have a sence of what pottying outside is about and they can go for periods of time and 2-3 hours is a good time frame.
Before you bring your pup home…Find a good vet
make sure your pup has a checkup, wormed, puppy shots and flea med… Have a crate ready for her with a soft blanket or bedding.
Get the kind of food she is used to eating and when and if you change that do it gradually mixing amounts so not to upset her /him.
Make sure she has a leash and collar and a brush..
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Firstly do some more research on reputable breeders of yorkies and maltese. I recommend you attend some shows if possible and talk to the show people and breeders there.
Make sure any breeder you go to has already shown and even more importantly has done all the genetic health tests on both sire and dam and you need to see the evidence
This is pretty much what you should be expecting from your breeder
http://www.ytca.org/ethics.html
and this has some excellent advise on what to ask a breeder – maltese specific but appropriate for any breed
http://www.malteseonly.com/breedque.html
Once you've done all this research you can then go on a waiting list for what ever breed you decide on and will have plenty of time to research training methods etc.
Please do not think Im being harsh but you really want the best for you and your puppy.
A one year guarantee means nothing Im sorry but many dogs do not exhibit genetic problems until a lot later and you could end up with a very poorly dog and a broken heart. A reputable breeder will offer you back up for the rest of the dogs life.
Good luck in your search and do the right thing by you and your puppy.
Yorkies and Maltese are part of the toy group and are already pretty small – check out the breed standards and you'll see what I mean!
Im so glad you've taken on board what a lot of people are saying – good on you!
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It's BECAUSE everyone if breeding them that they're so sickly – it's never healthy to breed runts, and the dog's always pay for it in some way. Most of the time they aren't even taken care of properly and breeding such small dogs is always risky to the mom!
Most genetic problems don't pop up until about two years old, so the health guarantee is null and void. Doesn't help you at all if the dog develops a life threatening problems due to poor breeding at three years old.
You see healthy dogs from these so called breeders because health and genetic problems develop over time, as well as show up instantly. Any sign of problems in the dog at birth and they're probably put to sleep.
As far as training, pick up a few good books. They have several out there with all the info you need on potty training, crate training, and general puppy training (bite inhibition, etc.) That's the best advice i can give on that.
Toy pups can't hold their pee long at all – maybe an hour tops as they grow. Their bladders are so tiny and with possible health or genetic problems…. Pee pads are bad – they contradict training. By saying it's okay to go inside in one spot, to them it's like saying everywhere in the house is okay – so punishing them when they go on your sweater (which looks and smells like the pad to them) is confusing them horribly.
If you won't be home all day then do NOT get a puppy. It wouldn't be fair to them to be crated all day. They need constant training and attention. The longest you should leave and adult dog in a crate is seven hours WITH a potty break. No potty break then only five or six.
Add – have to say, dogs can live and still be sick. They could be doped on meds when you see them or could be having a good day. At home though they could be in so much pain or just so sick most of the time. You don't see everything just by glimpsing them on the street or meeting one a few times. Some dogs are luckier than others.
Add – The Maltese and Yorkie breeds are only in the 7 lb range which isn't very big at all. Chihuahua's are even smaller (5 lb range.) So you don't necessarily have to get expensive "teacup" or "toy" anything to have a small dog. What do YOU consider to be too big? What's your ideal size?
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I wouldn't focus on breed as much as individual dog.
(after all, there are so many puppy mill puppies and dogs around and that is big trouble as you can see by all the problems with these on this board)
Dogs are like people. They each have different personalities and needs. You need to find the right match for your lifestyle.
Every dog is different, even within breeds.
NEVER buy a dog from the pet store, or classifieds, or websites. Those are the puppy mill puppies. Big trouble! See http://www.stoppuppymills.org
And many of these breeds have severe health and behavior problems due to all the bad breeding going on.
You need to find the right individual dog. For example, a housebroken adult that is quiet and good with kids, or lower activity dog, or whatever your needs are.
Instead look at http://www.petfinder.com
Talk to some shelters and rescue groups and breed rescues. Have a conversation with an adoption counselor about your lifestyle, needs.
You need to find the right MATCH.
Appearance doesn't matter. They can be cute as heck, but if they rip up the house or need huge amounts of exercise, not so good, especially if you are busy.
Adopting a pet is like adopting a child. You need to take time, and talk to people who can help.
And you might consider volunteering at an animal shelter. Great way to learn about dogs and dog care, help dogs, and find just the right dog for you
But your big problem right now is that if the dog is left all day (particularly a puppy) the dog will not get socialized or trained properly. And most landlords don't allow dogs, and neighbors will complain like crazy if the dog barks all day. And get you thrown out.
The best idea for now may be to wait until you are more settled and know what your schedule will be. It would heartbreaking if the dog had to be given up, and that is happening all the time (especially for college studemts)
Many students volunteer at a shelter while they are in school, and wait until they are graduated and settled in their new job to get a dog.
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