The Yorkshire Terrier puppy is an active one, which is loyal to his family, smart, and is very loving. He will bark at strangers and may be a tad aggressive to newcomers whether they are human or animal. Due to their protective nature, …
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Advice needed?? Yorkshire terrier puppy?
i have two children,age 7 and 22 months. im waiting to collect our new little friend in couple of weeks, my worry is my 22 month old baby!
i know how small and delicate a yorkie pup is and im concerned my baby will accedently hurt the pup as she does not understand how to be gentle ? she has already taking a huge interest in the little pet carryer iv brought and when im not looking keeps carrying it around . i was thinking of carrying the pup around the house with me when i do my chores, but its not really practical.
I do have stair gates every where ( kitchen and stairs) but i just cant lock up the pup until the novity wheres off with my kids !! they all need to get used to each other . its just the first few weeks im worryed about. any suggestions?
alot of people buy a dog cage for puppies, so they can sleep in it and its there own little safe enviroment (from toddlers) etc.,
(It stays in the house not outside)
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when the puppy is around your baby you get the child to be gentle all you need to do is tell baby puppy need you to be gentle they actually can be ok with puppies if she she tries to lift it just let her know puppy dosn't like it but if she sits good puppy can lie beside her ,im sure everything will work out ok all you do is have puppy in same room as you and the baby and you can keep an eye on both .
teach ur daughter how to be gentle they do learn quick show her how to stroke it etc
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I know what you mean!!!
I have a 15 month old biy with a 10 weeks old Siberian Husky pup!!!
The main thing i do is too never take me eyes off them, i know its hard when yu have things to be getting on with but it so important.
The chores can wait!!!!Also i would suggest crate training
Its a wonderfukl way of educating both the child and the pup about personal space
And to be completlely honest eventually the child will become bored with the dog, my boy is bored already!!!!
Yes he gets excited when he sees the dog in the morning but thats about it now, the first couple of weeks were all exciting but now he barely noticed her!!!!
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firstly congratulations on getting a yorkie i have to both 5 months old now. i think you should use the time you have left waiting for the puppy by getting a cuddly toy dog and use it as if it is real .i by showing your child how to stroke it gently and after say 4or 5 minutes say puppy needs to sleep now and put the toy in its bed and make sure your child leaves it alone untill you say she can touch it again . even pretend to putt food down for it all the time telling the child not to touch while the puppy is eating . this worked for me.and allso its not a good idea to carry the pup around with you all the time because it will feel lost when you have to leave it .it is best to let the puppy find his own feet in your family and he will grow up to be a confidant dog. good luck.
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A dog crate is a great idea, and if you start training them to use it straight away, they soon accept it, and soon consider it to be their place of safetyu and refuge….especially if there are little ones around. Its good though that they will grow up together. Its a great way for them both to learn together, and to learn to respect each other!
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many reptable breeders will not sell a yorkie puppy to people with small children. when you first bring your puppy home he is going to need his own bit of space like some of your other replys have mentioned a crate that is a very good idear crate training is very effective also the smaller yorkie can get under your feet when your waking about the house.
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When you get your pup home, sit the kids down together with the pup on your lap and show them how to stroke her properly, your little one will soon pick up on the gentle way by watching and learning from you and your 7 yr old. Just be watchful when the pup is around the kids as they can get over excited ( the kids not the pup ha ha ) by the new little arrival. Your pup will be very nervous when you first get it as its away from its mum and will cry for the first few nights but will soon settle down. Your right, its not practical for you to carry the pup everywhere with you, you'll get tired and the pup will get spoilt! Teach the kids that they must watch where they're going as the pup is very small and will get hurt easily if they're not careful. Its not a major worry but i understand your concerns, you are very brave to take on a pup with two kids but also very good to your kids because there is nothing nicer than growing up with a pet that will teach them the meaning of loving an animal. In a few months time you'll wonder why you worried at all and your pup will no doubt love your kids just as you do. One more thing, make it a rule that both of them are forbidden from picking up the pup, a friend of mine had a bischon pup that was carried upstairs by the kids and broke its leg when it fell off the bed! Good luck.
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