| risue27 |
| Posted 10/31/2007 1:41:43 AM |
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sometime in nov, we are receiving a morkie. she currently lives in fl with my son & daughter-in-law. they also have 1 large dog, a small Dog & cat. the morkie is to much for their busy household and we have room for a new friend. our cocker spaniel crossed the rainbow bridge in jan at the age of 14.
my daughter & son-in-law are driving down to fl and will bring molly back to us in ri. molly will have a lot of issues once she gets here! she'll be leaving the only family & home she knows, traveling in a car (which she doesn't like), becoming part of our family and last but not least having to adjust to the weather/temperature changes.
once she's settled in, i'll take her to the vet for a check up. it will be an exciting time and an unforgetable journey as we learn each others ways! as i've read my way through this post, i've learned a few tricks! the piddle pad in a little box will be good if we can get molly to use it! right now she has free range in a back yard. we want to walk her useing a leash & harness, to use up some of her excess energy but we think once she feels secure & use to us she'll be fine as an only.
thanks for letting me "horn" in this post & toot our horn.
best of luck to all the morkie/yorktese Dog parents. how lucky we are to have these Dog come into our lives.
molly can't be worse then our cocker bruin.......he never left the terrible two's!!!!! we never knew what trouble he'd cause next. |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 10/31/2007 7:19:22 AM |
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| Quote risue27: sometime in nov, we are receiving a morkie. she currently lives in fl with my son & daughter-in-law. they also have 1 large dog, a small Dog & cat. the morkie is to much for their busy household and we... |
First let me say, Thank you for taking on a "problem child" and you have such a great attitude going in. :)
Now heres a couple of hints, Take advantage of the fact that she's a bit off balance by the move. Don't wait for her to settle in. Show her the ropes from day one. Welcome to your new home and heres how we do things here. dogs respond to leadership. Since you have time before she comes, puppy proof your home and deside where she will stay when she is not going outside. A crate or a small bathroom, laundry room, or gated kitchen. Get those places ready. Buy her toys and bowls and all that stuff, before she gets here. From the moment she comes into your home, YOU not your son, or his wife are to be the one who handles all the feeding and potty trips. You need to send a messege right away, "heres what your expected to do" Treat her like a 12 week old puppy, going out every 30 min. Show her where you want her to potty and don't just send her out in the yard, always have her on the lead. Better control that way. :) Explain to your family ahead of time that this is the way it has to be. :)
The very best thing you can do for this Dog is don't over baby it. My Dog is my child, Not my child is my dog... I love my Dog very much but she is a Dog first. You must keep that in mind when raising your new dog. Don't over carry her. Don't let her get away with being bad. Get her into a puppy class. Good for her and fun for you. Puppy classes are for older dogs too. :)
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 10/31/2007 7:23:49 AM |
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I am a strong believer in blanket bonding. What I mean by that is, if your handy make her a baby blanket do at least some of the sewing by hand. I buy the quilted baby blanket pieces at Walmart. As you thread the needle and sew you bury your sent in the blanket as well as all over the blanket. IF your not handy buy a blanket wash it and then put it in your bed for a few days before the Dog comes home. When your son and daughter in law bring her, have them handle the blanket so it will also have their sent on it. This is better than them just bringing the blanket from home. It will be comforting and teaching. Get all new toys for her, don't let them bring the old ones from home. She needs to have a fresh start in all ways. I would buy her a new crate even if she has one. Buy a different kind. I perfer the bar type but if she has that get the airline type. Remember the goal is to retrain her while she's off balance. Most dogs will be on their best behavior the first few days they are somewhere new. Take advantage of that.
Last but not least, there are lots of people on this board who that know a ton about dogs, so please come back and share your joys and ask your questions.
Good luck!!! :)
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| risue27 |
| Posted 11/1/2007 12:24:10 AM |
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Thanks for the hints! I had thought to buy a baby blanket, then keep it our bed (or even our laundry basket (lol)) until my son-in-law & daughter lv for FL.Then I thought I'd put it into a sealed bag and when they get there, my son & daughter-in-law can use it in her carrier until she leaves their home & while she's being transported from FL to RI.
I guess she'll be off balance going from my son's family, to traveling w/ my daughter's family (2 adults, a 23 yr old, a 16 yr old & their lap dog)!
Another thought I had was to ask my daughter to use bottle water for Molly until she gets here. I would continue to use the bottle water here until I can wean her off that (slowly) to our water.
Next trick will be the temperature changes....so I guess I'll be investing in a few sweaters for her. Lastly the yorkie in the upstairs apartment (about 5 lbs soaking wet) wears a harness. Should I be thinking of this for our fur baby Molly?
My husband & I are looking forward to the Molly challenge. She will only be outside on a leash........she's still to frisky to be trusted! We have a large eat in kitchen, we can gate off, that will be here area, if we go out and until she's trained to our ways. No we won't isolate her, she'll have time with us too, so we can bond. Molly's coming from a life of being babied, even tho she was low in the pecking order. I'll also be looking into puppy school for her.
Thanks again for all the good advice. As we start the challenge, I probably should branch out on my own thread/post instead of horning in on someone else's territory, like I have.
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| risue27 |
| Posted 11/1/2007 11:45:41 PM |
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Hi everyone. First thank you Jenna0221 for starting this thread/post and letting me "horn in" on your thread/post. I hope all is going well with your Morkie. As of now, I plan to spread my wings and open my own post. If your interested in what's going to happen over the next month, until we get our fur baby Molly....please join me at "The Molly Challenge". Thanks everyone, see you at "The Molly Challenge"! |
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| ejwilli2 |
| Posted 11/21/2007 12:10:58 PM |
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I just got a Morkie a Month ago and I absolutely love him to death. He is a wonderful Dog and a very loveable pet. He is 12 weeks old and he hardly ever barks only if he is playing or if he wants up on the bed or couch with me. I just took him to the vet the other day and he weight 3 pounds his mother was 9 pounds and his dad is 5 pounds I met both parents. They are wonderful dogs and two of my friends have had Morkies as well and they love them too, and do not have one bad thing to say about them. Enjoy your new puppy they are great! |
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| CannonFarms |
| Posted 11/21/2007 12:44:39 PM |
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| Quote ejwilli2: I just got a Morkie a Month ago and I absolutely love him to death. He is a wonderful Dog and a very loveable pet. He is 12 weeks old and he hardly ever barks only if he is playing or if he wants up on... |
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| ja12164 |
| Posted 2/7/2008 10:45:25 AM |
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hello
We also became proud owners of a 10 week old Morkie little boy. We also have 2 wonderful jack russells. I really don't care if my Morkie is not "BREED" he is cute and lovable just the same. |
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| stephy673 |
| Posted 4/13/2008 8:57:20 PM |
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Wow, Im surprised how negative everyone was on the earlier posts. This person is obviously aware of all the work that goes along with raising a puppy. She's looking for advice not negative feedback. I have a 4 month old Morkie and she only weighs 2 lbs. And let me tell you I dont regret getting her for one moment, I LOVE her to death! She is already potty trained which took almost no time, she sits on command, she comes, stays and fetches. And so far, she is not a barker, not even if someone knocks on my door. However she does have the cutest little howl that she does when she is playing and wants up on the bed. Her barking habbits could change later (hopefully not)..But, I will continue to work with her in hopes that it remains the same. My Morkie is absolutley adorable, I wish you all the best with your little puppy!! |
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| armychik42 |
| Posted 5/11/2008 12:44:17 AM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Hmm that is very interesting. I did notice the Morkie was a little bit expensive but was still less than the pure bred maltese and yorkie. I bought him because I saw his picture and absolutely fell in... |
I have a morkie puppy. I have had many dogs in the past and I can definitly say that the morkie is the best breed i have ever had. She is tiny and very good with people and is great with other animals. When i got her at 8 weeks i trained her to use the wee wee pads in one day!!! like i said she is extremly good outside the house she stays wherever i put her and is extremly smart. She lets me do anything i want to her. now when she's in the house be prepared!! she runs all over and plays with the cat and everything she can find! as long as you puppy proof your home properly you should not have a problem you just need patience because they are picky eaters but i make sure i make time for her and make sure she eats. She does not bark like crazy or whine just a little bit when i leave for 5 minutes tops. Just make sure the puppy has a comfortable bed and toys and you will be fine! whoever thinks mixed breeds are a waste are stupid. they are better than pure breeds pure breeds have more health problems and get sick a lot easier MORKIES ARE STILL ANIMALS THE SAME OR PROBBALY BETTER THAN A PURE BREED!!!! Go for the morkie! hope this helps  |
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| puplovex3 |
| Posted 5/11/2008 9:20:50 AM |
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| Quote Jenna0221: Thank you! I am glad someone is recognizing my dedication towards my new pup. He will be 10 weeks. I could have got him when he was 8 but thought it was better for him to stay with his mom and litter... |
you seem like your very commited and willing to do whatever it takes to train and spend time with your Dog and thats all that matters.i'm sure you and your pup will do great and good luck with him. dont listen to all the negitive that people tell you because somehow they always seem to turn a positive into a negative on every pots..it seems like they dont want people to have dogs or be happy. but i wish you the best of luck with your puppy i'm sure you'll be a great owner. and you seem very prepared. |
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| anji2002 |
| Posted 6/17/2008 10:54:23 AM |
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Good luck Jenna. I hope you are enjoying your newfound companion!
Keep in mind, there is nothing wrong with a mutt or hybrid. The hybrid breeds have become overly popular because (the term hybrid defines the mating of two purebred dogs. Not to be confused with mating hybrid with hybrid) you get the *possibility* of a puppy that carries the positive parts of the breed (i.e., hypoallergenic or low shedding are very popular) without as many genetic defects that come from inbreeding. Yes, just as you can say a mutt is a mutt, a purebred is the direct result of inbreeding for desired traits. And with inbreeding comes genetic diseases, mutations, etc. And quite frankly, all breeders--even reputable ones--are in the market to make money. Occasionally you may find a back-yard breeder who wants to breed their Dog once or twice for fun, or the pup is a result of an accidental mating. But if the Puppies don't find a home, what happens to them? Mutt or not, they still need a home.
Also, if you required all pet/puppy owners to stay available to their puppy for 24 hours a day, how would you have so many working families that have well-adjusted dogs? All of my dogs were housebroken without any problems, and we all worked or had school.
And one more thing: paper training small dogs is not a bad idea, especially if you live in areas with adverse weather conditions. Keep in mind, the Maltese breed is susceptible (thanks to genetic inbreeding!) to respiratory problems, so should not be allowed out in damp air if you want to prolong its lifespan. Paper training is highly recommended by "experts" on the breed. Yes, you will need to regularly change out the piddle pads, or your home will stink. That comes with common sense. (continued)
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| anji2002 |
| Posted 6/17/2008 10:55:15 AM |
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(continued) I have owned both mutts and purebred dogs (mutts came from a shelter or were rescues, purebreds came from a breeder) in my lifetime, and they both have their positives and negatives. My current English Setter is high strung and neurotic, but looks fabulous and is extremely smart. Our last English Setter died of an inherited genetic disease, but she looked great too. My first dog, a mutt, was sweet and loving and lived to be 17, but was probably the ugliest little Dog Id ever seen. But with a mutt, you never know what your Dog may turn out to look like or behave like. Then again, you never have that guarantee on behavior with any dog, and even purebreds dont always follow conformity on how they are supposed to look or act. Their shape, size, weight, coat coloring, spacing of their hips, color of their eyes or tongue may be different than what the breed calls for. Guess what happens to those Puppies.
I guess what this all boils down to, is why all the negative feedback? Why tell her to get a refund for her mutt or tell her it will all be bad news because she works? And why does it matter if she chose to shell out her own money for this particular dog, regardless of its heritage? If Jenna is doing her homework and looking up all the information she can about the breeds behind her hybrid/mutt, then why fault her? Im sure she will make an excellent puppy mom. And who knows, that little puppy may turn out to be a fantastic little companion--mutt, or not.
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| wowthatwascool |
| Posted 7/2/2008 1:29:38 PM |
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I just got a morkie and I adore him I started litter training my morkie and it works well even though people say it smells it really doesn't. I wish you luck with your  !!!!
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