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Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum. My little girl, Zoey, was born Dec 12- she is 3 weeks old today! I go visit her at the breeders once a week to bond, and to discuss any questions. I love her so much already and can't wait to bring her home!
 

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Zoey is super cute! I had a chance to visit my puppy a couple of times before I picked her up at 11 weeks. After the first visit, I left a Pashmina-style scarf with the breeder, which smelled like me, so when I brought Emmie home she bonded really fast with me. I think the visits and scarf helped make the transition go smoothly. You're off to a great start. Good luck. -Jeanne
 
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She's home!

The wait is finally over! I brought Zoey home today. :) She cried for the entire trip- 1 hour- and was as happy as the rest of us when we got home. she loves her space that I have created for her. She has a place to sleep/ play/potty/eat. The chew toys are a hit, and for some reason, so is the crate liner...she goes nuts on that thing! I have shown her the yard, and allowed her to explore the living room (with careful supervision). So far 1 poop success on the pads and 0 pee success....we will work on that...she is very stealthy in that department, and then it's over in a second. As you can see in the photos, she is sleepy...and she like the pillow bed better than her crate......which I think is fine as long as we work on crate training. At least sleeping here she is confined, but can use her pads if she needs to. I am in love, and so is my daughter....it's been a long, exciting day.
 

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She will sleep better at night if you put her in her crate up on the bedside table or a chair, next to your bed. If she cries put your fingers into the crate. They usually settle down pretty well if they can see/hear/smell you at night like that. During the day? Yes, sometimes you have to let them cry, while you remain in the area so they learn they are all right.

She's beautiful! Look at those eye lashes!
 
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Bless her she is a sweet heart.Do what ever suits you and your family best with sleeping arrangements,there are no hard and fast rules,as all pups are individuals,and all owners have different ideas about what suits them,the main thing is not to stress out about things and enjoy her,and she will become a happy confident young lady!
 
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we made it through night 1. Wahoo. Starting on crate training today. I had her crate in her ex pen with the door off, and she slept most of the night there. Today, I left her to go grocery shopping. She was quiet and relaxed when I left, and in the exact same spot when I came home. She has done all of her eliminating outside today, which is great. We just had a stroll around the block and she is now in her crate (in her ex pen) with the door on. I simply moved her there when she was getting sleepy, and she had no complaints. It's been about 20 minutes and not a peep.
Thank you everyone for your comments!
 
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Night number 2 was a big success. At bedtime I put Zoey in her crate and took her to my room. She slept beside my bed without a peep from about 11 pm until 450. I took her out to pee, and put her back in her crate. She chewed her teething bone quietly, and fell back asleep until 730. yay :) She has been whining a little and going to the front door when she needs to potty, and I've been letting her out at least every couple of hours. It's pretty chilly in the mornings still, so I'm off to buy her a coat.
hava great day everyone!
 

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