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I can't speak from experience, but I remember reading somewhere that before you let your Pom meet your baby for the first time, bring a towel/blanket/onesie with your baby's "scent" home. Put it on the floor with your dog, and give treats when he smells it. The intent of this little exercise is to tell your dog that your new baby is a good thing! This "pre-introduction" will lessen the stress of the actual meet-up; dogs greet other dogs and people by sniffing them. Once it's the day your baby comes home, your dog should be familiar with the new-baby-scent!

Once it's time for the introduction, have some REALLY good treats ready, and sit on the floor/couch with baby in your lap. Allow your dog to come sniff your baby - keep treats in easy reach of your dog, and give lots of praise when he wags his tail and licks your baby's feet.

It's all about making the introduction a happy and stress-free event, and reinforcing positive behavior around the baby.

If you need to, go to a bookstore and check to see if there are any books on the subject.

I hope this helps!

It really doesn't sound like this is going to be a good environment to raise a healthy, well behaved dog. I think you guys need to put the hard brakes on this decision and reevaluate your choice here...but I somehow doubt your family is going to say no to a puppy so...

Leaving it alone all day will almost certainly create behavioral issues (chewing, self harm, destruction, barking, anxiety, aggression, etc). That's not a nice life for a dog, especially a puppy by itself. I leave my dog 6-8 hours, but he's grown and I know he can handle it thanks to the looong walks we take before and after work, and all the other work I've put into training him and steps I take to prevent separation anxiety. People have to go to work, but look into daycare or at the very least crate training to help. Try to get the family to re-prioritize getting home sooner to let the dog out.

>they're kinda crazy and very yappy / bark a lot.

A dog's behavior is 80% a direct reflection of the owner. Although this can be complicated when the dog has been adopted by various people. Sometimes the current owner is dealing with someone else's mistakes.

If dogs could be BRED to BEHAVE then there would be a lot more "naturally well-behaved" dogs. Breed and other genetic factors can play a part in your dog's personality, but early exposure and training will always be the PRIMARY determining factors of how your dog behaves.

Small dogs and big dogs have the same brains. People try to act like they're almost separate species in order to excuse their bad training. You will see more yappy little dogs because people let them get away with it. A german shepard that angrily barks and lunges at anyone passing by is not going to be around for long.

Dogs are a lot of work, especially the first year of training. You will get what you give with a dog. The dog's energy level matters, this is the 20% inherent personality that you have to shape and influence with your 80% training. Regardless of breed, you can find a low-energy, high-tolerance puppy in most litters...but it sounds like you picked a random pup, so it's luck of the draw for you. Might be the high-energy, reactive pup of the litter, or something in between.

Training a pom can be hard because they are cute and tiny and it's easy to let them get away with very bad behaviors that you would never tolerate from a big dog. I found it helped to always imagine that my tiny fuzz ball would one day be growing up to be a Samoyed. Would I let a Samoyed puppy jump and bark and bite, knowing that behavior would soon becoming from a 100lb dog? No way! So same for a tiny pom.

I read all of Cesar Milan's books, and also Monks of New Skete. There are also some good youtube channels to check out. At the very least watch the "what to do before/the day you bring home a puppy" vids, so you get the crucial first step right! Zach George channel and perhaps most helpful; "are you ready for a dog?"

Cesar is pretty strict with dogs, more about obedience/dominance
The Monks are middle ground
Zach is very positive reinforcement/treats
So check them all out a bit and see what style will realistically work for you and your family (could even do various approaches from different people).

Honestly it seems to me like it's almost the norm for people to impulse buy/adopt dogs, be very lazy about training, and leave them home 8-12 hours a day. You're not doing anything outlandish. However the consequences of these decisions remain. The fact that you clearly care about what happens with this dog should go a long way. All it takes is someone stopping for a minute to consider the dog's needs, rather than only the humans' needs, and you'll be on your way. Feel free to ask questions or PM me.

edit: other random pom-specific advice!
http://www.petpom.com/ -- this website has a lot of info you need! Buying their PDF is worthwhile.

Don't cut or shave the fur, esp in the first year, or the coat will be ruined.

Little dogs need lots of exercise too, multiple daily walks for their mental health. They are tiny so the walks can be sort.

Poms can be quite fragile so be careful. #1 cause of death in poms is being dropped. Be wary of letting strangers hold your dog.

Poms are subject to low blood sugar and seizures, so make sure as a baby it eats often.
Dogs are never too young to be trained. Start from day 1. The first few months are mainly about establishing a relationship and communication though.

Dog health insurance is a good idea, there's a comparison website online for plans in your area

Good dog food is a long term investment for the health of your dog. Cheap food = expensive health problems. You can also google the best brands of foods. I usually go for Acana or Wellness. Human food can also give them the same health problems so avoid it as much as possible!

When we got the extra small size collar, we still had to pin it smaller. Honestly we ended up using a ferret collar while she grew into her collar, so you could try that, or maybe a kitten collar would be small enough. Weirdly the extra small harness we got fit her fine.

We used the Top Paw brand with the little reflective paw prints on it for her collar, leash, and harness (although the collar was too big, so we switched to the ferret one). I think they have them Petsmart (collar and leash), or here's the harness in pink on Amazon sold by Petco. Here's the green harness at Petsmart, but it looks a little different so I don't know if they've changed it or only changed the color of the buckles...

I like them pretty well because they're the thinnest straps we could find and didn't seem too heavy for such a small pup. For the most part they've lasted pretty well, although her brother ended up chewing through them all so we had to replace her collar with a leather one when she was big enough. We still use the harness and leash, though, I think we just bought replacements and kept them out of his reach.

My biggest tip is NOT to use retractable leashes. They're easy to drop, and then the dog thinks they're being chased by something that makes a scary noise...let's just say we learned the hard way, and have never used another one on any of our other dogs. It was pure luck that nothing bad happened to her, other than being traumatized.

Is he kenneled when you are not able to closely monitor him? Also, have you tried re-directing him- giving him a toy/treat that he is allowed to chew? My poms loved Kongs and the Nylabone teething keys (http://www.amazon.com/Nylabone-Puppies-Large-Puppy-Teething/dp/B0010P32E0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417987450&sr=8-1&keywords=nylabone+keys) when they were in a more destructive phase. The keys are soft enough to not cause damage, but durable enough to last a few months (at least with mine). The kongs can be filled with treats, spray filling, or peanut butter to make them more enticing. If I caught one of them chewing on something inappropriate, I would stop the behavior (I liked making noise or using a squirt gun) and then giving them another toy. Good Luck!

I use either a wet q-tip or wrap a wet, thin, cheap washcloth around my finger and just wipe her teeth. The q-tip gets into the smaller spaces better but the washcloth is better than nothing when I'm lazy and it's good for her gums (I use the same washcloth to wipe her face). You can also get a cat toothbrush if the dog ones are too large. I don't think what kind of toothpaste you get matters. The physical act of brushing is more important.

Try brushing his teeth with your finger first to get him used to it and go slowly. Also, show him a high value treat before you start (and only give him this treat when he gets his teeth brushed) and keep it visible (or smellable) while you brush his teeth, then give it to him when you're done.

My mother uses the following for her dogs and it does work. I used it as well until I had to stop because my dog has IBD. Since she's been off it, her teeth have gotten pretty bad because I'm lazy and don't brush them enough. Sorry about the format of think, I'm on mobile.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OZY7Q0Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1467130604&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dog+dental+care+products&dpPl=1&dpID=51%2BE8yIAdrL&ref=plSrch

I tried many different kinds of harnesses for my pom and this vest style one has worked the best. It doesn't push on his neck even when he is pulling and it is super easy to get on and off even with all his fluff getting in the way! Mine is about six pounds and he just fits into the medium size. I think it runs a little big because he usually wears smalls in the Puppia brand.
https://www.amazon.com/PUPPIA-International-Puppia-Harness-Small/dp/B001KWN2RK/ref=sr_1_31?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1495624270&sr=1-31&keywords=vest%2Bharness%2Bsmall%2Bdog&th=1

they're so tiny! we picked up a collar/harness for our pom after we got her (like, right after...we went straight to the pet store). even now, she's wearing a cat collar because her neck is so small (and she's big for a pom, about 8.5lbs). make sure you get one that's not a breakaway collar (like a lot of cat collars are).

that said, we only use the collar for tags. for walking, i definitely recommend a harness -- we use an x-small harness by voyager that seems to be comfortable for our pom and doesn't matte her fur.

That’s Buddy, Boo’s best friend! You can find it on Amazon

I give my pom pet naturals of Vermont hip and joint chews. I am going to post a link but I am on my phone so I warn you in advance that it might not work. He loves them though. They are like a treat to him. http://www.petnaturals.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=700859045

Edit: ok so that link didn't work. Here is amazons link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001E8G27C/ref=pd_aw_sims_5?pi=SY115&simLd=1

I bought this on Amazon for my mischievous rescue Pom and it has been great for keeping him out of areas I don't want him to go into. It's short enough that the cats can jump over and has a tiny door he can go through if I want him to come into the forbidden room. It also allows him to see me in the other room so he won't bark. You might also want to invest in a large crate for nighttime.

Ty so much! And I use these-

https://www.amazon.com/Tear-Stain-Remover-Soaked-Cotton/dp/B07DYL74TJ

I also got this angel eyes power and put a scoop in her food everyday but like I said earlier I haven’t been able to really reverse the stains that much but they definitely haven’t gotten worse.

EDIT: /u/ProffieThrowaway found it! :)
[Pomeranian by Aurora]
(http://www.amazon.com/Aurora-World-Pamy-Pomeranian-Flopsie/dp/B00O3GSI10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414789798&sr=8-2&keywords=aurora+pomeranian)

I feed Bounder this from Amazon. You can get it cheaper other places but it seems like Amazon is the most reliable when it comes to availability.

Here's some pictures, so you can kinda see how his hair is growing these days. (These are from before his latest bath, so excuse the messy look.)

Delilah has that pom and she cuddles with it in her chair. :) It's the Aurora one. You can often find it at candy shops. http://www.amazon.com/Aurora-World-Pamy-Pomeranian-Flopsie/dp/B00O3GSI10/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414789798&sr=8-2&keywords=aurora+pomeranian

My guy is a mix with yorkie and weighs ten pounds. We got him this one in a size small and we love it!

EcoBark Maximum Comfort Dog Harness 3-40 lbs; Innovative No Pull & No Choke Design, Soft Double Padded Vest for Control, Eco-Friendly with Quick Release For Puppies and Dogs (Pink, XS) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014MXDR8M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bMzjzbGWC64T4

Here's the Amazon listing for it - doublecheck the measurements though, Jackson is wearing a size large, which I would not have anticipated!

These are them; I found them on Amazon!

I used this mix. Substituted coconut oil for the other & used pumpkin purée instead of the "frosting mix" included in the box.
https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Cake-Wheat-Free-Peanut-Frosting/dp/B0068OWGE0

+1 for glucosamine. My barely 2yr old had issues with his kneecap popping out of place and the glucosamine has helped a lot. It's also super cheap because they are so small they don't require "big dog" doses. It's now part of their nighty routine. My younger pom has been getting it since she was 6mo, and will cut a mofo if she doesn't get her nightly "treat". No, seriously she don't play... Here's what we use. One per day last several months. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016MY21XG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492128168&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=glucosamine+for+dogs&psc=1