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04-04-2008, 06:05 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rotterdam, NY
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| Help! I don't know if I can handle it anymore! Well I thought I would write in my problems & concerns since everyone has been so helpful with all of my other ones. I have had Brinkley since 1-27, he is now just about 6 months old. He hasn't been neutered yet....in 3 weeks he goes. And he is testing my patience & last nerve. I really don't know what to do. Aren't furbabies suppose to bring joy & happiness & lower your blood pressure. Well I feel like he is doing the exact opposite. The constant biting, the barking, the waking me up wayyyyy earlier then I want to be woken up, and the using my house as his own personal toilet. That last one there, the pottying......it's killing me! I want to pull all of my hair out! All these things combined has really been making me feel very overwhelmed. I have actually been contemplating in my head whether or not I made a mistake with getting him & if I could actually give him up. I think that would just break my heart though since I DO LOVE HIM VEEERRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYY MUCH! I would worry if he was happy & where he was. I don't think I could do that but I also don't think I can keep going through this with him. HELP!!! So I guess I need some input from everybody....did you all go through this? Was potty training rough for you too? Will neutering him calm him down a lot? What can I do? I love my wittle boy to death & can't picture not having him in my life but I am reallllly stressed!
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04-04-2008, 06:13 AM | #2 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| hi and welcome to the wonderful world of yorkies... and your not alone, i think mostly all of us here have gone through this.. it does take awhile, just be patient.... it will all work out for you, dont you worry... it was really rough for me since i am living alone and go to work for 9 hrs.. but all is ok now, thanks to all the good people here at yt..continue to ask any questions you have..
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04-04-2008, 06:13 AM | #3 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| I went through something similar with Ellie. I was just so tired of running after a puppy. I will say it did get better, but I can't figure out if she calmed down or I just got used to it. She stopped chewing on things but six years later she still thinks going to the bathroom in the house is just as good as going outside.
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04-04-2008, 06:15 AM | #4 | |
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There is hope it just takes time. Unfortunately, I do have to tell you when your trying to housebreak a puppy your on their bladder schedule and you have to stick to a hard routine until they are housebroken. There is no sleeping in late like that. I get up rain or shine even on the days I am off to walk Zoey. Then I can head back to bed. But if you want them trained then you need to stick to that routine or he won't learn.
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04-04-2008, 06:17 AM | #5 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| You just told my own personal story! Yes, I think most of us felt the same way. But hold on. IT WILL GET BETTER. He's just a puppy, it will take time. I even came down with Shingles, due from stress the doc told me. But I could not give him up! I also was afraid another would not love him and care for him as I could. Sure they pee and poop in the house, chew up our rugs, furniture too at times but in the end they give us unconditional love and campanionship forever. Be patient because it will get better. I would sit at the kitchen table at 6:00am on Sat and Sun with tears in my eyes saying what did I do to deserve this? Who knew a little puppy could make you so misreable. That's because we did not really know what to expect in the beginning. Everything your going threw is normal. It will pass. Once he's potty trained you will sleep later on the weekends. Today Buddy and I sleep in till 8 or 9 am. Heaven. He touches nothing today. Believe me, it will be worth it just get past the puppy hood and potty training. Don't give up. Your right, no one will care or love him the way you do. Belive me, I tell the truth |
04-04-2008, 06:19 AM | #6 | |
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now here's the thing, with all of the threads i've read on YT, people will say your pup (and mine) are still very young. and that it takes a lot of time for them to calm down and start obeying, especially the boy puppies. also, neutering will most likely calm him down, but i wouldn't count on him making a complete 180, and changing from a hellian to an angel. i'm going to advise that you hang in there with your pup. seriously, it'll all be worth it in the long run. if you say you love him now even with him behaving badly, then imagine how much more you'll love him when he's older and more mature. right now he's just a kid, doing whatever makes him happy (even if it doesn't make you happy, lol). if you compare him to a human child in age, he's about 3.5 years old (1 human year equals 7 dog years... so 6 human months equals 3.5 dog years???). i seriously don't know if i did the math right, but if i did, then that would make him a toddler. ever head of the terrible 3's? lol. anyway, keep trying and you'll never regret it.
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04-04-2008, 06:21 AM | #7 |
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| These babies can be a handful! some day are just better than others! when you get him over the puppy stage- it will be easier!!
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04-04-2008, 06:25 AM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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| Welcome to the world of having a puppy....It takes routine routine routine!!!!!!!!!day by day....hour by hour and yes minute by minute....you have to stay on a routine....no sleeping in.... |
04-04-2008, 07:14 AM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Detroit, MI
Posts: 129
| With everything it pays to be consistent! When he bites say "no bite" or whatever phrase you would like to in a firm (not necessarily loud) voice and give him a chew toy. Keep doing it and he will begin to get the picture. You might say that I don't know what I am talking about because I don't have a yorkie. But I have read every book all the libraries around have to offer and the truth is that when it comes down to it a yorkie is a dog and they function the same way other dogs do and I have been around dogs all my life. I frequently visit pet stores to see if they have yorkies in them. I would never buy one from a pet store but, I still go and play with them. And even fifteen minutes being with one that has a behavorial problem and being consistent with your expectations they learn and begin to grasp what you are saying. With the potty training keep him on a tight potty schedule. Take him out whenever you think he has to go and when he goes in the right place. Praise the heck out of him. But whatever you do please don't give up on him. Just like you wouldn't give up on your human child don't give up on this one. He loves you so much! He just isn't sure how to express that love. But once he understands how you like to be loved you will feel like you have the best baby on earth. Sorry it's so long! But I really have a heart for all dogs and it kills me when the owners give up on them. |
04-04-2008, 07:16 AM | #10 | |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rotterdam, NY
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We have quite a routine. Every hour out to go potty and 15 minutes anytime after he drinks or eats. We take walks every night...weather permitting. We have our routine at night, he eats dinner, then we play for awhile, then we start to settle down by chilling out on the couch & then he falls asleep...which then I get him up before I go to bed & I take him outside 1 more time to potty & then it's bedtime, so into his crate he goes. He has always since day 1 slept the night right through. It was just recently that he started whining about an hour before I actually need to get up. But I still get up now when he whines like that because I don't want him to have an accident in his crate. I mean I feel like I am doing everything right. He just doesn't seem to be getting it. I guess from what everyone seems to be saying is it just takes time...but how much time did it take for all of you? I know that every dog is different but I would like to get an idea if you could let me know? I am just frustrated...that's for sure. I do love him lots & lots though! That sweet little face that gets sooooo excited when I get home or that looks up at me sooooo lovingly while we are comfy cozy on the couch. He's just got me stressed & I don't like feeling this way about him
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04-04-2008, 07:22 AM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Arthur, TX
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| Maybelline came home to live with us on 1/26 she was only 6 weeks old. So we had some terrible nights because she still wanted to nurse and it was way too early to bring her home. She cried most of the night for at least a week, but "Hallelujah" we are sleeping through the night and yes she even lets us sleep late on Saturday mornings. She will not make a peep until we go and get her out of her safe room. My husband and I fought more during those first few weeks she came to live with us than any other time in our marriage and we also debated the thought of what have we done and considered finding her a new home. But we stuck with it and I am glad we did because she is just so sweet.
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04-04-2008, 07:23 AM | #12 | |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rotterdam, NY
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04-04-2008, 07:27 AM | #13 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California
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| First, stop all this pottying in the house by putting a belly band on him. Take it off each time you take him outside, then put it back on. Be sure to change it when wet -- and put a pad in it (I seriously use Depends pads) that keeps it from getting the belly band wet. Once you aren't worried about your house anymore you can concentrate on the rest of it. Do you crate him at night? I crate all dogs but one and I put blankets over the crate so they think its still night until I'm ready to get up. However, if he is trying to get out to potty, you'll just have to get up and take care of that. Then put him back in the crate and go back to sleep. Biting is both play and teething for them. Each time he bites you, tell him no and offer a toy instead. Play with him with the toy so he gets the idea it can be fun, just not biting you. Give him toys that he can really chew on for those pesky new teeth. Then if he seems to have too much energy, be sure to take him out and walk him to help him release some of the energy. Or chase him around the house if you can't get out. Make it a game and he will be sooo happy he may even cooperate a little more for you. Love, love love him. Lots of praise. I give a treat each time mine potty outside. And even as adults they all expect a treat after potty time outside in the morning. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.... we've all been there. Chin up!
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04-04-2008, 07:51 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson Heights, NY
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| PRAISE... PRAISE... PRAISE... I personally love watching the Cesar Millian shows because he gives you an insight to these common dog behaviours and problems. Dogs FEED OFF THE ENERGY THAT YOU PUT OUT. If you are feeling overwhelmed all the time then he is feeling overwhelmed. If you are happy he is happy and etc etc. Try changing your attitude (as hard as it seems) and see if there is any change. My Abby has satrted to become barker... only when she DEMANDS THINGS FOR ME TO DO, such as pick up her toys when they fall, put her on the bed when I am on the bed, food, treats, etc... I have slowly started to stop this behaviour by changing my attitude and it is working. I stand up tall and somewhat put out my chest and say no barking and she stops right away. You need to show them that you are in charge.... Sorry for the long post but hope it helps... Remember there is no problem for them being spoiled (trust me I know) just know that you control them and their spoildness... LOL Good Luck!!
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04-04-2008, 08:04 AM | #15 | |
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