Should I adopt? Separation anxiety a deal breaker?

[sandyapk]

I have a 14 month old fm yorkie that is perfect! Her only issue is she always wants to play! I have been teaching her to not be as demanding, and she is very teachable.

I have been looking around to rescue or adopt another yorkie so she can have a playmate.

The dog I am considering has some issues. Here is how the gentleman describes this little yorkie.

His behavior issues are separation anxiety and he becomes upset when anybody leaves, and cries and will attempt to stop you. He gets over it quickly, in less than a minute. He is not a runner (and could probably go for a walk off leash), and has a very easy going temperament when at home. If we leave him alone for a long time (more than 6 hours), he will shred paper, tissues, plastic bags, plants, but has never damaged furniture, shoes, etc. He does require attention, and with a baby, that has been a problem. He is good with other dogs in our apartment and friends homes, but will bark at dogs on walks. As far as letting us know, (when he has to Pee) not really but he has only had 3 accidents in the entire time he has been with us, and can hold it. We take him for 3 walks a day at 8:30am, 5:00p, and 11:30pm, and this has been a good system. He loves to snuggle, give kisses, and be around us. If it were not for the baby, our schedules, ;iving in an apartment, and our own feelings of wishing he could be more of a focus, we would def keep him. Our hope was to find a place where he could be the center of attention and have a home for life.

[sandyapk]

One last thing,
The dogs history.
Original owners lost house and had to move to a place where they couldnt take him.
Then the dog went to the current owners mom"s house. Mom had a big dog and the two dogs did not get along.
Home #3 Apartment with a new baby. They like the dog but do not think it is a good fit with a new baby. Fear that the child will eventually hurt the dog?

Does it sound like the dog has issues or just needs someone to love him.

I would have separation anxiety if I was tossed around to 3 different homes.

[journey826]

aww poor baby,it just sounds like he needs someone to love him.Someone who is able to offer him a home where he will stay.I think its great you already have a dog as he will have the perfect playmate.He won't be so lonely when you have to leave.
If that's his only problem I say get him,I don't even think you will see these behaviors once he is home with you.

[sandyapk]

I was thinking that too.

I never had permission from my husband to get Mia. . . you know where this is going.

LOL

I haven't mentioned this to my husband yet.

Maybe i will just say I am babysitting it for someone.

LOL someone that never comes to pick up their dog.

[bildio]

Originally Posted by sandyapk

I was thinking that too.

I never had permission from my husband to get Mia. . . you know where this is going.

LOL

I haven't mentioned this to my husband yet.

Maybe i will just say I am babysitting it for someone.

LOL someone that never comes to pick up their dog.

How old is he, does he mark in the house, & is he neutered are some questions to ask. In this case, a personal visit is important. You should know if he's the right choice immediately. Good Luck

[luvfla]

Now THAT"S a GOOD ONE!!! I'm baby sitting.....how long do you think it would take for him to figure it out?

The little guy just sounds like he needs some stability.

[JJC]

If it were me and I could afford another pet I would see if this little boy and my girl got along by letting them have a playdate. This way I could get to know him and get a feel for how well both of them would get along. This could be a win win situation for you by giving your little girl a brother to play with. It doesn't sound like he has serious issues at all really. He would probably thrive with having a permanent home, love, attention, and a companion.

[Gingergirlsmom]

please meet this little guy and be SURE. As you've said, he's already lost two families, his next one needs to be a FOREVER home. Now I'm sure that's what you are planning on, but I would feel irresponsible if I didn't mention that. (forgive my rescue mommy blabbering)

Also, if you decide to have the two meet before you make your decision, please don't put too much stock in that encounter. When we decided to adopt Bernie he'd lost his original family and was living with a very loving foster family (so to him he'd be losing two family's in the short year he'd been alive). Hubby and I judged him on his own merits and kept Ginger (and Kirby and Fun Kitty) out of the equation. If we were committed to this dog, then we were committed to making it work at home.

Dogs don't always take to each other immediately. Or they can have a blast together until the "home-dog" realizes the other one is here to stay. I've had multiple furkids in my home for 25 years...it's not always love at first sight between fursiblings.

Buy some good books on introducing a new pet to an established one, and allow time for them to be best buds...it may not happen immediately. (Ginger loved Bernie immediately, until the first night...about two weeks in we decided it was time to let him sleep in our bed...ack! She didn't like that one bit).
We've worked it out.

Good luck. I wouldn't be too concerned about the seperation anxiety. It sounds like you are good with working with these little ones and he seems to not have too many other issues. Of course, meeting him will be your best indicator.

P.S. Another cool thing about adopting a dog (instead of a young puppy) is that there personality is more "concrete" and you can get a better idea of who your dealing with.

Bless you and I hope this works out.

[nacke]

It sounds like he needs some major love and TLC.
Being thrown from house to house has to be hard on the poor guy!! I would be scared if people left when others had left me and never came back! Im sure once he figures out your not leaving him anywhere, he will be fine

Oh, and i didnt ask my DH for macy either I just kinda came home with her. hehe!