uhhh help!!!!

[ella77]

Ok., im new to the whole puppy thing ive always had adult dogs but., im so aggravated that im the one that takes care of gigi i take her for 2 walks a day not including the million potty breaks in the yard, i bathe her everyday cuz she goes pee and poo on herself in the crate when im sleeping for all of 5 hours., feed her, play with her, brush her, buy her new toys once a week , etc... and she hates me but loves my bf!!! Who btw does close to none of these things. What gives? She does nothing but mangles my hands with her razor teeth all day and night. UGH!!!! Sorry for ranting. Anyone have any advice for me?

[TxVicki]

Learn Patience.

[nanahas3]

Maybe its the daily baths lol sorry lol I just had to say it I know mine would hate me for that. Seriously though if you are stressed around her maybe that could be part of it they can since our feelings.

[BabyLucy]

Puppies are like babies...is a commitment you have to be ready for. It takes much love, care, time and patience to raise them and it can be exhausting. They also need time to adjust and to learn and apparently you too since she's your first pup...me too

Make her feel loved, give her treats when she does something right...positive reinforcement every time!

For me doing research has helped a lot since its easier when I know what to expect.

Good luck with your new puppy! I hope he warms up to you.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by ella77

Ok., im new to the whole puppy thing ive always had adult dogs but., im so aggravated that im the one that takes care of gigi i take her for 2 walks a day not including the million potty breaks in the yard, i bathe her everyday cuz she goes pee and poo on herself in the crate when im sleeping for all of 5 hours., feed her, play with her, brush her, buy her new toys once a week , etc... and she hates me but loves my bf!!! Who btw does close to none of these things. What gives? She does nothing but mangles my hands with her razor teeth all day and night. UGH!!!! Sorry for ranting. Anyone have any advice for me?

I am sorry but you have become so frustrated and resentful of this baby, that at this point, there is nothing she could do to win your heart! You need to step back, take some deep breaths, slack off on the baths, and make some changes in the housebreaking arrangements. How old is GiGi? Could you be expecting too much of a very young baby? I am wondering about the obviously VERY frequent elimination patterns she is having. Is she confused about what is expected of her and where she is supposed to be going? You BOTH need a break from each other! These babies try soooooooo very hard to please their humans.....she isnt deliberately trying to anger you.....I think you are trying too hard with all this....maybe just relax a little. Consistant schedules for meals, rest time, and potty times, and patience, is mandatory. Relax! This is a baby, and you can not let her run you ragged! Put her on a strict schedule and stick to it...she will develop a definite pattern for her behavior and you will BOTH be happier!

[kjc]

Is she all over the BF when he is home? He doesn't do any of the 'bad' stuff.... try letting her sleep with you. Yorkies can get angry when their people put then in the crate when they are at home.... they don't understand why they cannot be 'with' you.... they love companionship and being a part of the daily goings-on, especially bedtime and naps!

[Joyce Adams]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I am sorry but you have become so frustrated and resentful of this baby, that at this point, there is nothing she could do to win your heart! You need to step back, take some deep breaths, slack off on the baths, and make some changes in the housebreaking arrangements. How old is GiGi? Could you be expecting too much of a very young baby? I am wondering about the obviously VERY frequent elimination patterns she is having. Is she confused about what is expected of her and where she is supposed to be going? You BOTH need a break from each other! These babies try soooooooo very hard to please their humans.....she isnt deliberately trying to anger you.....I think you are trying too hard with all this....maybe just relax a little. Consistant schedules for meals, rest time, and potty times, and patience, is mandatory. Relax! This is a baby, and you can not let her run you ragged! Put her on a strict schedule and stick to it...she will develop a definite pattern for her behavior and you will BOTH be happier!

[lovespandp]

I agree, Learn some Patience.

Since you are new to the Puppy scene, have you been doing any research? Reading any books? Looking online? YT is a great place to find help and support, but you have to ask for it. I think you should gather all your questions and concerns on taking care of a puppy and start a thread. That will start you off with the right information!

A puppy can not be in a crate for that long, I am not too sure on how long she is in there, but long enough to not be able to hold it- You might want to get an xpen and set up some pads and try to train her that way, or when she is in the crate you need to take her out more- A dog should never pee and poo where they sleep, that is not going to teach her anything- You need to stop her from that right away, this will lead to problems when she is older.

You should split up the duties of a puppy with your BF, That way he is pitching in and helping you- You will be less stressed- She should be use to both of you-

What she needs right now is exercise, discipline, and affection- You should start working with her now to become a wonderful balanced dog. A schedule is everything for a puppy!

[MY OSCAR]

I think gigi knows that you feel resentful towards her.
Dogs are very sensitive.
Instead of making all of these things seem like a lot work
try making it fun and enjoy the time you have to spend with gigi.
Then she will feel that and maybe she will want to be with you...

[DBlain]

puppies can be aggravating but also a lot of fun, can I ask you a few questions.
How many weeks old is the puppy
Did you want a puppy
Did your BF want a yorkie puppy.
Can you afford to go to a puppy training classes, if so you will learn a lot there.

Knowing those things can help us address some of your problems.


My husband did not really want a puppy plus he works a zillion hours so I don't rely on him to do much of the care, perhaps it the same with you.

[maggiefromnj]

You either have to sleep near her or get a baby monitor. Hopefully she will whine when she needs to go potty and you will just have to get up. She should be able to last longer soon.

I took mine out about every 2 hours during the day. I did NOT wake her to take her out. Take out about 15 minutes after eating or drinking, after playtime, and whenever she wakes up. Give her praise.

CLEAN her bedding so it doesn't smell to her like a place she should potty.

I slept on the sofa for about a week when Maggie was new. She was about 12 weeks, 2.5 pounds. I took her out when needed and put her back in cage if it was night. SOmetimes after her 6am pee she wouldn't want to be back in cage, so I let her sleep on me, on the sofa. She started sleeping 6-8 hours fairly quickly which surprised me.

The baby monitor was the best because she was in the kitchen and I could be in bed and hear her when she got up.

Our baby mangled our hands too, she is playing/teething. I started telling her 'no bite" after a while, but the men in my house still play with her rough and let her mouth them. She never really bites down.

Too many baths may make her leery of being around you, so try to get her not to mess her space and try wipes made for dogs instead of so many baths.

[navillusc]

Hi! I apologize, but I am a tad confused. Are you aggravated with the infant Yorkie? Or, are you aggravated with the BF? 'Cuz, I'd guess you'd need to handle those situations differently.

You'll need to treat the infant Yorkie...i.e., "puppy"...the same way you'd treat an infant human that can do little to nothing for itself, either...by meeting all its needs and realizing your own shortcomings and getting better at it as the puppy grows and learns...and forgiving both it and yourself when you are temporarily unsuccessful...and gradually and persistently guiding it toward the schedule and training you want it to have. You will need to LOVE it to do these things for it...or at least not resent it...and it will LOVE YOU BACK twice over! Most of us find the 'loving' part pretty easy, and I hope you are able to, also.

If it is the BF that is the problem, I believe you would need to look at the reasons and find a way to resolve them to your own satisfaction. Happiness is for everyone involved...you should have some too.

In the meantime, I wish you the very best of luck and hope you are able to get enough rest to be able to cope until things get better...and they will as both you and pup get better together. These will be days long remembered...you will want them to be happy memories!

Congratulations on your new Yorkie baby!

Oh, and maybe you could post some photos, please...

[ella77]

Originally Posted by DBlain

puppies can be aggravating but also a lot of fun, can I ask you a few questions.
How many weeks old is the puppy
Did you want a puppy
Did your BF want a yorkie puppy.
Can you afford to go to a puppy training classes, if so you will learn a lot there.

Knowing those things can help us address some of your problems.


My husband did not really want a puppy plus he works a zillion hours so I don't rely on him to do much of the care, perhaps it the same with you.

Yep. Same deal with me. I got her for me so i do all the work. I didnt mean to sound like i resent her cuz i definately dont. I resent him for just showing up and doing nothing lol. Also i was asking advise about the going to the bathroom in her crate thing. Ive found im not the only one whos puppy trys to mangle their hands and shes actually starting to get the whole no bite thing so thats good.

[MY OSCAR]

Originally Posted by ella77

yep. Same deal with me. I got her for me so i do all the work. I didnt mean to sound like i resent her cuz i definately dont. I resent him for just showing up and doing nothing lol. Also i was asking advise about the going to the bathroom in her crate thing. Ive found im not the only one whos puppy trys to mangle their hands and shes actually starting to get the whole no bite thing so thats good.

yeah , they are a lot of work for sure.
I am the main caregiver in my home too.
My husband works so i am the one here but i don't mind.
I do understand the frustration though.
The potty training is the hardest part.
Do you have an x-pen to keep gigi during the day while you
are gone?
You could put her bed and potty pads and food & water and a few toys in there for her.
Also i know a lot of people use those puppy apartments for potty training.
You could use that at night for bedtime.
Well good luck.

http://modernpuppies.com/pottytraini...apartment.aspx

[DBlain]

it will get better but you have to be consistent, I hold Lola's mouth gently closed and say no bite, she gets that. Also it will help if she is on your lap and biting to give her something to chew on that is safe as a distraction. In reference to the potty thing, do you want her to go outside or are you pee pad training her. If you want her to go out side keep taking her out on a leash from the same door, have treats with you(small) and give one after she goes. I like having a ribbon with a bunch of jingle bells at the bottom hung on the door nob, I would ring it each time we went out and and say Lola go potty, then after a while I held her paw to it, now she rings it like there is not tomorrow when she has to go, which is good since my house has three levels and she only goes out one door. From personal experience I have found training to go outside was easier for them to get, it's more natural, but I know everyone is not set up to do that. I don't have a fence and even if I did I like having her on a lead or leash and either watching from my porch in bad weather or walking around with her, this way I know when and what she did. I don't think you told us how old she is? opps gott go LOL lola is ringing the bell.