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05-31-2012, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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| What to do?!? I have a six year old female yorkie, Lexi, and I am torn on what to do! I recently got married and moved into a new home with my husband. I have always lived with my parents so Lexi has been a big part of all of our lives, especially my daddy's. He retired just a year after I got Lexi for graduation, so he has been home with her everyday since then. She is not potty trained the best but is a very loving natured dog! I want to take her to my new home because I miss her very much (she is still at my parents), but I will have to do a much better job at potty training her, because I do not want my new floors messed up. I have gotten advice from several others and they all say I should crate train her. However the problem is that I do not have the heart to lock my baby up all day while I'm at work (and I work and hour from home so I can't go home at lunch and let her out like I would like to), she has been a free roaming dog since she was brought home and I don't want her to feel like she is being punished by having to stay in this crate all day. Also I feel like she will wonder what is going on when she is used to company (my daddy) all day, every day and now she will all by herself during the day. My only other option is just to leave her with my parents, but I really hate to do that! I just don't know what to do!! Any suggestions? |
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05-31-2012, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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| I would just restrict her movement throughout the house. Maybe keep her in the bathroom where there is tile or in the kitchen so she is not crated, but if she has accidents... they will be easy to clean? My two spend half the day in a bedroom with laminate and then my dh comes home and lets them out during lunch. After lunch, they have free roam in the house... and this has worked for us.
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05-31-2012, 11:39 AM | #3 |
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| Because my adult daughters dog has been here his entire life,she let him stay with us when she moved out 3yrs ago. He was then 7 and he had always been with his two half brothers. He is such a social animal and never alone so staying in an apt or house by his self all day was not a good option for him. He also has some health issues that we can keep a better eye on because we are always here. She comes to visit him alot and even brings him bday and Christmas presents. I send pictures to her all of the time and notes by text from him to her. This was very hard for my daughter to do because this is her baby. As hard as it is,try to think of where you think your baby will be the happiest. With your parents or with you. It is a tuff decision to make. My thoughts are with you. |
05-31-2012, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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| can ur dad babysit during the day while your at work? or can she stay with them during work days and then with you when your home? just thoughts. xpen with potty pads may give her more room. good luck i hope you find a solution best for all of you.
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05-31-2012, 11:58 AM | #5 |
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| It is going to be a hard transition for you both. Parents will be losing their daughter and their furbaby (yours ) at the same time. Maybe they could work on her potty training for you for a while until she gets better at it then she could come live with you. Best of luck with this.
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05-31-2012, 01:10 PM | #7 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Oh dear I do not envy you having to make this difficult decision. Since your baby is socialized with your parents and is happy there can you maybe leave her there during the week (so she's not alone while you are at work). Then bring her home on Fridays and let her spend the weekend with you (and you take her back on Mondays). This way she always has someone around and becomes comfortable living between both homes. It may be stressful for your baby in the beginning but again this is just a thought ... Congratulations on your recent wedding and best wishes to you and your hubby.
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05-31-2012, 02:56 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I got my first yorkie when I lived at home and same situation. My Dad adored Karma and he would have free run and a fenced yard and he was use to my sister's dog being there. I ended up leaving him with my parents and it worked out for everyone. A year later when I moved to an apartment where I could have dogs I got a yorkie puppy Zorro. It's a hard decision since you can take her. Good luck.
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05-31-2012, 03:05 PM | #9 |
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| I suggest that you sacrifice and do what is best for your pup and your father. Do you really want to uproot this 6 year old pup move her into a strange home, then put her in a crate all day for the first time in her life when she is use to being with your daddy all day? I vote that she stay with Daddy who I'm sure will be very lonely without her and then you can have her over for visits! When you and hubby get settled adopt a rescue together and get a pup for yourselves!!! Just my suggestion. Good Lucky and congrats on your new life!
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05-31-2012, 03:23 PM | #10 | |
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05-31-2012, 03:29 PM | #11 |
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| What about my needs ???????????? My heart goes out to you. I know you love your Yorkie and want her with you. But what is really best for her ? Answer that question honestly and your heart will tell you what to do. Hugs
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05-31-2012, 03:48 PM | #12 |
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| So ask the question, "What is best for the dog?" How does your Dad feel about it? If my daughter gave me her dog for six years I certainly wouldn't give her back!!!!! Heck that's how I got my own dog. Is it about your floors? Why not try taking her on weekends and see how it goes if that's agreeable to your family? And what are you gonna do for your Daddy? He probably bonded with her. Hmmmm Father's Day is coming. Does he want the responsibility of a dog? You know - Love just can't be turned on and off.
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05-31-2012, 03:50 PM | #13 |
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| Oops forgot to say . . . No crate at this point. I don't envy you.
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05-31-2012, 04:01 PM | #14 |
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| sometimes we must make hard decisions and do whats best for the dog, she might be better off having company all day long with your father in an enviroment shes use to for 6 years, i'm sure you can still visit her lots. i know its not the answer you want to hear, but i don't think it will be fair to uproot her and leave her alone all day.... if you do want to take her to your new home maybe you should do it in steps... maybe for a while just take her to your new house on your day off work..to get use to your home..and see how it goes..if it goes well slowly add in an extra day...and so on.. |
05-31-2012, 07:15 PM | #15 |
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| I was just thinking that. Would your dad be able to keep her during the day. You could section off an area just for her during the day while you are gone. I hated the thought of crests too but after the first time it is easier
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