Rehoming Furgie...questions??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Rosey07 · 03-28-2008, 05:09 AM

I am thinking about re-homing Furgie....I'm not 100% sure yet, but it is something I am concidering. No decisions will be made today. I just want to look at all the options.

How do I go about doing that. What about an amount? I want to be fair all the way around.

Rose

MeganS · 03-28-2008, 05:31 AM

Well, how old is Furgie? Is he altered? Is he housebroken? How much does he way? Does he have any health problems? Is he standard? Will you ship him (if so, will that be included in the price?)?

All of these things help decide what a price should be. And as far as rehoming him goes, I honestly wouldn't look much furthur than YT itself. There's some great people here! and that way, you can still watch him grow.

Good luck!

autumn star · 03-28-2008, 05:32 AM

Can I ask why you have to rehome him?

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 03-28-2008, 05:42 AM

good morning
my first question would be.. Why are you rehoming? then,, housebroken? age? altered? UTD vaccines? medical conditions? coloration? temperament? training? any rehoming fee?

best of luck ,, to you and furgie!

Rosey07 · 03-28-2008, 05:47 AM

Furgie is a *she* and she weighs about 4 1/2 lbs, not 5 I'm sure. she'll be 6 months old on the first.

Why rehoming?
She and I are at odds about where to potty. She refuses to use the pads. We were fine then one day a few weeks back she wont potty on them. Nope refuses. I don't know how to fix this it really makes me soooo sad. I had schnauzers for years before getting Furgie so I am use to potty training. I never had the potty wars.

If someone can help me to train her....I would love to keep her. But I read where most never just get it, that is dishearting....

autumn star · 03-28-2008, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosey07

Furgie is a *she* and she weighs about 4 1/2 lbs, not 5 I'm sure. she'll be 6 months old on the first.

Why rehoming?
She and I are at odds about where to potty. She refuses to use the pads. We were fine then one day a few weeks back she wont potty on them. Nope refuses. I don't know how to fix this it really makes me soooo sad. I had schnauzers for years before getting Furgie so I am use to potty training. I never had the potty wars.

If someone can help me to train her....I would love to keep her. But I read where most never just get it, that is dishearting....

Please don't give up on Fergie just yet........I have two yorkies and both of mine are trained to go outside, never any accidents. It can be done you just have to stick to your guns and be patient!
You can do it!!!!!

MeganS · 03-28-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosey07

Furgie is a *she* and she weighs about 4 1/2 lbs, not 5 I'm sure. she'll be 6 months old on the first.

Why rehoming?
She and I are at odds about where to potty. She refuses to use the pads. We were fine then one day a few weeks back she wont potty on them. Nope refuses. I don't know how to fix this it really makes me soooo sad. I had schnauzers for years before getting Furgie so I am use to potty training. I never had the potty wars.

If someone can help me to train her....I would love to keep her. But I read where most never just get it, that is dishearting....

Oh dear, if its just a potty training issue, do not give up on her. She is only 6 months old. Tucker is 3 YEARS old and is FINALLY potty trained. She's still a little tiny baby. You wouldn't give away a child that didn't understand where to potty.

Can you take her outside to potty? I mean on walks. Tucker wouldn't be housebroken either. He thinks that going out back means play time. When we started walking him 3-4 times a day, he got that that's where he's supposed to go. We still have to walk him 3-4 times a day, but its worth it.

I'm sorry, I don't think a 6 MONTH old baby not being housebroken is a legit reason to give her away. Keep trying. Its going to take a long time -- do you realize how small her bladder is?

If you must use the potty pads, then you need to physically pick her up and put her on it every 20-30 minutes. And every times she eats/drinks, then again 10 minutes later.

Good luck. You can do it!!

Rosey07 · 03-28-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie Luv of 3

good morning
my first question would be.. Why are you rehoming? then,, housebroken? age? altered? UTD vaccines? medical conditions? coloration? temperament? training? any rehoming fee?

best of luck ,, to you and furgie!

She is still in the process of potty training. She was spayed around the first, a month ago. UTD on all vaccines...3 year Rabies No known medical conditions. Her temperament is good she is no aggressive. Very sweet....loves to be on or by you. Good with other dogs and kids...I don't know about cats though. I don't own one.

She is going to be a blue and golden. But she is only 6 months old so who really knows....but her head right now is white.

She know sit, stay, come, kisses! smell, and lets gooooo! I'm sure there is more but it eludes me right now.

Rosey07 · 03-28-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

If you must use the potty pads, then you need to physically pick her up and put her on it every 20-30 minutes. And every times she eats/drinks, then again 10 minutes later.

Good luck. You can do it!!

I do do that and she refuse's!! But just so U know she was trained a month ago shrug...I don't know what happened....? : confused:

EmrldShdwQueen · 03-28-2008, 06:29 AM

Wow...please don't give up on her. I remember your thread a couple days ago about her being afraid when you crate her during the day. If she's scared of being away from you during the day, imagine how she'll feel if you give her away...

Potty training takes some time, but she'll get it. Have you tried dog diapers? They've been a miracle for me.

littlewhip · 03-28-2008, 06:34 AM

Aww she is just a babie, She needs more time to train herself to pottie where you would like her to, Its can take a long time for some to catch on, But she will, I have trained 6 and they all still have there accidents once & awhile

Please give her a chance

Rosey07 · 03-28-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen

Wow...please don't give up on her. I remember your thread a couple days ago about her being afraid when you crate her during the day. If she's scared of being away from you during the day, imagine how she'll feel if you give her away...

Potty training takes some time, but she'll get it. Have you tried dog diapers? They've been a miracle for me.

No I haven't where to get them? and what is the process to making that work! I don't know why she backside and I am in tears with frustration, Y'all just don't know.

Just now she peed right in front of me. Like no big deal like she has forgotten where to go. The pad wasn't not more than 5 feet from her...I was getting clothes out of the dryer.

Julie1760 · 03-28-2008, 07:27 AM

Have you had her checked for a infection?
Maybe she just doesn't like potty pads, maybe try a different brand?

I started out trying potty pads and Myah just won't go on them....we decided to take her outside and try that, and she did great. She always get a treat when she goes outside. She has just started ringing a bell I have by the door. Can you try and train her to go outside? Maybe that might work better.

I hope you don't have to get rid of her just because she is having potty training problems. She sounds like a very sweet girl.

~Hugs~

Jaxon's mom · 03-28-2008, 07:37 AM

I agree with the other posts - don't give up on her just yet. Yorkies are known for being difficult to potty train. You should need to stick to a routine and reward her when she does things right. Consistency is key!!

NewYorky · 03-28-2008, 07:40 AM

You have to ultimately decide what is best for you and the pup. To me it would be better to give her up than to become really fed up and frustrated. I would continue to ask the questions you have about rehoming fee and maybe posts some pictures. You little girl sounds like a real doll.

With that out of the way, let me also give some encouraging words on the potty training issue. You have to try a couple of things, until you find what works.

I recently adopted a 9 month old male that I believe was given up because the young couple that originally adopted him became frustrated over potty training. I suspect someone was smacking him around because when he first got here the poor puppy was terrified of being approached. However, being afraid did not stop him from peeing right in front of you, anywhere he felt like.

I tried crate training him, he cried all day when I left him home in the crate. He would also pee in the crate, so that was not working, Ultimately, what worked was walking him - often, and I mean often! Five, six times a day. This is what I do to train a puppy anyway. He was also afraid of stepping in dirt, grass, did not like rain, hated snow, and I got in in FEB in NY! I have a backyard, he refused to go in. But he did not mind walking on the side walk and going on the street. I also put wee-wee pads ALL through the house and even leashed him areas they were in when I could not keep an eye on him. At night he either slept on a wee wee pad (leashed) or in the crate. As long as you are in the room with them and they can see you, dogs are usually OK in the crate but they must be able to see you.

In two months he is pretty much trained. He still has the occasional mishaps, but he is 200% better. I gradually reduced the walks until we are down to two or three a day. He also has learned that the first thing in the morning we pee in the backyard. I still watch him like a hawk so I can correct him immediately or get him outside pronto, if he looks like he has to go. The other day he totally shocked me, he began using the wee-wee pads! I had no idea he knew what they were for. I had one in another room and the first thing in the morning he actually used it!

So, if you can hang in there! What ever you decide, YT seems to be a good place to find whatever you need to care for your puppy.

Wishing you two all the best.

03-28-2008, 05:09 AM	#1
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Rehoming Furgie...questions??? I am thinking about re-homing Furgie....I'm not 100% sure yet, but it is something I am concidering. No decisions will be made today. I just want to look at all the options. How do I go about doing that. What about an amount? I want to be fair all the way around. Rose

03-28-2008, 05:31 AM	#2
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 9,105 Blog Entries: 1	Well, how old is Furgie? Is he altered? Is he housebroken? How much does he way? Does he have any health problems? Is he standard? Will you ship him (if so, will that be included in the price?)? All of these things help decide what a price should be. And as far as rehoming him goes, I honestly wouldn't look much furthur than YT itself. There's some great people here! and that way, you can still watch him grow. Good luck! __________________ Megan Positive posting makes every day brighter! "I stand for the power to change." - I Stand by Idina Menzel "I have my dreams. I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen musical

03-28-2008, 05:32 AM	#3
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,554	Can I ask why you have to rehome him? __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

03-28-2008, 05:42 AM	#4
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03-28-2008, 06:29 AM	#10
EmrldShdwQueen Slave to my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 3,713	Wow...please don't give up on her. I remember your thread a couple days ago about her being afraid when you crate her during the day. If she's scared of being away from you during the day, imagine how she'll feel if you give her away... Potty training takes some time, but she'll get it. Have you tried dog diapers? They've been a miracle for me. __________________ Nicki and all her babies www.madalooyorkies.com Ask me about the YT discount! http://www.madelinecouture.com/

03-28-2008, 05:47 AM	#5
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Furgie is a she and she weighs about 4 1/2 lbs, not 5 I'm sure. she'll be 6 months old on the first. Why rehoming? She and I are at odds about where to potty. She refuses to use the pads. We were fine then one day a few weeks back she wont potty on them. Nope refuses. I don't know how to fix this it really makes me soooo sad. I had schnauzers for years before getting Furgie so I am use to potty training. I never had the potty wars. If someone can help me to train her....I would love to keep her. But I read where most never just get it, that is dishearting....

03-28-2008, 06:34 AM	#11
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,665	Aww she is just a babie, She needs more time to train herself to pottie where you would like her to, Its can take a long time for some to catch on, But she will, I have trained 6 and they all still have there accidents once & awhile Please give her a chance __________________ Jasper Charlie Karleigh Molly Joey Shiloh Dogs Are Not My Whole Life,But They Make My Life Whole

03-28-2008, 07:27 AM	#13
Julie1760 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shawano, Wisconsin Posts: 291	Have you had her checked for a infection? Maybe she just doesn't like potty pads, maybe try a different brand? I started out trying potty pads and Myah just won't go on them....we decided to take her outside and try that, and she did great. She always get a treat when she goes outside. She has just started ringing a bell I have by the door. Can you try and train her to go outside? Maybe that might work better. I hope you don't have to get rid of her just because she is having potty training problems. She sounds like a very sweet girl. ~Hugs~ __________________ •·.·´¯`·.·•Julie •·.·´¯`·.·• Chloé & Myah Myspace - Dogster page

03-28-2008, 07:37 AM	#14
Jaxon's mom Love my handsome boys Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 1,796	I agree with the other posts - don't give up on her just yet. Yorkies are known for being difficult to potty train. You should need to stick to a routine and reward her when she does things right. Consistency is key!! __________________ Andrea , Jaxon & Andrew

03-28-2008, 07:40 AM	#15
NewYorky Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 19	You have to ultimately decide what is best for you and the pup. To me it would be better to give her up than to become really fed up and frustrated. I would continue to ask the questions you have about rehoming fee and maybe posts some pictures. You little girl sounds like a real doll. With that out of the way, let me also give some encouraging words on the potty training issue. You have to try a couple of things, until you find what works. I recently adopted a 9 month old male that I believe was given up because the young couple that originally adopted him became frustrated over potty training. I suspect someone was smacking him around because when he first got here the poor puppy was terrified of being approached. However, being afraid did not stop him from peeing right in front of you, anywhere he felt like. I tried crate training him, he cried all day when I left him home in the crate. He would also pee in the crate, so that was not working, Ultimately, what worked was walking him - often, and I mean often! Five, six times a day. This is what I do to train a puppy anyway. He was also afraid of stepping in dirt, grass, did not like rain, hated snow, and I got in in FEB in NY! I have a backyard, he refused to go in. But he did not mind walking on the side walk and going on the street. I also put wee-wee pads ALL through the house and even leashed him areas they were in when I could not keep an eye on him. At night he either slept on a wee wee pad (leashed) or in the crate. As long as you are in the room with them and they can see you, dogs are usually OK in the crate but they must be able to see you. In two months he is pretty much trained. He still has the occasional mishaps, but he is 200% better. I gradually reduced the walks until we are down to two or three a day. He also has learned that the first thing in the morning we pee in the backyard. I still watch him like a hawk so I can correct him immediately or get him outside pronto, if he looks like he has to go. The other day he totally shocked me, he began using the wee-wee pads! I had no idea he knew what they were for. I had one in another room and the first thing in the morning he actually used it! So, if you can hang in there! What ever you decide, YT seems to be a good place to find whatever you need to care for your puppy. Wishing you two all the best.