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Old 06-04-2007, 12:28 AM   #66
SJK1113
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I didn't read the whole thread, but the words "get rid of" really hit a nerve with me. I can't even say those words in the same sentence as Jake (my yorkie's name). Potty training any dog takes patience, time, effort, consistency and more patience. You have to be willing and ready to really work hard with the dog before you even get him/her. If you're not consistent, the dog becomes very confused. It's a commitment you have to make before the dog is even in your home.

It sounds like you want to keep the dog, but your fiance doesn't want her. I think it's unselfish of him to not try harder if he sees she makes you happy. Did you include him in the decision to get her since you're going to be spending the future with him? If so, then he should have known it was going to take alot of time and effort to potty train her. You said he thinks she's an overly expensive dog that he doesn't have patience for. I'm sure the dog picks up on his feelings, which probably adds to her confusion. If the two of you are fighting about her, I'm sure she picks up on that too. When you're in a relationship, you BOTH have to be willing to put forth some effort. If you're both not doing it, then that's not being consistent.

One thing, have you taken her to the vet to make sure she doesn't have a UTI? That's something that definitely should be checked.

In all honesty, I think you should try to rehome her. I'm sure someone right here on YT would be interested in her.

If I were in this situation, I think I'd keep the dog and rehome the fiance
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