Sad situation This situation is so sad. I can definitely understand your fiance falling in love with the puppy and wanting to take it home (who doesn't fall in love with a yorkie baby?). First of all you've only had this baby a week - he probably hasn't even adjusted to his new home yet. You have to give him time. Second of all I can't imagine calling Lacy "the dog", "the yorkie" or "it" all the time...she has a name and she's a she...she's not some inanimate object on my desk. Third, please rehome this poor baby before it does get older and more attached to you and your fiance. I would hate to see you rehome him when he's 6 months, one year, three years old when you're his whole world. Neither one of you have enough time for this puppy. He will get older and never be potty trained with the schedule you have. What happens when he turns a year old and you think, ""The Dog" isn't a puppy anymore - why is "it" still pissing in the house?!" - and of course it would be the dog's fault - they're supposed to just potty train themselves right? Dogs, especially puppies, need a lot of attention. They need to be put on a schedule of eating, drinking, playing, going to the bathroom. You can't crate them all day and expect them to ever bond with you or be socialized. Your puppy will grow into a problem. Oh, and you said something about him being 13 weeks now and he's not a young enough puppy for someone to want anymore. 13 weeks is still a tiny baby - many people would love to buy a yorkie no matter what age, and some people even prefer older puppies. Please find a loving home for this baby where he'll get the attention and training he deserves. Maybe when you're older and your schedules aren't quite as demanding you can think about a dog - but it's obvious that right now is not the time for a puppy in your life.
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