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Originally Posted by pepe mint

this is amazing to me. in your original thread you were saying that you didn't really like him because he didn't look like a yorkie, he was having potty problems, etc. you made it very clear that you didn't think you could bond with him because of these things. believe it or don't...but he picked up on that. so the first few days he is with you, he gets the clear and evident vibe that you don't love him. that he is not welcomed there. now you want HIM to bond with YOU and not your SO?? he's not stupid...he knows you didn't want him. why would he feel like bonding with you...only to have to live with the faft that he could be rehomed at any minute if you dont like something he does or if he doesn't look the way you want..

like many others have said...i am not trying to offend you here...but seriously...i am sick of people being so concerned with how their dog looks and saying they can't love him/her because of it and want to find them a new home...then SUDDENLY..you don't know why the dog doesn't want to cuddle with you. i wouldn't want to cuddle either!

I completely agree with pepe mint!! Here is my Trigger... take a look. He is FAR from what a traditional yorkie looks like, but I can GUARANTEE that he is just as spoiled & loved as every yorkie on this board. I was concerned at 1st, but I just decided that I loved him reguardless of what he looks like. (He is absolutely adorable, he just doesn't look like a yorkie yet) He will always be my baby boy & know how much I love him. Let your dog know how much you love him, and he will be more responsive to you. I really believe this. My poor dog went into hypoglycemic shock, tore a ligament in his leg, gave me a panic attack, cost more in vet bills than I spent on him, and still my husband's 1st reaction was to grab him up and loooove on him, telling him that he was such a strong boy. (it was adorable) Trigger knows who mommy & daddy are, and of course he would rather be held by me most of the time because I am "mommy", but he also love his daddy too. Try not to push him, let him get comfortable in the house, and continuousely let him know that you care for him, and want to bond. If you don't truly care, or want to bond... I agree with the others, you should re-home him.

Good luck in whatever you decide.