You've got a good idea here. Two and a half years ago my husband and I adopted an ex-mill dog. His estimated age is about eleven now. And of course not potty trained. He has gotten pretty good with going potty outside but there are still accidents every now and again. I do use belly bands, although not all the time. Their helpful when taking him to peoples homes etc. Then I don't have to worry about him marking in someone else's home. I will never know what he had to endure. What has been the hardest is socializing him with people. He is somewhat fearful of people but not of animals. Doesn't matter dogs, cats my horses he has no reaction either way. He's protective of his home now, but I think more about protecting me. A mill dog re homing is different than re homing a yorkie or any dog for that matter that has been in a home and had a family. Our little guy will always have some issues but that's OK with us. We love him dearly. Our three yorkies get along just fine. Time, patience and most important, LOVE. I have been asked different times if we will adopt another mill dog, and my answer is yes. It has been so rewarding for me to work with our little guy. I never thought I'd get kisses from him but I do now!! Whether adopting like we did or adopting a yorkie that's looking for a new home the rewards can be great. It's kinda like older humans, there's a kind of wisdom in them and what they've been through in their lifes. Every fur kid deserves a furever home!! Sorry for such a long post. But it is a subject that I'm passionate about.
