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Mathteacher · 08-23-2008, 11:05 AM

Hi Yorkie Lovers,

Just a quick background summary of where I'm at:

1. My beloved 25-year old son died 4 weeks ago and I am grieving constantly. Unless you have ever lost a child (no matter the age), you probably wouldn't understand.

2. Just yesterday, I picked up TWO (they came as a pair) Yorkies (maybe Silkies), from a local rescue that knew little about them except they were found roaming on a farm.

3. I had been looking for a pair to rescue for a couple of years, but never found any close to me, and then all of a sudden, there they were....just what I had been looking for.

4. I was reluctant at first, because of the trauma I have just been through and I am still going through, but thought this might help me. ....just wasn't sure if the timing was right.

Ok, now that you have a background summary, I will tell you the problems I am dealing with.

1. Potty training is my biggest issue. The male is a leg hiker, so that is a subject all its own. They HAVE gone outside a couple of times, but most of the time have just dumped in the house, whenever they felt like it.

2. I have feral cats I feed outside. How do I get them used to the dogs? The female Yorkie is fairly small. Do I need to be concerned that one of the cats will think she is something to prey upon? They've had supervised meetings with one of the cats so far. At first the cat hissed at the babies. The babies do want to chase the cats, but that's just because the cats start running. I also have an indoor cat that doesn't know how to adjust to these babies.

Unfortunately, because of the training issues and the grief I am working through, I am having second thoughts about whether or not I should have gotten them. (Tomorrow I could feel entirely different because of the roller coaster of emotions that comes in waves.)

I just picked them up yesterday,so I do believe, once everyone adjusts, it will get better.

I just have some good days and some bad (mostly bad). I barely feel like dragging myself out of bed and want to do as little as possible. Now these babies are demanding my attention.

Please don't get me wrong. I did think this through thoroughly but didn't realize they would be so active. The shelter thought they were about 3.5 years old, but they act like puppies. They are full of energy and love to play. They are so adorable! I know they love it here, but we all just have to adjust.

Someone please help me!

Thank you!

08-23-2008, 11:05 AM	#1
Mathteacher Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 14	URGENT: Training help needed NOW! Hi Yorkie Lovers, Just a quick background summary of where I'm at: 1. My beloved 25-year old son died 4 weeks ago and I am grieving constantly. Unless you have ever lost a child (no matter the age), you probably wouldn't understand. 2. Just yesterday, I picked up TWO (they came as a pair) Yorkies (maybe Silkies), from a local rescue that knew little about them except they were found roaming on a farm. 3. I had been looking for a pair to rescue for a couple of years, but never found any close to me, and then all of a sudden, there they were....just what I had been looking for. 4. I was reluctant at first, because of the trauma I have just been through and I am still going through, but thought this might help me. ....just wasn't sure if the timing was right. Ok, now that you have a background summary, I will tell you the problems I am dealing with. 1. Potty training is my biggest issue. The male is a leg hiker, so that is a subject all its own. They HAVE gone outside a couple of times, but most of the time have just dumped in the house, whenever they felt like it. 2. I have feral cats I feed outside. How do I get them used to the dogs? The female Yorkie is fairly small. Do I need to be concerned that one of the cats will think she is something to prey upon? They've had supervised meetings with one of the cats so far. At first the cat hissed at the babies. The babies do want to chase the cats, but that's just because the cats start running. I also have an indoor cat that doesn't know how to adjust to these babies. Unfortunately, because of the training issues and the grief I am working through, I am having second thoughts about whether or not I should have gotten them. (Tomorrow I could feel entirely different because of the roller coaster of emotions that comes in waves.) I just picked them up yesterday,so I do believe, once everyone adjusts, it will get better. I just have some good days and some bad (mostly bad). I barely feel like dragging myself out of bed and want to do as little as possible. Now these babies are demanding my attention. Please don't get me wrong. I did think this through thoroughly but didn't realize they would be so active. The shelter thought they were about 3.5 years old, but they act like puppies. They are full of energy and love to play. They are so adorable! I know they love it here, but we all just have to adjust. Someone please help me! Thank you!