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sandyapk · 03-14-2009, 09:52 PM

I have a 14 month old fm yorkie that is perfect! Her only issue is she always wants to play! I have been teaching her to not be as demanding, and she is very teachable.

I have been looking around to rescue or adopt another yorkie so she can have a playmate.

The dog I am considering has some issues. Here is how the gentleman describes this little yorkie.

His behavior issues are separation anxiety and he becomes upset when anybody leaves, and cries and will attempt to stop you. He gets over it quickly, in less than a minute. He is not a runner (and could probably go for a walk off leash), and has a very easy going temperament when at home. If we leave him alone for a long time (more than 6 hours), he will shred paper, tissues, plastic bags, plants, but has never damaged furniture, shoes, etc. He does require attention, and with a baby, that has been a problem. He is good with other dogs in our apartment and friends homes, but will bark at dogs on walks. As far as letting us know, (when he has to Pee) not really but he has only had 3 accidents in the entire time he has been with us, and can hold it. We take him for 3 walks a day at 8:30am, 5:00p, and 11:30pm, and this has been a good system. He loves to snuggle, give kisses, and be around us. If it were not for the baby, our schedules, ;iving in an apartment, and our own feelings of wishing he could be more of a focus, we would def keep him. Our hope was to find a place where he could be the center of attention and have a home for life.

03-14-2009, 09:52 PM	#1
sandyapk Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: at home Posts: 515	Should I adopt? Separation anxiety a deal breaker? I have a 14 month old fm yorkie that is perfect! Her only issue is she always wants to play! I have been teaching her to not be as demanding, and she is very teachable. I have been looking around to rescue or adopt another yorkie so she can have a playmate. The dog I am considering has some issues. Here is how the gentleman describes this little yorkie. His behavior issues are separation anxiety and he becomes upset when anybody leaves, and cries and will attempt to stop you. He gets over it quickly, in less than a minute. He is not a runner (and could probably go for a walk off leash), and has a very easy going temperament when at home. If we leave him alone for a long time (more than 6 hours), he will shred paper, tissues, plastic bags, plants, but has never damaged furniture, shoes, etc. He does require attention, and with a baby, that has been a problem. He is good with other dogs in our apartment and friends homes, but will bark at dogs on walks. As far as letting us know, (when he has to Pee) not really but he has only had 3 accidents in the entire time he has been with us, and can hold it. We take him for 3 walks a day at 8:30am, 5:00p, and 11:30pm, and this has been a good system. He loves to snuggle, give kisses, and be around us. If it were not for the baby, our schedules, ;iving in an apartment, and our own feelings of wishing he could be more of a focus, we would def keep him. Our hope was to find a place where he could be the center of attention and have a home for life.