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Originally Posted by blancla  I know exactly what you mean. I took in a Shih-Tzu that had been with a breeder. She had never been outside. To this day, she refuses to potty on the grass. She always uses the deck or my husbands cement floor shop. I wish that I could get her to go on the grass, but thankfully, she is now at least going outside. We had the hardest time getting her to go outside not in the house. She's great now. She has the best personality. |
Most rescues experienced with mill dogs will only place them in a home with another dog. Since most have had limited human contact, they have a strong pack instinct. That is their only security.
As you said, housebreaking former mills dogs can be very challenging. The poor things have gotten used to peeing and pooping in their cage. Some really can never be totally housebroken.
I have heard wonderful success stories, but I have also heard sad stories where these special souls were not placed with people who knew what to expect and how to rehabilitate them. I just hope all the rescues who get these dogs are very careful to select appropriate homes for them and provide support afterwards. Hopefully they will be flooded with applications so each and every Yorkie will find his perfect forever home.