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HELP!!!!

I have had JC for 9 months. He is now 1 1/2 years.

I knew when I bought him, he was not house trained, but I figured he was still young and I would be able to accomplish this feat. He was abused and I now think it was because of this challenge. The biggest dilemma is that he was never crated.

I love this little guy so much and my heart is broken because I don't think I will be able to keep him. I cannot train him and I have tried absolutely everything. I have gotten some of the best suggestions from this site, pet stores, groomers and breeders. I was even thinking of trying to contact the Dog Whisperer, but I know he would not be able to help. I'm sure he has millions of owners writing with their problems.

I am sick about this, but I have been told that many small dogs never get it and continue to make mistakes forever. The crazy thing is sometimes he'll go for days without going in the house, then I have days like yesterday when he peed 7 times and pottied once. I am at my wits end and don't know what to do.

I cannot sell him for fear another family will have the same challenge and re-abuse him or get rid of him to another family who may again abuse him. I cannot live like this, yet I am so in love with him, I cannot give him up. He is the sweetest baby dog I've ever owned. Plus, he is perfect in every other way. He is also one of the smartest dogs I've ever had and I don't understand why he is not getting this. Sometimes I feel, because of the abuse, he may be like a bed wetter, he just can't control it. Yet again, he holds himself all night long which can go as long as 8-10 hours.

I am absolutely baffled and becoming frustrated beyond belief. I am trying to keep my patience in check, but patience for what, I have no other avenue to go down. Honestly, I have tried everything.

I don't think I am asking for advice because I don't think there is anything that can be done now, but I am venting to all the Yorkie owners who understand and sympathize my plight.

Thank you for listening.