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Deeni · 11-09-2005, 03:59 PM

Hi Everyone,
I have an 11 month old Yorkie that I just cannot handle. I have been thinking about finding a new home for him but am having a hard time deciding if that is really the right thing. I truly want what is best for him. And I really think he would be happier somewhere else.

This is my first dog and before I got him I did a TON of research on Yorkies, training, and housebreaking, etc. All that research did not prepare me for the dog that is Rocco. LOL. I've spent thousands of dollars and I am not seeing any of my efforts work out.

Here are some of our problems: Potty training has been a NIGHTMARE and I am just exhausted from all the effort (getting up at 4am, walking him every few hours, following him around the house, cleaning the carpets, and purchasing every potty training aide out there). I am just not doing something right. Also, he can be aggressive at times and has bit me on a few occassions. He seems bored all the time and we just don't have enough time to entertain him as much as he seems to need. Really, the list goes on.

If we decided he would be better off in a new home, what is the best way to go about it? I have researched Yorkie Rescues but there are none in my area. I put an add in the paper but it is hard to figure out what would be the best home for him.

Sorry this is so long. Thanks for reading.

11-09-2005, 03:59 PM	#1
Deeni Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 77	So Frustrated...Thinking of Giving Up on Rocco Hi Everyone, I have an 11 month old Yorkie that I just cannot handle. I have been thinking about finding a new home for him but am having a hard time deciding if that is really the right thing. I truly want what is best for him. And I really think he would be happier somewhere else. This is my first dog and before I got him I did a TON of research on Yorkies, training, and housebreaking, etc. All that research did not prepare me for the dog that is Rocco. LOL. I've spent thousands of dollars and I am not seeing any of my efforts work out. Here are some of our problems: Potty training has been a NIGHTMARE and I am just exhausted from all the effort (getting up at 4am, walking him every few hours, following him around the house, cleaning the carpets, and purchasing every potty training aide out there). I am just not doing something right. Also, he can be aggressive at times and has bit me on a few occassions. He seems bored all the time and we just don't have enough time to entertain him as much as he seems to need. Really, the list goes on. If we decided he would be better off in a new home, what is the best way to go about it? I have researched Yorkie Rescues but there are none in my area. I put an add in the paper but it is hard to figure out what would be the best home for him. Sorry this is so long. Thanks for reading. __________________ Deeni