[diannenet]

As you know, I adopted a puppy mill rescue (Toby, 3 1/2 years old). He was in a VERY loving home for a year before we got him two weeks ago. He lived with three other yorkies and was a HARD 90% housebroken and very social. He's come a long way in two weeks and maybe I'm too anxious but he's had several "accidents" in the house even though he goes potty every time he goes outside and gets rewarded when he comes in. His "other mom" said he will bark when he needs to go out but haven't seen that yet. I've resorted to putting puppy pads down and he used one tonight right after we came in from outside. He goes out with our shichon all the time. He does NOT like to be scolded and runs away from me. So that idea is shot. Suggestions?

Also, he picks and chooses when he wants to be friendly towards me. Sometimes he will come up to me and not think twice about it (rarely) but most of the time I have to tell him what a good boy he is and squat down to his level and he'll come. He always has to make sure he knows what room I'm in and/or the same with my husband. But he's not a lap dog yet although I'm told he's definitely a lap dog. Maybe it's too soon. He does not like you to raise your voice towards him so I don't.

But how can I discipline him for pottying in the house and how can I get him to jump up in the recliner with me and lay next to me? If I go pick him up from where he's laying and bring him to my recliner, he will lay there.

Am I wanting too much too soon? He's such an adorable little guy I just wanna love on him when I'm home.

I know puppy mill dogs are "special" dogs and need special care so any advice you can give me would be appreciated. When I get home from work he's all over me for about 5 minutes and then he's done with me as far as getting close to me. I think he's training me instead of me training him. LOL

Thanks everyone. Am anxious to have a snuggle bunny!

Dianne