[FearyAngels3]

Hello, my new yorkie, Precious, is 5 yrs. old. I am currently in the UK. I am an American in the USAF, stationed here. I am a single parent of a 2 and 5 year old. I have been wanting to get my girls a dog for quite sometime and thought that they are ready for one. The only thing that was holding us back from adopting was being an Maerican in the UK. I wanted to rescue a dog, but was told that NO. I wanted to adopt a dog from a breeder, but was told no again, the one person who told me yes, said that I would have to go through this extensive interview process and then be looked upon now and again, to make sure that the dog is still in good hands and doing well. I thought this was pretty ridiculous. I understand how important a dog and that they are an extension to your family. I value life nom matter whether it is human or animal, and don't think that I need to be looked after to make sure that I am doing a good job. When I had my children I didn't have anybody telling me that they wouldn't let me have them until I was interviewed and made sure that I could love them and provide for them to their liking. anyway, that was me just venting. I look on line a few times a week to see if there is a perfect dog for us. I finally found one on a website specifically catered to military overseas. I thought it was fate. The woman said that she was selling a 5 yr. old Yorkshire terrier, The reason was because the terrier had a litter of puppies a year ago and she just did not get along the one she ended up keeping. So after all that, me and the girls went to go see her and instantly fell in love with her. She is already potty trained, house trained, and loves children. She is great with the girls and the girls absoulutely adore her. this is our FIRST full day with her. She came home with us last night.

Now for all of my questions. Last night was a very rough night, as if I just rought home a new born baby. I know it's because we are a new family and a new home. She is constantly whining, and running back and forth from the front door to the back door because she wants to go outside. Her previous owners had a doggy door with four other dogs, so I know she is used to coming and going as she pleases. I dont have complete fenced in yeard so I can't jsut let her run around back there. I feel horrible, so I take her out for walks constantly, but it's just too cold and tiring. Especially with the girls. Like I said I haven't evn had her for 24 hours and have taken her for probably 12 walks and that is including at 0100 and 0300. She was wimpering all night. I thought it might have been because she had to go potty, but finally figured out it's just cause she wants to be outside. I know it will take a while for her to get used to us, but was wondering of anyone had any suggestions. I plan on changing her dog food because she was on some cheap brand that I have never heard of. I read some of the forums on here already and saw that a lot of people feed their yorkie IAMS or Royal Canin. I have never heard of Royal canin, but am assuming that it's a British brand. I was thinking about just transferring her gradually to IAMS, since IAMS is everywhere so when we end up getting stationed somewhere else we won't have to switch her again. Oh, and although she was house trained there, she has had 5 accidents inside lready. Two of them were #2. I'm pretty sure it's because she can't jsut go outside when she knows she needs to go. That's another reason why I took her on so many walks, but she didn't once go on any of the times we went outside for that. What can I do to get her potty trained to this lifestyle?

Well, I know this is very long, but am hoping that somebody can give me some insight. Thanks for listening and look forward to hearing of your suggestions.

-Lidiana