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Originally Posted by Roxiesmama  My boyfriend says no way to letting her sleep in our bed.  |
Try it some time when he's not home.... even if it's just a midday nap... I've seen it change the demeanor of many pups.... makes them feel more secure and more a part of the family, and reinforces the bond with their owner(s).
Or at least put a bed in your bedroom for her. Mine have beds all over the house, but they prefer to be where I am, 2 in the bed, two in beds on the floor in the bedroom, sometimes all 4 in the bed with me and DH.
I think allowing this is so important for their psyche. Even if they choose not to continue to be in your bed, just for them to know they are welcome is so important to them. Might not be as important when there is more than one Yorkie in the family, but for the lone Yorkie, it's a sad situation.
This is my opinion, I am not judging you at all. You have my sympathy if anything, as I have also lived with a non-compliant boyfriend. But when I saw what his foolishness was doing to my baby.... he had to go! He was on his way out anyway, because he could see that he wasn't getting inbetween me and my dog. She didn't care for him that much either, and I decided to take a hint from her, as dogs cannot be lied to, and truly see a person for what they are. When I kept seeing fear on her little face I put 2 +2 together. If any man intentionally hurts a small dog in any way, mentally or physically, what will he be able to do to a girlfriend or wife, or a child?
And then I met the man who is now my husband. Her reaction to him was totally different... she almost became his dog! I'd rather have it that way, at least I know my choice in humans was right, and safe, and that he is a good person. And it did my heart good to see them interact and get along so well. I never had any fear that she wasn't safe with him... a true friend and partner.