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Originally Posted by nana911  If mommy's lucky.. 
Seriously, I'd get the xpen that Wyliesmom pointed out to you, I have one in addition to the larger one that we use in the bedroom. This smaller one should work in your apartment. I'd throw out the crate and just use this xpen. It would work perfect for one small Yorkie. You can fold one washable pee pad in half and it will fit on one side (RDB911) sells them in bulk at a great price, and she can't shred them. Hook a water bottle on the other side with a bed and some toys. Make that her special place and it'll be great for bed and when you have to leave her for any length of time. You can feed her in there. Give her treats in there. Make it a place she wants to go. |
I realize my situation is different because Bridget and Greta have a gated room to spend the day in - but none the less, were less than willing to go in when I have to leave the house. This is the time I give them their Kongs filled with apples, carrots, beans. It gives them something to do and they look forward to the treat. Now when they know I'm leaving they do the "happy dance" and run to their room when they see their Kongs in my hand.
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Originally Posted by MyTrixie143 Eukanuba isn't that great of a brand. She needs a good holistic brand.
Here are a few brands you can you look into...
Life's Abundance
Blue Buffalo
Innova
Honest Kitchen
Wellness
You can do a search on here and see the different kinds of quality food everyone feeds.
Just remember you need a food with no fillers, artificial flavors/colors, no corn and one that isn't too high in protein. Also you may want to avoid chicken as well, some yorkies are prone to have an allergy towards chicken and corn.
As for the shredding of the pee pads, either buy washable ones or a pad holder that keeps the pad in place so she can't get to it so easily to shred it.
Never try the alpha roll on her, it will do far more damage to her. It should only be used on highly aggressive large breeds and even then I am not a fan of it and would never do it.
In the wild or in dog terms, when another dog flips another on their back (the alpha roll) it is usually done to kill them.
Doing this can cause more aggression (because they now fear you and try to defend themselves) or it will cause more submission such as submissive urinating. |
I never knew that - when Bridget and Greta play, Greta always winds up getting Bridget on her back. Is it that they know it's play that there is no damage done. I always found it strange because Bridget is actually the "alpha" dog (or so I thought). She will move Greta out of the way is she is somewhere Bridget wants to be. Bridget will also go right up and take a treat right out from under Gretas nose, and Greta will just back off and let her have them. Maybe Greta is really the Alpha, and just letting Bridget think she is....like us women do with the guys.....j/k
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Originally Posted by lillymae Now I'm not condoning the hitting, however he's here and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make it work for all three. He did not just come & go because he didn't get a quick fix.He never said he was proud of his actions but instead of just making her get rid of her dog or making her choose between them he's trying to do the rite thing. It sounds like he may be trying harder then she is. I think he's going beyond what most would do in this situation. So In my opinion I would say just the opposite, He's a Keeper. |
I'm sure it wasn't easy coming on and telling an entire public forum about your mistakes, and harder to stay on and take the heat. I truly feel that he wants to make this work. I can only wonder how many people are welcomed and helped after posting a problem, but don't tell the "entire" story. I also don't condon hitting a dog, or a child, but we all make mistakes, ( I know I've landed my hand on my son and daughters butt a few times) it's what we learn from those mistakes that makes us better people. If criminals can be reformed, I think with YT help - this man is on the right path!
I don't know if I've said it, but if not....Welcome to YT - I've learned a ton of information from this post. With your determination, I'm sure you, your DF, and BDog will be on track in no time!