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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  I waited until I was "ready to settle into a regular full time job" as far as my Yorkies are concerned, before I ever tied myself down with dogs. When I was working full time, on occasion two jobs, and dating, and enjoying going and doing social stuff, I did not have dogs.....I felt I just wouldn't have time to meet the attention requirements that they deserve, and I liked the idea of dropping whatever was happening at the moment, and taking off for a weekend at the beach or at the lake with friends, and I did not think that was fair to do that to any pets, especially a dog, but ESPECIALLY a Yorkie, that wants nothing more than to be included in your life, every minute of the day. I have read too many sad stories about people that wanted a Yorkie, then after 3-8 months, it was obvious there was just not enough time for the little Yorkie....no walks, no training done, no quality time spent teaching and nurturing and spoiling a Yorkie.....it became apparent this dog was more of a hindrance than an adorable little family member to spend time with, share moments with etc. it was more of a problem, an inconvenience, a deterrant, an attention-seeking spoiled little monster that wont be house broken, barks incessently, chews on furniture and baseboards, etc....so then the "unmanagable, spoiled, demanding, destructive, uncooperative little snot" was rehomed.....
I would suggest for the benefit of the pup, any pup but especially a Yorkie, you wait until you have much more time to devote to the demands of a Yorkie! You are still very active socially and I just dont think you have enough time to devote to a Yorkie, in order for the pup to benefit from the living arrangement! They want to be an integral part of your day, your life, your social schedule....you will only resent the demands this little dog will make on your time at this stage of your life. |
I love and agree with you more every day....
Just today, Andy and I were trying to decide where we are going to go on early holiday next year (these past few months have been sooo yucky, we're getting happily desperate!!!)
We looked into SO many places that we'd adore - but, what it boils down to, is that it's got to suit our Harry - first and foremost. Safe, enjoyable, with loads of amazing walks and runs, places (English country pubs - woo hoo!
) that we KNOW we can include him in...our little bubs are actually very high maintenance, tiny (apart from Harry!) though they might be...
aweitzm1....I really respect you for looking into all this...thinking about it all in such depth...and truly wish you loads of luck on whatever you decide. Hugs from over here
Sally + Harry
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