[Jenn218]

It is funny how most of our stories are pretty much the same. I too, had to do a lot of sweet talking to get another indoor dog (had a Shih-tzu that was ill when I bought him - knew it, but thought I could give him a good home for awhile - he didn't make it maybe 2 years). For a few years, there were no more indoor pets. Husband does not like cats or litter boxes, he grew up in the country (not a farm, just in the country) and always had labs.

Finally about three years ago, I had the urge to take care of something (maybe another child?)...anyway, him being an only child and our daughter already going into "tween" years, he agreed on me getting a dog. He knew I wanted a Yorkie, but told me not to let him know the cost, it was my responsibility, etc. He does like a tidy home (thanks to his mother), but so do I - we are not anal about it, but do like a nice, clean and tidy home.

We are blessed with our little guy because like some I have read in this thread, our Yorkies seemed to know what to do and where to go (now, he has had accidents, but not going all over the house, etc). He took right to pad and outside training. We never crated him (he was confined by doggie gates to certain areas at some times), but he slept with us from the get go. (He slept on my pillow wrapped around my head - tail by one ear and nose at the other).

Now, my DH didn't have much to do with him at first - we were in the process of building a new home, he was "too" small, etc. I don't remember the exact moment or day, but it wasn't long after we had brought him home that the two "males" in the house bonded. They are the best of buddies now. my husband treats Mojo like one of his old labs - takes him out jeeping, to play toys, trains him, plays with him, etc. He will even give him a bath, clip his nails, brings home toys/treats for him (lucky thing - I don't get that anymore - hee,hee), etc. He will remind me to give him his meds or vitamins (whatever is needed) and he isn't afraid to be seen carrying this little guy in public.

My husband will ask Mojo if he is ready for bad and Mojo will grab his blanket, take it to his daddy's lap and sit on his lap to be carried to be. Course, bedtime starts with some play and kisses, then he sits at the end of the bed (on watch at my husbands feet) before he snuggles up to us. Morning, the alarms go off, my husband goes back to bed (both times) and when I finally ask if he is getting up, Mojo goes right to his face for kisses to get him up. He can't leave the house in the mornings without a quick play session with Mojo.

It's funny how a big guy can love such a little dog so much! They do though.