This is very good advice on what to do. I am very concerned about you and both dogs. Your Mom has anger control problems. I am just sick over your postings and knowing what you and those dogs are going through. Please let someone know what is going on you cant handle this on your own

This is very sad. :( I don't spank my girls at all. Making a noise is enough to scare them. I had a Beagle that would pee and poo when he was scared because he was abused. However, he did settle down after he got used to us. I am concerned that fear is the main reason your Luke may be using the bathroom in the house.

In my opinion, the best option may be to rehome him. At least he would not be spanked. :(

Also, I have to say this: If you don't want accidents in the house don't get an inside dog. Maybe you could nicely remind your mother of this.

Maybe you should have your dad call animal control. It may be best to get Luke out of this situation.

I am so sorry you are having to deal with this at your age. Hugs and prayers to you and your furbabies.

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I agree as well.

Me too. I was very concerned when I saw those suggestions.

DanniSnow, we're here and we'll do our best to offer support.

I don't think the OP needs to be confrontational at all. I think it will make matters worse.

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I agree. I was worried when I saw suggestions for her to call Animal Control herself or to confront her mother about the legal consequences, such as telling her about the fine or jail sentence. That is very bold and has the potential to make her mother very angry. She may feel responsible for the dogs and is old enough to care for them to a certain extent, but at the end of the day she is just sixteen. An adult needs to handle this situation, not her. I hope this can be resolved in a way that benefits all of those involved.

<i>Are you close to your dad? Does he know how your mother can be at times? Could you stay w him if things got worse at your house? </i>

Yes, I could live with my father if things got too bad. However, I don't think it'll get that far. I've never been hit hard enough by her to leave bruises, or anything. She won't hurt me at all.

And I won't talk to her again about calling someone. I'm not going to confront her at all, actually, but will just be watching the dogs silently and carefully. She did seem very upset when I suggested that.

Also, my mom is not all bad. She doesn't beat them every day, or just for no reason. Still, even if he did pee on the couch, I still think leaving bruises was a stretch.

And again, thank you guys so much! I feel a lot better when I come on here and see all the support, help, and suggestions!

This post shocks me terribly. I can't imagine anyone striking a yorkie, much less leaving bruises. It's too sad that yorkie is left in the home. "Mother" should have no dogs. You are old enough. Yes, even at 16, you are old enough to help train the dogs and take them out often to be sure that there will be no accidents. I've seen younger children than 16 housebreak little dogs.

Oh my god, I dont say this to be mean but your mom is not nice to your dog :( !
If I were you I would not let her go near him without you watching, and if he does something wrong and she's going to hurt him then go into the ''fight'' and try to stop her !
Where I live this is animal abuse and here the dog would propably be taken of a person who does this (its illegal to hurt any animal in some way, except accidents ofcourse).

My Fido is not allowed around my mom without me watching cause she gives him constantly something unhealthy to eat and he's too fat I'm trying to make him loose weight, I just have Fido all the time with me when I'm around my mom.


Your dog propably does this cause he's scared ! IF you two (everyone around the house) would use positive training on him this would propably stop.
Try to encourage him all the time when he's just doing nothing, just maybe laying on the floor chilling, then say something nice to him and pet him.

If Fido peed on the floor when he was younger the only thing that worked (i've babysitt many dogs and I worked on an animal clinic so I know much about this stuff) was to be positive, encourage when the dogs behaving well, and when he pees inside or poops then just say ''NO, bad dog!'' and let him go outside immediately undil he finishes if he wasnt done yet.

If 1 dog is allowed in the couch, all have to be allowed ! its impossible to allow 1 but not the other , then its just constant whining and the other dog feels like he's left behind.

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You might want to think about getting "belly bands" for Luke. These would keep him from peeing in the house. :rolleyes:

Who told her to confront the Mother I didnt see that. I do think another adult like her father should be told though especially if she is afraid of her which is what Ive got from her postings

Poor baby I think this is sad if she is fed up maybe look into finding Luke a new home, or belly bands there like dogie diapers!

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A little update on Luke: He's doing fine today, no peeing in the house. But he seems to not like using the restroom inside anymore. Yesterday, he only went to the bathroom if my mom took him outside. He also hasn't jumped on the couch at all, and goes in his little crate instead. My mom expressed that she feels bad that he doesn't get on the couch anymore, and is going to try to ease him back on it.

If he does pee again though, where could I find these bellybands? Could I find them at Petsmart or any other pet store?

Petsmart has belly bands, but they don't fit very well. There are several members here who sell custom made ones.

Danni- Some things you have said concern me. It's never ok to hit either an animal or a child. If you have any concerns about your mom's way of handling discipline with you, please please please talk to someone close by. Your dad, a neighbor a teacher, someone! Just because a hit doesn't leave a mark or a bruise does not mean it's not abuse.

I commend you for looking out for your dog's well being, but to be honest, I am more concerned about yours.

There used to be vendors on here that made them hopefully someone can help you but you might want to start a new thread asking where to get some so it gets more attention

I was just thinking the same thing. This situation seems terrifying for both you and the dog. I think you're Mom needs to anger management, or at least get a grip.
I'm happy you are comfortable with expressing your worries with us, but there's not much any of us can do out of state. I know alot of good resources have been mentioned. I hope you utilize them and keep yourself safe.

By the way, I've been thinking about this thread all day and night. It has been bothering me.:(

Ebay has some good sellers for bellybands!

I agree w the posters who said to post another thread on YT looking for belly bands. The ppl on here can help you get some that will fit well and hopefully they offer a YT discount!

I think I would keep consistency w Luke about the couch. If your mom doesn't want him there, a good alternative could be a little bed he sits in in the living room/family room. Ladyjane on here makes cloud 9 beds that ppl like our just a bed from Petsmart. That way he will not get confused. He will always know his place and feel secure in it.

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I knew not to read this thread. I hate to hear of a defenseless animal being hit.

this really makes me sad. and kinda sick to my stomach. i hope your mom doesn't hit her kids the way she hits the dogs. i hope things work out or Luke finds a home that doesn't beat him into fear. poor baby. you have some good advice. keep trying. my dad is also old school that you have to dominate and hit the dog, he sometimes did with my golden retriever and she was a great dog, but i don't agree with hitting an innocent doggie and esp not a tiny yorkie.

I can't thank you guys enough for your advice and help!

To those worried about me, I have already decided that if my mom hits me for anything involving the dogs, I will move in with my dad. The only reason I don't really want to move though, is that my dad is moving away soon, and if we move together I will have to change schools.

And about my mom keep consitency with keeping Luke off the couch, she has already messed that up. He found his own alternative, his little crate, but then my mom allowed him on the couch again. He will still go in his crate somethimes though, but right now he is loving the couch.

And I am hoping she does not hit him that hard ever again. She says she has self control and will never kill the dogs or anything, but then again, she did start out only by hitting their paws with a belt, although very lighly. Now she does what she did that night, hits them everywhere with the belt.

Also, I wouldn't mind getting a custom-made belly band if that ever happens again, but I think it would raise my mom's suspicion quite a bit, so I will have to check out the stores.

I hope you and your fur siblings are okay. Keep us all updated. If the hitting continues please consider finding a new home for the little guy. You can always get your own yorkie when you get your own place :)

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my heart breaks for this little guy.:(

This is completely unacceptable and I urge you to contact your father as soon as possible. You may try your best to train Luke, but your mother is set in her ways and you are too young to hold any authority over her. Luke may become fully trained in no time, but I guarantee you that mistakes will happen down the road and your mother will continue to beat him and Lina. I do not recommend intervening, especially because there is a belt involved and because you admitted that she has hit you in the past. Like Rhetts_mama said before me, "Just because a hit doesn't leave a mark or a bruise does not mean it's not abuse." Your concern for Luke is admirable but this needs to be handled by an adult you can trust.

Danni~you are now stating that you mom did not only hit Luke but your a belt. I am very concerned, upset and worried for the welfare of both you and all of the animals in your home. You need to speak to your father about what is going on today! There are stories on the news all the time about parents that lose control and accidentally fatally injure their children because they are unable to control their temper. Although you might feel this behavior is normal and has happened in your home while you were growing up, this is not acceptable behavior by any means. Do you have siblings in your home? I fear for them as well. This entire situation needs to be dealt with by a trusted adult. I am so very sorry and if there is anything that I could do to help please send me a message. THIS IS NOT ALRIGHT! :(