First time Yorkie owner

[Nadin]

Hi everybody!

I'm a newbie in the forum and a newbie as a future dog owner for a very first time.
We will be adopting a little girl in a month and I have a "slight" issue.
My husband doesn't want to know anything about her, doesn't even want to hear the word "dog"
He knows we are heaving her, but gets kind of upset when I and our son talk about her. We are force whispering
Last thing I did is leaving a list with names on my desk.

Any suggestions how to make him hmm, more acceptable?
We are purposely adopting a girl, hoping that they will like each other

I will appreciate any advices, suggestions etc.

[Russpilot]

That is actually a very easy question to answer. Just introduce the dog to him. These little characters have a habit of making people love them and I am sure that yours will be no less of an ambassador.

[ColesMommy01]

Originally Posted by Nadin

Hi everybody!

I'm a newbie in the forum and a newbie as a future dog owner for a very first time.
We will be adopting a little girl in a month and I have a "slight" issue.
My husband doesn't want to know anything about her, doesn't even want to hear the word "dog"
He knows we are heaving her, but gets kind of upset when I and our son talk about her. We are force whispering
Last thing I did is leaving a list with names on my desk.

Any suggestions how to make him hmm, more acceptable?
We are purposely adopting a girl, hoping that they will like each other

I will appreciate any advices, suggestions etc.

Honestly, if my husband wasn't on board and excited about getting the dog I wouldn't. You and your son shouldn't have to speak in hushed tones about a soon to be member of the family who'll be with you for the next 10(+) years.

Introducing a pet that an individual in the marriage doesn't want can lead to tension within the household which causes unneeded negativity and arguements. Bringing a pet into the home should be a joint effort/decision with both husband/wife in sync with what pet ownership entails.

Would your husband solely be pushing responsibility of the pup onto you and your son? Has your husband had past negative experiences with pets? Basically, why does he not want to know anything of the pup?

[matese]

Welcome to YT, I have to agree with both Russpilot and ColesMommy01.
Yorkies have a way of wiggling their way into your heart, if your DH was just a little bit in agreement with getting a dog I would say this would work. Really, forced to whisper to your son about this puppy makes me kinda wonder if this will ever work out. Your DH will find many faults with this dog, you will have to make sure this dog is kept quiet so as not to disturb or upset DH. Yorkies are high energy babies, little clowns that love to tease and play and follow you all over. Having this baby with your DH not on board can lead to many arguments, disagreements, and even jealousy. You know your husband best, do you honestly think he will accept this little dog.

[Nadin]

Very kind! Thank you all for the replays!


Long story short - not long ago we were dog sitting for a friend. He left us his little toy poodle for 5 days and my husband got so attached with the little boy.
Ever since I've wanted a dog but never proceed. About 6 months ago my brother got a Yorkie and as soon as my husband saw him, he told me that if I still want a dog I should go ahead and get one.
Fear enough, when I started to look for one he completely "forgot" what he had said.
I proceed with the search anyway and found what I was looking for.
We have a friend who is a personal dog trainer, he give me advices and he also will come with me to pick the puppy. Seems that my husband is comfortable with the idea that someone really knows what we are (I'm) doing.
Today we talked a little bit more about the puppy and for the first time, my husband was kind of on board, it seems that he is getting use to the idea (Amen) I still have about 40 more days before we bring her home.

I really hope that when he sees her he will fall in love with her and my "problem" will be solved.