I can't take him anymore.

[chachi]

Everyone be easy on Hannah. She is having some problems with Thor that we are not haing with our dogs so maybe we just cant really understand where she is coming from. Never the less she came to us for support and encouragement not to be bashed or to have her boyfriend bashed. Hannah I dont have any answers to the problems you are facing but I have been reading your posts and it looks like you are looking for solutions. I hope you find them

[IrishYorkie]

Look, the post have said I cannot take him anymore. It sounded as if the person writing it was fed up with the dog for acting out. What are the answers are you looking for? Practical advice or to share the unhappy experience? Well, people are giving many options and it does not seem to help. There is no reason to get upset just to take it seriously that's all. All this supportive lovy dovy stuff, sorry I don't buy it. All I am saying treat the dog responsibly and with respect, and if you have to explore options which best for him and for you so be it. Just make sure he is in good hands.

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by chachi

Everyone be easy on Hannah. She is having some problems with Thor that we are not haing with our dogs so maybe we just cant really understand where she is coming from. Never the less she came to us for support and encouragement not to be bashed or to have her boyfriend bashed. Hannah I dont have any answers to the problems you are facing but I have been reading your posts and it looks like you are looking for solutions. I hope you find them

[RLC12345678]

Hannah, I know when my parents moved to a new house, their yorkie had a TERRIBLE time adjusting. She was up and down all night, a nervous wreck, vomiting and diarrheaing all over the house, would not eat....it was a mess. But after a couple of weeks, everything slowly got back to normal. They just treated KoKo the way they always had and let KoKo work out her own kinks that she was experiencing. I know you are having a hard time with Thor. Be patient with him. A move in and of itself is a HUGE change for the little guy...maybe one change at a time will help out with the situation. Best of luck to you.

[rachelsyorkie]

Try covering the crate w/a blanket & no lights or tv on. I know it can be frustrating but its worth it in the long run. Is there a petsmart near by, maybe some obediance training. I am lucky to have found a adult that had been crated. She is so calm & when I get home from work just a few minutes of attention is good enough for her. Puppies are so demanding, I know I dont have the time or patience for that. I have been looking for another yorkie, adult/preadult, not much luck-just a male & I thought oh my then I might end up w/a bunch of puppies I know i could neuter but I see where busy schedules & unsuspected heats cause for 3-5 little oopsiesCan you imagine. So I'm back to the drawing board of looking for a adult female to purchase/adopt. I think thats the best choice for me. I am to impatient for a pup/young dog. Dont get me wrong I spoil my girl endlessly w/everything she needs for fun & health wise & she sleeps w/us & has full run of the house. There is normally always someone home but we dont live where there are sidewalks for walks or a pet store that has obidience training so I am glad I chose the right dog for my family. I dont think there is anything wrong w/rehoming a dog to a family better suited family. Do you think this may be a option you might have to choose? I really hate to see you at the end of your rope. I got a dog once, a 12wk old retriever pup it was horrible, it was insane, I felt there was something wrong w/it & called the place I got it after 2 weeks, then 4 then after 6 wks of trying my hardest I just told them I wanted a refund & that the dog needed to be evaluated, I felt it may become aggressive. They refunded most of the money & assured me they would run tests & do what was best for the dog. I wouldnt attempt to find it a home, for one I had paid them alot of money & felt it was their responsibility to take care of the problem, 2- I was not going to be responsible for the dog getting abused for the new owner loosing their temper & hurting it. Because believe me it drove you to that point & everytime I felt that way I would pick the phone up crying & report the dogs behavior to them. Finally since I would never have pushed the dog on someone else I demanded they take the dog back & a partial refund because of all the damage the dog had done to our home. I know this isnt your situation exactly but I just wanted to share & say that it is ok to admit a dogs behavior is to much for you & try to rehome before it goes to far. I hope you find a solution soon. I know how awful it is to deal w/the problem & how hard it is to say you are just ready to loose it over your dog & then how hurtful it is to let them go because you love them so much but cant deal w/your world being turned upside down for what could be 20 years I felt I handled it right, I did cry the day I took her back but the next morning I felt I could breath again. It didnt totally turn me off from the idea of owning a dog,obviously, but it made me rethink taking more time to find one that is a match for my lifestyle

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by IrishYorkie

Look, the post have said I cannot take him anymore. It sounded as if the person writing it was fed up with the dog for acting out. What are the answers are you looking for? Practical advice or to share the unhappy experience? Well, people are giving many options and it does not seem to help. There is no reason to get upset just to take it seriously that's all. All this supportive lovy dovy stuff, sorry I don't buy it. All I am saying treat the dog responsibly and with respect, and if you have to explore options which best for him and for you so be it. Just make sure he is in good hands.

Didn't the OP state she was venting within the first couple of posts? If you'd had stress of moving and little sleep wouldn't you be at a little P.O'd? Add to that an equally as stressed dog and you can expect someone to need to vent! I think the OP was saying with the title, I don't know what else to do for him... I don't think she was implying she was giving up and getting rid of Thor!

The forum is for people to express themselves, answer questions, give advice, laugh with others, cry along with others and if they feel the need to... TO VENT!

Her responsibility to Thor is not in question, neither is her relationship and certainly not whether the dog was in safe hands or not!!! Only she knows her dog best and she is doing everything she can think to help Thor.

We are a large loving family who are here for each other, (although some of us not as long), but we support each other!

If you can't say anything nice or upsetting then please, just don't say anything at all!!

[bornnygurl]

Originally Posted by Gypsy & Me

Didn't the OP state she was venting within the first couple of posts? If you'd had stress of moving and little sleep wouldn't you be at a little P.O'd? Add to that an equally as stressed dog and you can expect someone to need to vent! I think the OP was saying with the title, I don't know what else to do for him... I don't think she was implying she was giving up and getting rid of Thor!

The forum is for people to express themselves, answer questions, give advice, laugh with others, cry along with others and if they feel the need to... TO VENT!

Her responsibility to Thor is not in question, neither is her relationship and certainly not whether the dog was in safe hands or not!!! Only she knows her dog best and she is doing everything she can think to help Thor.

We are a large loving family who are here for each other, (although some of us not as long), but we support each other!

If you can't say anything nice or upsetting then please, just don't say anything at all!!

I was going to say something (even though I don't usually butt into topics like this). But it kinda of upset me too because I thought some of the comments were going a little overboard but you've said it all in a nutshell! The thing about opinions is that people are always going to have them no matter how factually or morally dead wrong they are.

[IrishYorkie]

Most interesting thing it that, since morality is now at play, it would be nice to find out what the author's real intent here or people are just going to keep answering on her behalf?

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by IrishYorkie

OK, this is a public forum I understand, and everyone has the right to express their opinion. What happen to the freedom of speech? And being supportive all the time, for all sorts of behaviors I would consider being a waste of my time. If someone has a problem with it or takes it personally it's their prerogative.

Yes this is a public forum and yes everyone does have a right to express their own opinion... BUT, if that opinion is outrightly hurting another individual then you should keep it to yourself!

How is being supportive a waste of time? If someone is genuinely worried or concerned about something do you not feel that they need someone to support them? Didn't the OP turn to the forum for support? We have members do this every day, whether it be their dog having a day day or their dog dying!

How can you expect someone not to take something you said personally when it was aimed at them specifically?

Most interesting thing it that, since morality is now at play, it would be nice to find out what the author's real intent here or people are just going to keep answering on her behalf?

Surely the OP real intent was to have somewhere to voice her worries to get it off her chest. Being a forum of Yorkie lovers and many of them having a wide knowledge and experience of the breed I could think of nowhere better than here to voice them and I'd expect to get support and constructive advice. I certainly would not expect to get bashed or have my partner bashed!

I can not blame the OP for not reply, she expressed her hurt by the comments posted already.

Now this is off topic.... the topic was Thor being unsettled in his new environment... this does not help the situation any!

[IrishYorkie]

Well, I think I will make that decision what to keep to myself and at what time and how to express it. But for now, none of the advice seem to help her, at least this was previously mentioned by the authour. So I would be interested to know what she decides to do. And also, what are other animal lovers think about that. Actually, I personally realize that dogs are dogs and children are children. Therefore, that's why they are rarely called "babies" which seems so common among some members. Although, the love is there nevertheless. So how often should the mother give them up?

[LunasMomma]

Originally Posted by IrishYorkie

Most interesting thing it that, since morality is now at play, it would be nice to find out what the author's real intent here or people are just going to keep answering on her behalf?

Yes, we're all going to answer on her behalf. Because that's what FAMILY do for each other. I believe her REAL INTENT was to get her frustration off her chest a little and maybe get some tips on what she could do to help. Bashing her certainly isn't going to help, and I KNOW that isn't what her REAL INTENT was.

Funny how you just got here and already you're starting stuff. Makes me wonder what YOUR "REAL INTENT" is, hmmmmmmmmmm?

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Yes, we're all going to answer on her behalf. Because that's what FAMILY do for each other. I believe her REAL INTENT was to get her frustration off her chest a little and maybe get some tips on what she could do to help. Bashing her certainly isn't going to help, and I KNOW that isn't what her REAL INTENT was.

Funny how you just got here and already you're starting stuff. Makes me wonder what YOUR "REAL INTENT" is, hmmmmmmmmmm?

I was gonna say that but I've only been here since December and I didn't want to be accused of being a basher too!

Couldn't agree more with what you said!

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by IrishYorkie

Well, I think I will make that decision what to keep to myself and at what time and how to express it. But for now, none of the advice seem to help her, at least this was previously mentioned by the authour. So I would be interested to know what she decides to do. And also, what are other animal lovers think about that. Actually, I personally realize that dogs are dogs and children are children. Therefore, that's why they are rarely called "babies" which seems so common among some members. Although, the love is there nevertheless. So how often should the mother give them up?

I too am capable of realising that Gypsy is a dog and not a child... but she is still my baby! I call my partner "Baby" but that doesn't mean I think he's a child does it? (At least I don't all the time!)

[simonandhallie]

I think that a lot of you have jumped to conclusions without knowing the entire story. Thor has been through a lot the past couple of weeks and Hannah knows that (she is a good mom to Thor), as do the members that have followed Hannah and Thor's big adventure.

I am quite sure that we have all at one time or another felt frustrated and upset when we don't know what to do. I know I did when I moved Simon and Hallie from Alaska to Virginia and ultimately to NY. We spent many weeks readjusting and I was very frustrated at times. If I had been a member then I would have posted a thread just like this one and YES I would have felt very offended by what I have read here.

Let's be courteous about the issue at hand. If Hannah needs a place to get this off her chest, let her but do not criticize, judge, or demean her especially if you don't know her.

Thank You~

[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by simonandhallie

I think that a lot of you have jumped to conclusions without knowing the entire story. Thor has been through a lot the past couple of weeks and Hannah knows that (she is a good mom to Thor), as do the members that have followed Hannah and Thor's big adventure.

I am quite sure that we have all at one time or another felt frustrated and upset when we don't know what to do. I know I did when I moved Simon and Hallie from Alaska to Virginia and ultimately to NY. We spent many weeks readjusting and I was very frustrated at times. If I had been a member then I would have posted a thread just like this one and YES I would have felt very offended by what I have read here.

Let's be courteous about the issue at hand. If Hannah needs a place to get this off her chest, let her but do not criticize, judge, or demean her especially if you don't know her.

Thank You~

That's exactly what I was trying to say!

Hannah, I hope you are okay... x