New Pappy in Town
 

I'm judging from most of the threads I've read here that most of the posters are women. I'm an old retired grandfather that lost his Westie to bad dog food about 4 months before it hit the news. We thought she was poisoned at first but there just wasn't any way that could have happened.

As I said, I'm an old grandfather and my wife and weren't going to get another dog because I'm crippled up and she is a breast cancer survivor and is still working. We weren't sure we could take care of a dog but this is the first time I've ever had the time to enjoy a dog to its fullest and I gave in and got a Yorkie that a man had to give away.

We never had a Yorkie but have had everything from mutts , min.poodles to a Great Dane. All were members of the family. I'm the primary caretaker of this little guy, a first for me. He's about 3 now and came from a good home but everything there was different. He had a doggie door and life was different.

The weather has been cold and wet and I haven't been able to get him on schedule with his housebreaking. He doesn't like the cold any better than I. The funny part of this is, I got him pee pads and he uses them but I think he needs glasses because his aim is off. He never bothers me until after he has gone and then he comes and gets me to go to the pee pad and watches me clean up after him. I'm not quite sure who is training who. I seem to be the one being told what and when to do it. I'm not really worried because when it warms up a little we'll get down to some serious business.

The man I got him from gave me his dog food and some treats he likes but when I first fed him he just looked at me with a look that seemed to say, "I'm not eating that stuff". So now he has me cooking for him. He seems to like ground turkey with some scrambled eggs ,rice and green beans. I'm thinking maybe I'll add some vitamins to it to make sure he is getting what he needs. I'll find him some other things he likes to give him some varity.

He needs trimmed but I don't have his complete records so I have to take him to the vet first. I want to get him checked out anyway. The whole family is taken with him. My daughter and grandaughter bring him a toy or something every time they visit and he makes visits to my grandson and grandaughter's rooms to check up on them regularly.

My wife wasn't too happy with another dog at first but he has her won over now too. He goes to her and won't leave until she gives him the attention he feels he has coming. When he decides he wants some attention, he gets it. He and I are really starting to bond. I wasn't too sure about how long this would take because one time we took a Great Dane the vet offered us, knowing we had a Great Dane and understood them. That dog belly crawled for two weeks before he would trust us enough to stand. We had quite a time getting him to trust us. I think maybe somebody had abused him.

Anyway, I just wanted all you women to know that an old geezer can have quite a time with a Yorkie. I'm not going to dress him up or anything like that(he is a guy) . The women here put a ribbon on him but he took it right off. Anyway, I just wanted you all to know, an old geezer can have a good time with a Yorkie too.:D

Welcome to YT!! There are a few yorkie daddies on here too :)

Hi, just had to read your post before going to bed and I'm glad I did. You write wonderfully, and that's one lucky little dog you have. So sorry about your Westie, they are such cute dogs. Glad you found someone else to give your heart too. Welcome to YorkieTalk, I hope you stick around and add your two cents to our great discussions. I like to think of myself as a young geezer or an old geezer in training. My Joey didn't like topknots and bows at first; I had to show him pictures of ninja warriors before he finally relented. Post some pictures of your Yorkie when you can.

I'm so glad you decided to get another dog. Yorkies are amazing and it sounds like you are perfect for each other.
I think you've got it right, we do our best but they are the ones that train us. :)

There are threads in the Health and Diet section about homecooking (and supplements) if you are looking for new ideas about what to feed him.

Welcome to YT!! :)

Little Man and I want to welcome you to YT! We would like to see some pictures of your little guy. What's his name? There is alot of valuable info on here. We hope you enjoy!

welcome to yt! whats your little guys name?

Welcome to YT!!! So glad you found us!!! I love your writing style!!! You should write a book about your babies life!!! I know I would buy it!!!!! hehehe. Cant wait to hear more about your yorkie!!!

Welcome to YT! Glad you joined us :).

Welcome!!! I just loved your little story! It is good to have a new Pappy!!! And so glad you gave your little guy a new home!
I hope he has good luck training you !!!! LOL!!!!:D
And hope to have new stories about you new life together!!!

Welcome to YT. There are several men on here that post. Sounds like you are having a great time with your baby. When you get time, we would like to see pictures.

Welcome to YT and congratulations on your new Buddy! Really looking forward to hearing your adventures and stories. Hope you enjoy it here! ;)

Welcome to YT! I really enjoyed reading your post and I believe your little yorkie is going to be thoroughly loved and spoiled.

Congratulations on your new baby!

Congratulations & Welcome to YT! There are a few men around here who don't mind being seen with a yorkie! My husband says you're only a "real man" when it doesn't phase you to be seen walking a yorkie w/ a hair bow! I have 5 yorkies, and he loves them all just as much as I do!

Welcome! I'm a yorkie daddy, too.

Welcome....and I think the Daddies ought to start a Yorkie Father's Club/

Welcome to YorkieTalk .

mascot
 

Welcome to YT!!!! I am glad to have a different point of view from a "pappy". I am sure you have lots to add to this forum. I love your style of writing also... I hope we will see much more of you and your new sidekick!!!;) Dot and Mascot

Welcome Old409
 

I want to say welcome and I too enjoyed reading your story.
it is so true they train us and seems we only figure it out after the training is complete.LOL!! I am sorry to hear about your westie but glad you found someone else to love.



Ok and I had to say this Mryorkiecrazy
ROFL!! and can't stop laughing you are so funny love you signature
maybe a little sick but funny. seems we have a similar
sense of humor.

your post was so hearwarming... these little stinkers know how to tug at heart strings, and they are awesome at human training... :D have fun with your yorkie, and welcome to YT!!

Welcome to YT
 

I so enjoyed reading your post. Your story really touched me, as we were so lucky with the dog food scare, and have an adored 8 yr old westie (and now a 12 week old yorkie). You must have been devestated. I'm so glad to hear you did open your hearts again to a new dog. They bring such happiness, don't they?

Do you find similarities in the personalities of the two breeds? I do, but they're around each other playing all the time.

I think that dogs bring an unconditional love and sense of joy and happiness into our lives, especially when times are so difficult. I wish you and your wife such joy with your new "little guy".

To a Pappy from a Granna..WELCOME :welcome4: Betsi

Welcome to YT! Don't know how you came up with Old 409, but ever since I saw it, I keep hearing that song about the GTO running thru my mind... See, you're not the only "old geezer". lol Sounds as if your Yorkie has come to a wonderful home. Glad you're here!

Welcome to YT and good luck with your little guy. :)

Welcome! I am so sorry about your Westie but so happy you decided to give your love to another baby. Look forward to seeing more posts and pictures.

Welcome :) I look forward to getting to know you and your fur baby.

I am sorry for the loss of your Westie, but so happy that Baby found you:) , what a Heartwarming Story ! These little buggers have a way to stealing your Heart,i hope you can post a pic or two, we would love to see him ! And a very warm welcome to YT :D

How refreshing to see another grandparent here. There are several of us and I'm sure you will meet the rest soon.
I'm sorry about the loss of your Westie. I had a Westie years ago I named Bonnie. What a wonderful breed they are!
I too home cook for my three Yorkies. Been doing this for 48 years without any problems at all. I even fostered Yorkies for a few years and got all of them on real food as well.
Let us know all about your little fur-boy and we also love looking at pictures. ;)

Welcome! I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved Westie. It hurts so much to lose a faithful old friend. What a blessing that this little bit of fluff came into your life.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, it sounds like you ar gonna fit right in there with the "more mature crowd". I can SO relate to being at a point in your life where you can really appreciate and fully enjoy having a dog.

Can't wait to read your next installment..... Live with Pops and __________.
Don't keep us waiting too long. Maybe there is a book in there somewhere.

So glad that you were able to open up your heart to another baby, it's not the easiest thing to do but well worth it. Welcome to YT. Good luck with your little guy. :thumbup:

Hi and welcome to Yt. I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to seeing more from you about your precious little guy. Hopefully you can get us some pics of him , we are kinda picture crazy around here.