Can't Keep Teddy Anymore - Page 10 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

QuickSilver · 11-23-2008, 11:21 AM

It's important to remember also that our attitudes towards animals are in a tremendous state of flux. Our fore fathers would have been baffled at the concept of "animal rights." As someone pointed out much earlier, different countries have extremely different ideas about what dogs are, and we can't judge them for that unless we want to be judged for our attitudes towards cows.

It's just a fact that the person sitting on your right may wear fur and the person on your left may be appalled that you aren't a vegan. There are a lot of different standards out there these days.

Fairzyorkie · 11-23-2008, 11:31 AM

I understand your anguish because Mr. Fuzzy has pissed/pooped on every item in my home. (bed, ottoman, couch, kitchen /bathroom rug) On the days that I'm not frustrated with life, I'm able to remember that he's not perfect and he will have accidents just like the best humans

But on days where everything is crappy - I'm two steps from calling the pound! Although I can't give you any good tips, please try to remember how you feel in the morning when he gives you "lick'kisses" when you wake up. Or when he nuzzles your hand so you can pet him.
Good luck!

medusa512 · 11-23-2008, 11:34 AM

i think upindust has left the room...

maybe she's getting a good dose of puppy kisses!

MeganS · 11-23-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by phfgkl

As always Megan, great posting..but, only one thing, that is, when a dog gets mad at you, they can do things to get back with you..I've seen it happen many times over the years, and believe me, it still happens...if he jumped up on her bed and peed, he may have been upset with her over something she did...dogs can be like kids, sometimes they do things hoping you will show them the attention..I know that doesn't make a lot of sense to some, but, even our dog trainer(and he's been doing training for years) has said they will do this occasionally..But, everything else, you're right on about..Now, have you turned 15 yet? From your posting, you would think you were at least 30..

Haha thank you - yes, I'm 15.

Good point. What if, instead of saying "a dog" I said "a trained dog?" Because a trained dog knows that peeing on the rug = bad. But an untrained dog thinks being on the rug = just like peeing anywhere else. So an untrained dog wouldn't think...ooh...let's pee on the rug and make her mad. To me, Teddy doesn't sound trained, so I don't think he'd process thoughts the same way a trained dog would, if you know what I mean.

That's really what I meant by my post - an untrained dog who doesn't know right from wrong.

Because I'm with you, Tucker does stuff all the time just to drive me crazy.

But when he was a puppy, he wouldn't pee on the rug just to make me angry, because he didn't know that it would make me angry or why it would.

phfgkl · 11-23-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

Haha thank you - yes, I'm 15.

Good point. What if, instead of saying "a dog" I said "a trained dog?" Because a trained dog knows that peeing on the rug = bad. But an untrained dog thinks being on the rug = just like peeing anywhere else. So an untrained dog wouldn't think...ooh...let's pee on the rug and make her mad. To me, Teddy doesn't sound trained, so I don't think he'd process thoughts the same way a trained dog would, if you know what I mean.

That's really what I meant by my post - an untrained dog who doesn't know right from wrong.

Because I'm with you, Tucker does stuff all the time just to drive me crazy.

But when he was a puppy, he wouldn't pee on the rug just to make me angry, because he didn't know that it would make me angry or why it would.

zenzele · 11-23-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by upindust

I seriously can't. not only are my husband and I having issues finding apartments that accept dogs but his behavior has became too much for me to handle. I got home today and met my breaking point. After over a year of sleeping on an AIR MATRESS I was finally able to afford a real mattress set but could not afford the mattress protector and I think i accidentally threw away the white slips that are used for the warranty.. anyway I come home and teddy has climbed up on some things.. he is an amazing jumper when I'm not around aparantly and I walk into the bedorom to let him in his crate since he's just told on himself that he's done something bad.. when I look up and see he had PEED on our brand new mattresses and now I'm just crying my eyes out because of all the hardwork I had to do to beable to afford those and he may have ruined them ina two second snap and he had his pee pad in the hallway and everything I wasn't even gone an hour.

i don't have the time or patience OR money to afford his behavior anymore. I hate the idea of giving him up because he's avery very lovable guy but I just do not think he is for me

How old is Teddy and how long have you had him? I know I probably have really ticked off some Yorkie Talk members everytime they hear me say that dogs like children have to be trained and if the owner or parent don't train the dog or child, they are to blame when a dog acts like a dog or a child acts like a child. If you don't think you can put in the time to train (and really it only takes 5 minutes a day...consistency not time is the key) but at any rate if you can't put in the time to train him or take him to obedience class then you should rehome him so that both you and he will be happier.

krisknr · 11-23-2008, 01:28 PM

I can't speak for every one because some people on here seem to have %100 unconditional love and patience. I however am not perfect and have had days I wanted to kick every one out of my house, This includes my 3 dogs, husband and 5 year old daughter!!!! Some times when your life is full of stress you focus on the straw that is about to break the camels back.
I think we should try to help her and encourage her to try new things or old things again.
I think it might also be helpful to be honest and admit you have been frustrated with your dog!! and then talk about what you did to fix it.
If in the end she decides that having a dog is more than she can deal with then I am sure people in her area on this forum could help find him a good home.
Having a dog is not for every one and you don't know that until you have had one!!!!
That being said if you do rehome your dog I hope you know you will almost certainly have the same problems with a new dog.

SamiNFurbabies · 11-23-2008, 01:42 PM

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I can't speak for every one because some people on here seem to have %100 unconditional love and patience. I however am not perfect and have had days I wanted to kick every one out of my house, This includes my 3 dogs, husband and 5 year old daughter!!!! Some times when your life is full of stress you focus on the straw that is about to break the camels back.
I think we should try to help her and encourage her to try new things or old things again.
I think it might also be helpful to be honest and admit you have been frustrated with your dog!! and then talk about what you did to fix it.

*shrugs* We've suggested crating, walking the dog, giving treat when you are gone.... etc... there HAVE been suggestions.
Honestly---never once did I think of kicking my dogs out of the house... i have thought of locking my mom out though

My dogs are my dream. I have always wanted one and I appreciate every moment with them...sometimes they are little freaks---but that is my fault.
Yeah, I get frusterated sometimes...but I think about what I did wrong---rather than what they did...because they are dogs and they have dog brains and they rely on me for guidance.

Darlin Beauxs · 11-23-2008, 01:56 PM

I have never thought of getting rid of any of mine. Threatening them to make "Yorkie stew" out of them, or making them "Live in the Wild" (my backyard...always makes me feel better.

I just thought of this post. Cooper went outside and took a poop, then came back inside the house, and used my BRAND NEW fluffy white chenille bath rug ($60) as toliet paper. I started to take pics, but decided it would be too nasty. I told him good thinking, for not wiping his butt on my sofa or carpet, like he has before.

The rug is in the washer, and all the fluff is now stuck to the insides of the washer. A damp, freshly bathed Cooper is curled up next to me now---this is a day in OUR lives...

Bhikku · 11-23-2008, 02:19 PM

Story time:

My friend's 7 year-old German Shepherd took it into his head one day to "redecorate" her apartment after being moved into it from the country. He literally did thousands of dollars worth of damage. Forget getting the pet deposit back, she is going to have to pay all of the repairs. You can literally not imagine the damage. Carpet, walls, patio, kitchen. You name it, the dog destroyed it.

This is a dog which was supposedly housebroken. She does not have the money to fix this problem, but she's still working with the dog, even though it now periodically destroys something else (couch, throw pillows, piano...) About twice a week. He is medicated with Xanax and several other sedatives, and still does this. He has seen behaviorists (he is extensively obedience trained). She exercises the dog by walking him 3 miles a day (with back weights). It just isn't working out.

Now she's bringing home another puppy, hoping it will cure the dog's separation anxiety. Her new dog? A Border Collie/German Shepherd mix.

In an apartment.

If I was her, I would have rehomed the shepherd weeks ago. I definitely wouldn't be bringing in another dog of the same activity level/temperament to add to the chaos. Moving a German Shepherd which had been living in an open yard into a one bedroom apartment is just not going to work. She's trying to deal with things the best way she can, but her refusal to give up her dog is ruining her life. It's affecting her productivity at work and it's emotionally draining her. She's pushed it to the point of absurdity. She can't even invite people over to her house anymore.

JMO, but I don't think you should keep an animal if it's ruining your life.

krisknr · 11-23-2008, 02:37 PM

Just so you know were I am coming from:
All my dogs are well potty trained, out side potty trained. My Crested was 4 1/2 months old and had lived in a cage until I got him and I was told by people good luck ever potty training him!!! Well I did it!!!
If your dog isn't trained it is your fault no doubt! but like I said having a dog isn't for every one!
Don't tell me that dogs don't do things they know they shouldn't!!! because they do, they are alot like kids in that way. Do I feel like it is my fault yes and no. Do I think they are vindictive and do it just to tick me off? NO! Does it tick me off, yes!
I do not think of my dogs as little angels that can do no wrong so I spoil them until they are yappy little monsters who poop all over my house then say but they are angels who can do no wrong!
They are my fur babies and members of my house hold. As the alpha dog I make sure we can live happily together.

PS. I think a person who is ment to have a dog will do what they have to do to train it so they can all live happily. If they are easily ready to throw the towel in then they should find the dog a new home. At least she isn't just dropping him off out in the country!

manolos mom · 11-23-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by upindust

I seriously can't. not only are my husband and I having issues finding apartments that accept dogs but his behavior has became too much for me to handle. I got home today and met my breaking point. After over a year of sleeping on an AIR MATRESS I was finally able to afford a real mattress set but could not afford the mattress protector and I think i accidentally threw away the white slips that are used for the warranty.. anyway I come home and teddy has climbed up on some things.. he is an amazing jumper when I'm not around aparantly and I walk into the bedorom to let him in his crate since he's just told on himself that he's done something bad.. when I look up and see he had PEED on our brand new mattresses and now I'm just crying my eyes out because of all the hardwork I had to do to beable to afford those and he may have ruined them ina two second snap and he had his pee pad in the hallway and everything I wasn't even gone an hour.

i don't have the time or patience OR money to afford his behavior anymore. I hate the idea of giving him up because he's avery very lovable guy but I just do not think he is for me

PUPPY STAGE. I promise it wont last and you will have a devoted friend....

krisknr · 11-23-2008, 02:50 PM

I just thought of this post. Cooper went outside and took a poop, then came back inside the house, and used my BRAND NEW fluffy white chenille bath rug ($60) as toliet paper. I started to take pics, but decided it would be too nasty. I told him good thinking, for not wiping his butt on my sofa or carpet, like he has before.

I have to save that story!

medusa512 · 11-23-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlin Beauxs

Cooper went outside and took a poop, then came back inside the house, and used my BRAND NEW fluffy white chenille bath rug ($60) as toliet paper...

sorry, this made me laugh. my mom gave me some advice when we were purchasing new carpet for our front room.

'Choose a color that matches the dirt in your back yard.'

My advice to you is pick a color that matches the poo on his back side....

luvfla · 11-23-2008, 03:14 PM

I don't know where we are in this...I skipped from page 3 to page 10. HOWEVER...if you feel that this little guy is not for you...that's is YOUR choice, & it's OK.
Honestly, I will take him. We have 2 yorkie boys & 1 puss & room for another. Luckily...,unlike children, pups can be traded out to a home that is better suited for them. No problems.
Let me know.

11-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#137
Fairzyorkie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 10	Can't Keep Teddy Anymore I understand your anguish because Mr. Fuzzy has pissed/pooped on every item in my home. (bed, ottoman, couch, kitchen /bathroom rug) On the days that I'm not frustrated with life, I'm able to remember that he's not perfect and he will have accidents just like the best humans But on days where everything is crappy - I'm two steps from calling the pound! Although I can't give you any good tips, please try to remember how you feel in the morning when he gives you "lick'kisses" when you wake up. Or when he nuzzles your hand so you can pet him. Good luck!

11-23-2008, 11:21 AM	#136
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	It's important to remember also that our attitudes towards animals are in a tremendous state of flux. Our fore fathers would have been baffled at the concept of "animal rights." As someone pointed out much earlier, different countries have extremely different ideas about what dogs are, and we can't judge them for that unless we want to be judged for our attitudes towards cows. It's just a fact that the person sitting on your right may wear fur and the person on your left may be appalled that you aren't a vegan. There are a lot of different standards out there these days.

11-23-2008, 11:34 AM	#138
medusa512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 530	i think upindust has left the room... maybe she's getting a good dose of puppy kisses!

11-23-2008, 01:28 PM	#142
krisknr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: WI Posts: 186	I can't speak for every one because some people on here seem to have %100 unconditional love and patience. I however am not perfect and have had days I wanted to kick every one out of my house, This includes my 3 dogs, husband and 5 year old daughter!!!! Some times when your life is full of stress you focus on the straw that is about to break the camels back. I think we should try to help her and encourage her to try new things or old things again. I think it might also be helpful to be honest and admit you have been frustrated with your dog!! and then talk about what you did to fix it. If in the end she decides that having a dog is more than she can deal with then I am sure people in her area on this forum could help find him a good home. Having a dog is not for every one and you don't know that until you have had one!!!! That being said if you do rehome your dog I hope you know you will almost certainly have the same problems with a new dog.

11-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#144
Darlin Beauxs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Monroe, La, Us Posts: 1,326 Blog Entries: 1	I have never thought of getting rid of any of mine. Threatening them to make "Yorkie stew" out of them, or making them "Live in the Wild" (my backyard...always makes me feel better. I just thought of this post. Cooper went outside and took a poop, then came back inside the house, and used my BRAND NEW fluffy white chenille bath rug ($60) as toliet paper. I started to take pics, but decided it would be too nasty. I told him good thinking, for not wiping his butt on my sofa or carpet, like he has before. The rug is in the washer, and all the fluff is now stuck to the insides of the washer. A damp, freshly bathed Cooper is curled up next to me now---this is a day in OUR lives...

11-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#145
Bhikku YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 274	Story time: My friend's 7 year-old German Shepherd took it into his head one day to "redecorate" her apartment after being moved into it from the country. He literally did thousands of dollars worth of damage. Forget getting the pet deposit back, she is going to have to pay all of the repairs. You can literally not imagine the damage. Carpet, walls, patio, kitchen. You name it, the dog destroyed it. This is a dog which was supposedly housebroken. She does not have the money to fix this problem, but she's still working with the dog, even though it now periodically destroys something else (couch, throw pillows, piano...) About twice a week. He is medicated with Xanax and several other sedatives, and still does this. He has seen behaviorists (he is extensively obedience trained). She exercises the dog by walking him 3 miles a day (with back weights). It just isn't working out. Now she's bringing home another puppy, hoping it will cure the dog's separation anxiety. Her new dog? A Border Collie/German Shepherd mix. In an apartment. If I was her, I would have rehomed the shepherd weeks ago. I definitely wouldn't be bringing in another dog of the same activity level/temperament to add to the chaos. Moving a German Shepherd which had been living in an open yard into a one bedroom apartment is just not going to work. She's trying to deal with things the best way she can, but her refusal to give up her dog is ruining her life. It's affecting her productivity at work and it's emotionally draining her. She's pushed it to the point of absurdity. She can't even invite people over to her house anymore. JMO, but I don't think you should keep an animal if it's ruining your life.

11-23-2008, 02:37 PM	#146
krisknr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: WI Posts: 186	Just so you know were I am coming from: All my dogs are well potty trained, out side potty trained. My Crested was 4 1/2 months old and had lived in a cage until I got him and I was told by people good luck ever potty training him!!! Well I did it!!! If your dog isn't trained it is your fault no doubt! but like I said having a dog isn't for every one! Don't tell me that dogs don't do things they know they shouldn't!!! because they do, they are alot like kids in that way. Do I feel like it is my fault yes and no. Do I think they are vindictive and do it just to tick me off? NO! Does it tick me off, yes! I do not think of my dogs as little angels that can do no wrong so I spoil them until they are yappy little monsters who poop all over my house then say but they are angels who can do no wrong! They are my fur babies and members of my house hold. As the alpha dog I make sure we can live happily together. PS. I think a person who is ment to have a dog will do what they have to do to train it so they can all live happily. If they are easily ready to throw the towel in then they should find the dog a new home. At least she isn't just dropping him off out in the country!

11-23-2008, 02:50 PM	#148
krisknr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: WI Posts: 186	I just thought of this post. Cooper went outside and took a poop, then came back inside the house, and used my BRAND NEW fluffy white chenille bath rug ($60) as toliet paper. I started to take pics, but decided it would be too nasty. I told him good thinking, for not wiping his butt on my sofa or carpet, like he has before. I have to save that story!

11-23-2008, 03:14 PM	#150
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	I don't know where we are in this...I skipped from page 3 to page 10. HOWEVER...if you feel that this little guy is not for you...that's is YOUR choice, & it's OK. Honestly, I will take him. We have 2 yorkie boys & 1 puss & room for another. Luckily...,unlike children, pups can be traded out to a home that is better suited for them. No problems. Let me know.