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A little pee on a mattress.* that is a very minor issue, I can sleep with that. |
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I've read in other posts about crate size having something to do with them peeing in it. How big is your crate? He is still pretty young and just staying consistant with him and working on the problems should help things get better in time. For now all you can do you is just keep your eyes peeled untill he can be trusted. I had to rip up all of my carpet (it needed to go anyway after almost 22 years of pets and kids). I will not do carpet anymore except for in the bedrooms. Any bedroom that has new carpet in it I keep the door closed. It really should get better after awhile with all your hard work and consistancy. I feel bad for you that your feeling so frustrated. This is a place to come and vent and look for helpful suggestions. I know how it is to feel frustrated and then after you cool down you look at that little face and melt all over again!! Good luck and hope it improves very soon for you. |
Oh I was also going to suggest a bully stick or something a little more exciting to them then rawhide. I think they get bored with rawhide a little easier. Another thing I do when I've gone out to run errands and leave Roxie here alone is to make sure I bring her something (even if it's only a dollar). She gets so excited and that way she knows I didn't just go off and forget about her all day. Maybe I'm crazy thinking it makes her feel better, but it makes me feel better and she seems pretty happy about it. |
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As for me, I wasn't being rude, I was being honest..to want to get rid of a dog because it peed on a $700 mattress, to me is ridiculous. As I said, mine ruined a $3500 leather sectional, but, did I get mad?? Yeah, I did, at myself, for allwoing it to happen. dogs are like kids, they take a lot of time, and a lot of patience. I have 6 dogs, and believe me, I've had plenty of things destroyed, but, these dogs give me more joy and love than most humans! When I've had a bad day, they're the ones that come up to me and give me a kiss, all they want from their human companions is time, love and to be fed, and then they're happy! Too bad people couldn't be more like dogs! I could never figure out until the last few days, why Mom and Dad always said next time around, they were raising dogs instead of kids, now, I know why.. |
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Keywords from my initial response: "Half of you keep going on and on about the SAME THING...". Please stop trying to argue with me on someone's thread. By the way, I lectured? What are you doing to me? Now, instead of giving the OP a break, GIVE ME ONE. ;) |
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Kids can be very expensive. |
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As I said a mattress is minor. I can sleep- with that. and kids pee on mattresses too. |
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Never have dealt with the cell phone or basement, since down south most people don't have basements, and luckily, the g-kids never have gotten ahold of hubbys cell phone, although, now, the 2 of them are old enough to know better, but, we have another one on the way..Now, my 6 year old g-daughter has done her share of "drawings" on her bedroom wall. And, my daughter, when she was about 3 pulled the wall paper off my in-laws bathroom wall, and they had already sold their house, so had to re-do wallpapering before they moved...:D Our new mattress just cost us $2500, the only ones that go in the bedroom are him and me..:) |
I've just kinda scanned through this thread and don't know if this has been suggested, but maybe he needs more exercise. Try to take him for a walk a couple times a day. Read a book about training, and you will find that if you take the time, it is not only fun but it is rewarding to watch your dog learn. I've had many problems with Jackson's behavior, but I stick it out and be consistent and never give up. His behavior has improved drastically. It's hard work and it takes time, but I think we owe it to our dogs to train them well so that they know how to behave. After all, look at all the unconditional love we get in return. You have to be patient and consistent. You have to WANT for it to work. It really is very rewarding and fun, and a great way to bond with your dog. From what I can tell, there have been pages and pages of suggestions and encouraging words, but you seem to find a reason why each suggestion won't work. You have to ask yourself, "can I really handle this responsibility"? |
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And honestly, I don't see anyone being rude---I think that she was referring to me---but that doesn't matter to me. I tried to help find solutions to the problem and I tried to give her insight into my situation (being that I'm young, broke, and have been under a lot of stress and I managed to make it work and so can she). Now...I'm going to go make Ramen Noodles for lunch... :) ) |
Dogs have found new homes for much less than ruining a $700 mattress. There are many people on YT who are attached to their dogs like they are their children, but they are dogs, and although mine is my baby, there are also many people (including two of my co-workers) who think I am crazy and consider mine just a dog. One even gave away a Maltese puppy because she "didn't have time for it" and just didn't like having a dog. So, everyone is different and feels frustration in a different way. Of course you wouldn't get rid of your child for ruining a piece of furniture, but I am willing to bet that there are millions of people who would if a dog did the same thing. |
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. |
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! |
i think upindust has left the room... maybe she's getting a good dose of puppy kisses! |
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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. :p 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. |
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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. 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. |
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Honestly---never once did I think of kicking my dogs out of the house... i have thought of locking my mom out though :rolleyes: 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. |
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. :p 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... :) |
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. |
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! |
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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. :lol tears I have to save that story! |
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'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.... :) |
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. |
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