Adopting Kricket

[Mom of 3]

Originally Posted by NewYorkieLover

They are both cuties!! And they look like they are brothers - from the same mother and father!

On I agree. A matched set!

[chloe n kaylee]

Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

Hi all - as you may or may not know by now my dh gave the permission to get/adopt Kricket. It took 4 days of pouting, tireless convincing and some tears, but he made me promise a few things.
So today we went and saw him and what a little sweetie he is!! So cute & so much like Deegan! I'm exstatic, but Julien isn't. He keeps bringing up the fact of how much extra work it will be and how he's happy with just one & not showing any enthusiasm at all. Now I feel bad, like I'm forcing it on him. I think that once he gets used to the new routine and stuff it won't be so bad. He's not big on change at all - he kinda acted like this when I first got Deegan too. I'm trying to reassure him that it won't be too much after we get Kricket settled, but he thins otherwise. I hope that it works out - for all of us.
Has anyone elses spouse acted like this when you were about to get a new dog that they didn't really want? What was the outcome?

AND Julien doesn't like the name Kricket - I think he wants to change it. I do to in a way, but it seems so hard since he's been called Kricket for 8 months while in the rescues care. (He was there 8 months because he had liver shunt surgery and they wanted to be sure he was fully recovered before adopting him out.) Has anyone ever change a dogs name? How did that go? Is it too confusing to the dog? So many questions and concerns - I want to do this good deed, but I pray that it goes smoothly.

I just rescued a yorkie that was 6yo. Her name was Claire and she knew her name. I felt bad for changing her name but I didnt like the name "Claire" for her so I changed it to something similar - Chloe. She seems to respond to it. I was watching Victoria Stillwell and she was showing how to teach a dog their name. She said just say the name and give him a treat. Do that over over again. Ive tried that with Chloe and it worked.

Having 2 small dogs is the same as having 1 small dog in my opinion. The workload is the same. They keep eachother company so I dont feel as bad when I leave the house. Its when you have 3 dogs that it seems like the workload doubles!!. Im sure your husband will come around once he bonds with the new one!!! dont worry too much. My boyfriend was sorta like that when we got our third dog. He was like "Are you crazy? 3 dogs!!!!" but now hes totally in love with her and says he couldnt imagine life without her!!!.

Did you find Cricket on petfinder.com? because I think I saw him on there when I was looking for a rescue yorkie. I hope everything works out and please keep us updated!.

Good Luck!!

Love,
Jenn, Buddee, Kaylee, & Chloe

[Deegan's mom]

Originally Posted by chloe n kaylee

I just rescued a yorkie that was 6yo. Her name was Claire and she knew her name. I felt bad for changing her name but I didnt like the name "Claire" for her so I changed it to something similar - Chloe. She seems to respond to it. I was watching Victoria Stillwell and she was showing how to teach a dog their name. She said just say the name and give him a treat. Do that over over again. Ive tried that with Chloe and it worked.

Having 2 small dogs is the same as having 1 small dog in my opinion. The workload is the same. They keep eachother company so I dont feel as bad when I leave the house. Its when you have 3 dogs that it seems like the workload doubles!!. Im sure your husband will come around once he bonds with the new one!!! dont worry too much. My boyfriend was sorta like that when we got our third dog. He was like "Are you crazy? 3 dogs!!!!" but now hes totally in love with her and says he couldnt imagine life without her!!!.

Did you find Cricket on petfinder.com? because I think I saw him on there when I was looking for a rescue yorkie. I hope everything works out and please keep us updated!.

Good Luck!!

Love,
Jenn, Buddee, Kaylee, & Chloe

Hmm... I've never heard of Victoria Stitwell... We did change his name to Trooper and he seems like he's getting it, but I think I might try that recommendation with the treats for back up.
And yes, I did find him on Petfinder! I fell in love the moment I laid eyes on him and thought that he and Deegan looked so much alike - I HAD to save him!
As for the dh & Troop - they are getting along famously. DH seems to like to have him around. They cuddle in bed, he's been teaching Trooper some basic commands too. They're gonna make it. The only thing though is with Deegan. He's still kinda jealous and still trying to hump poor Troop. I hope this passes - soon.