Poor Maddy... I think DH is going to explode.... :( - Page 5 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sarahheartmaddy · 07-12-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyblue

So glad your baby is ok. I hate to say that I side with hubby on this one. Not only is there the expense and aggravation of the repairs but there is also the possibility that it could have caused 1. a fire to your home, 2. death to your yorkie. That's why crates, puppy-safe rooms, etc. are the best thing for our babies when we're out. This is not meant to be mean or anything, just really concerned for those who think that by containing their babies when they are away they are somehow hurting them. My question...would you leave a human toddler left unattended/unsupervised in your home while you're out? Just my humble opinion.

I am fine with an Xpen or confining her to a totally puppy-proofed space, but I am not one to crate my dog. JMO. Many dogs find a crate as their den, but Maddy is not one of those. She will mess and thrash herself against the metal and bark and cry all day. She has always hated a crate... she prefers laying on the couch on a down comforter

Lol.

mistyblue · 07-12-2009, 08:54 PM

I know that it may sound like a ridiculous comparison to some. But when suggesting to think of an animal as one would a toddler it is meant that an animal has a "mind similar to that of a very young child". I would not suggest putting a child in a cage/kennel/crate, however, we do use cribs, playpens, walkers, baby seats, etc. to confine a child to a safe environment when the child can not be in Moms arms

As for not liking a crate, have you tried a large crate with her down comforter inside? lol
If you can bear it, she will get used to it if allowed to acclimate herself to it.

lreed · 07-12-2009, 09:10 PM

Just confine her to the kitchen or laundry area with something to sleep on, her food and water, pee pad and some toys. She might prefer to wander the house, but at least you'll know she'll be safe when you get back and hubby won't throw any fits....at least not about his electronics.

AbbysMom08 · 07-12-2009, 09:15 PM

I'm glad to hear that things have calmed down.
I bet Maddy is glad too. Poor Maddy. Poor DH.
I bet they have "kissed" and made up. Just very glad Maddy didn't get hurt and the electronics are back to normal.

07-12-2009, 08:54 PM	#62
mistyblue Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 206 Blog Entries: 2	I know that it may sound like a ridiculous comparison to some. But when suggesting to think of an animal as one would a toddler it is meant that an animal has a "mind similar to that of a very young child". I would not suggest putting a child in a cage/kennel/crate, however, we do use cribs, playpens, walkers, baby seats, etc. to confine a child to a safe environment when the child can not be in Moms arms As for not liking a crate, have you tried a large crate with her down comforter inside? lol If you can bear it, she will get used to it if allowed to acclimate herself to it. __________________ MistyBlue Last edited by mistyblue; 07-12-2009 at 08:56 PM.

07-12-2009, 09:15 PM	#64
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,268	I'm glad to hear that things have calmed down. I bet Maddy is glad too. Poor Maddy. Poor DH. I bet they have "kissed" and made up. Just very glad Maddy didn't get hurt and the electronics are back to normal. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

07-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#63
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	Just confine her to the kitchen or laundry area with something to sleep on, her food and water, pee pad and some toys. She might prefer to wander the house, but at least you'll know she'll be safe when you get back and hubby won't throw any fits....at least not about his electronics.