How Come No One Told Me? - Page 6 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebeccag

Funny, I just watched "Underdog to Wonderdog" and they had a dog that would freak out when in the crate and he had not been house trained. Anyway, they set a timer for potty breaks the same time everyday and if the dog wouldn't go within 5 minutes they would take the dog back in and hold him on their lap, wait another ten minutes and take him out again until he goes to the bathroom. Also, they said to take him to the same small spot until he went to the bathroom and as a reward they would walk him. As far as the crate goes, every time they'd put him in the crate they would play nice music to get him used to being in there. He could only be in there for 30 seconds in the beginning but worked up from there. I've also seen them put treats or toys in the crate to entertain them as well. I hope it all works out for you. Good luck!!

Thanks so much for your reply. Your one of the nice ones!

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

Poor puppy. Seems like a sad, joyless life to me.

Thanks. Any advise.

Sweet Apple · 08-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Do you happen to live in the Houston/Clear Lake Area? Apple loves having company, and your baby could have a play date w/her, if you like...And I could share w/u my experiences as a first time yorkie owner...Sounds like you need to find a friend close to your home w/a yorkie, and share experiences w/them...Start asking your vet, breeder, petco, or whoever, who you might be able to meet up with and discuss your issues with, that also has a yorkie...

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itzzbarb

The OP began writing about this in April, 3 times in all now. Seems like things just are not going to change for them. The OP makes a post, then you don't hear from them again until the next plea for help. Does not make sense to me.

What doesn't make sense to me is that instead of trying to help you take the time to judge me.

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itzzbarb

The OP began writing about this in April, 3 times in all now. Seems like things just are not going to change for them. The OP makes a post, then you don't hear from them again until the next plea for help. Does not make sense to me.

FYI in between my last thread and this one I have been working with the trainer at my local Petco.

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackson25

Good idea, but where would he play with them....in his crate?

Ha Ha real funny. Do you have any helpful advise. Haven't you ever heard the saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'.

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebeccag

Maybe the OP is just reading

What is that suppose to mean? Do YOU have any advise?

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLowry

I just posted this on another thread that was started by somebody else....maybe she is just wants to "stir the pot?"

What are you talking about?

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I believe thqat perhaps you arenot suited to owning a yorkie, or at least q yorkie puppy. I urge you to rehome him and get another breed, or at least an adult yorkie that does not reqire so much attention.

Puppies are very demanding, just like babies, they need a lot of attention and a lot of training. If you want one that is content to just lie at your feet then get an adult dog.

But please do not blame the dog, or the breed. he is just doing what puppies do. No puppy is going to be happy in a cage.

Good Luck.

Thanks for your reply. I think it is a little mean to tell me that I am not suited to be a yorkie owner. Just to let you know he is NOT caged 24 7.

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EverythingMiley

Yorkie..you sound like you are overwhelmed and he may be sensing this as well. Take a deep breath and remind yourself all the reasons why you wantedhim so badly. It sounds to me like he needs a lil more brain stimulation. You may want to take him to a quite area of the house several times a day and work on training him. Beleive it or not dogs LOVE to be taught things..get some good treats and start with sit..don't go on to anything else til he has learned that.
Doing this for just a couple min several times a day will help you n him bond plus it will help stimulate his brain.
I would also take him on small walks twice a day if you can. He may just be a lil on the bored side and actingout..
Good Luck to you...

Thanks so much for your reply. Out of them all I think yours was more helpful. Your one of the nice ones! I will try this.

ladyjane · 08-22-2009, 08:37 PM

Where are you in Texas?

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I haven't read every single post, so please excuse me if I repeat something. I just wonder if you researched yorkies for 2 years reading books and magazines, how is it you only read the ones that "only stated the good stuff" in your words. I have never seen a book or magazine like that, unless of course you only wanted to read the good parts.

Yorkies are high maintenance dogs, and that's not even talking about their hair, it's their personalities as a whole. They want to interact with you all the time. They want to hang out with their owner. That's why some people are just not cut out to be yorkie owners.

Like I've said before, if you claim your dog is untrainable, YOU AREN'T TRYING HARD ENOUGH. No dog is untrainable. You have to keep at it, and everyone in the household must do the same.

You don't need to have your dog in a crate everytime you need to do something that isn't dog related. Teach your dog a wait command. I tell mine to lay down on her bench, and wait till I'm done doing whatever I am doing. She listens b/c she trusts me. It seems like there is absolutely no bond or trust between you and your dog.

So you have a decision to make. Either try harder at training your dog, or find a good home for him. If you want to keep him, you really need to try, instead of just asking for advice (and you have gotten some great advice already) and just say "thanks for your reply". If you decide to rehome him, actually look for a good home for him, don't just dump him somewhere, he deserves better than that. Either decision is not going to be easy.

I would say that your reply has been hepful but it hasn't. I never said that he was UNTRAINABLE. I must think that he can be trained if I am coing here for help.

Yorkie118 · 08-22-2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AddieLove

I find this comment offensive. Seriously? You think our dogs walk us? Just because we're passionate about our yorkies and want the best for them does not mean we are incapable of training them. Sticking a dog in a cage because he is inconvenient for you to watch is shameful.

You might get sweeter responses if you watched what you said and weren't so casually insulting.

I was very serious with my reply to you. I was thanking you. I did not mean to offend you in any way. I am sorry.

capt_noonie · 08-22-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie118

I would say that your reply has been hepful but it hasn't. I never said that he was UNTRAINABLE. I must think that he can be trained if I am coing here for help.

Oh ok, thanks for your reply.

EverythingMiley · 08-22-2009, 08:46 PM

Yorkie
I wouldn't take offense to what some are saying. I think they are riled up because the way you worded your first post.
I think it's great you are coming here for help. I think we all need to take a deep breath and see howwe can help her.
I posted to you earlier some advice but not sure if u seen it. It was the second post i posted. Go read it and maybe it will help you.

08-22-2009, 08:37 PM	#86
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Where are you in Texas? __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-22-2009, 08:24 PM	#78
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Do you happen to live in the Houston/Clear Lake Area? Apple loves having company, and your baby could have a play date w/her, if you like...And I could share w/u my experiences as a first time yorkie owner...Sounds like you need to find a friend close to your home w/a yorkie, and share experiences w/them...Start asking your vet, breeder, petco, or whoever, who you might be able to meet up with and discuss your issues with, that also has a yorkie...

08-22-2009, 08:46 PM	#90
EverythingMiley Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 262	Yorkie I wouldn't take offense to what some are saying. I think they are riled up because the way you worded your first post. I think it's great you are coming here for help. I think we all need to take a deep breath and see howwe can help her. I posted to you earlier some advice but not sure if u seen it. It was the second post i posted. Go read it and maybe it will help you.