Hello! I'm new and wanted to say hi!

[angeldupree]

I do have a huge problem though, and thought someone may be able to give me some advice. My yorkie <Adakin> is 6 months old. I just had him fixed last week. I have several problems with him. He suffers from stress when I leave him <he will pace, bark and make himself sick>. And now he has started peeing on everything, just last week started pooping and peeing in his kennel. What is going on with him?!?!? I have done everything the dr. says, but the stress is still bad, and when I get home from work I will take him outside so he can do his business <which he does> and we will play for an hour or so. As soon as we come inside he will just flat out poop or pee with me standing right there! I am so frustrated. Can someone please help me and Addy?!?!?

[mustangbee]

Hello & welcome!!!
I think your little baby wants to be with someone.
Maybe a puppy sitter, they really don't like to be
left alone, and I think he might be telling you that.
How long do you leave him? I would try and find someone
to sit with him, or maybe a friend who has a puppy, they can
have play dates. Good Luck, & Again Welcome!

[schatzie]

Hello and welcome to YT. Your fur baby Adakin (great name) just sounds a little lonely. If Adakin is in his kennal all day long that normally doesn't work too well I feel for Yorkies.

Have you thought possibly about a large play pen for dogs? They are great for the house and the pet has a place to play, sleep, eat/drink, etc.

Also, if it's possible for you to come home on a break to visit with Adakin, etc that might be helpful, or have a friend check up on him.

[Gracy]

Welcome

Unfortunately you have to be patient.
You mention his kennel, is that a fenced area or a crate ?
If it is a crate, I only use them for night time.
I believe a dog needs room during the day.
When I go to work, I put my pups either in a bathroom or the laundry room.
He will get use to being alone, it does take time.
Give him a special toy, a chew bone (that keeps them busy).

[Julz]

Welcome to YT! I know it is so very frustrating when they seem to go backwards. You will just have to be very patient and remember he is still a baby. What about using a belly band to stop the peeing in the house? If you tend to leave him for long periods of time, maybe get him used to shorter periods to lessen his anxiety. Like go outside for a few minutes and come back. Then next time make it a few minutes longer. I'd suggest doing this for a period of time so that when you leave he will know you are coming back before too long. Hopefully this will lessen his anxiety.

[angeldupree]

Hi Schatzie's Mamma

I was going to get a play pen for him ... sigh ... but my Adakin climbs like he's a cat! so that is pretty much out of the question. One day, he got out of his kennel and tore up my room .. so ummm I can't trust him to be out without suppervision. I work too far to come check on him during the day. However, my sister has checked in on him for me and this just seems to make him worse. The dr. said for me to stop feeding him and to let someone else do it. She says he needs to know boundries and not to depend so much on me. I do tend to spoil him, but have backed off somewhat from this. He follows me always... never takes his eyes off me .. it's terrible .. I don't know why he does this ... I have never mistreated him or left him be4 ... shrug... I'm just as lost as he is, I'm afraid. I will be a new momma in a week or so and will be able to bring my new little girl home after Christmas some time. I thought maybe Addy was lonely and this may help him.

[YorkieShadow]

Welcome. Im Mickey and Minnies Mommy. I think everyone already answered your quetions. So I just want to say cant wait to get to know you and your fur-babie.

[schatzie]

Originally Posted by angeldupree

Hi Schatzie's Mamma

I was going to get a play pen for him ... sigh ... but my Adakin climbs like he's a cat! so that is pretty much out of the question. One day, he got out of his kennel and tore up my room .. so ummm I can't trust him to be out without suppervision. I work too far to come check on him during the day. However, my sister has checked in on him for me and this just seems to make him worse. The dr. said for me to stop feeding him and to let someone else do it. She says he needs to know boundries and not to depend so much on me. I do tend to spoil him, but have backed off somewhat from this. He follows me always... never takes his eyes off me .. it's terrible .. I don't know why he does this ... I have never mistreated him or left him be4 ... shrug... I'm just as lost as he is, I'm afraid. I will be a new momma in a week or so and will be able to bring my new little girl home after Christmas some time. I thought maybe Addy was lonely and this may help him.

Congratulations on your new baby girl arrival, such a blessing!!!

I commend you for trying to find so many options for Adakin in keeping him healthy and safe. It's easy to spoil Yorkie's, I do it all the time, LOL...

Schatzie follows me 24/7 too, is attached at the hip. Yorkie's are known as velcro babies, it's their personality. So, please don't feel you might be doing something wrong since Akakin seems attached to your hip. Yorkie's are just known to wanting to be with their owners constantly. This is one reason why i myself opted for a Yorkie.

Hmmm, Do you have a service porch area / room maybe Akakin can stay in during the day? Mabye a bathroom with anything he might damage removed? The destruction phase is pretty much just puppy stage and will end.

Maybe doggie daycare is an option, I hear wonderful and positive things from members and other people about day care for their pets. It's becoming very popular.

I wish you the best with Akakin. Feel free to post pictures, we love those here!

Congratulations again on bringing home your baby girl.

[chachi]

Hello and welcome to yorkietalk. Congratulations on your baby girl. I agree get an xpen. It gives your dog more space and more room to move around. I got mine at et supplies plus. It was metal and made by precission. There are other good ones out there too.

[angeldupree]

Thank you all very much for a wonderful welcome and helpful hints on how to make Addy more comfortable. I will check out the xpen! Since it is made of metal, maybe he won't be able to climb out! Yes, I am so excited about my new arival ... her name will be Alah ... Can't wait to bring her home! So, do you think because Addy has this anxiety thingie... is why he is now pooping and peeing in his kennel and in the house? He just started doing this like a week ago. I'm sorry I am asking so many questions... I just want him to be happy

[schatzie]

Originally Posted by angeldupree

Thank you all very much for a wonderful welcome and helpful hints on how to make Addy more comfortable. I will check out the xpen! Since it is made of metal, maybe he won't be able to climb out! Yes, I am so excited about my new arival ... her name will be Alah ... Can't wait to bring her home! So, do you think because Addy has this anxiety thingie... is why he is now pooping and peeing in his kennel and in the house? He just started doing this like a week ago. I'm sorry I am asking so many questions... I just want him to be happy

Never worry about asking questions, that's why we are all here. To learn, share, laugh, and learn some more! I think you looking into an X-pen is wonderful. It might be your best investment yet for Adakin.

With pooping/peeing in his kennel, it just to me seems almost impossible for Yorkies to go all day and hold it. Yorkie's go quite a bit as they have such smaller bladders. I have never felt it safe to force a Yorkie or other smaller breed to hold it for such long periods. I feel other health issues might occur from doing so with their bladder, etc.

Alah is an absoulte beautiful name for your baby girl.

[Thorsmomma]

Welcome to YT!

[SilverStarShado]

Welcome to YT...Looks like the members are giving you the same advice that I would..Again welcome ..You will love it here!

[chechinmipo]

Hi! Thanks for joining. Looks like you have several things going on. I wish i could help but i have not encountered any of these problems myself. Good look hopefully someone else has good advice for you hear.

[yorkieusa]

I don't know if it will work or not, but a book I have speaks about separation anxiety. It says:

If your dog is barking inside the house when he is alone, he might be suffering from separation anxiety. A dog who has separation anxiety is inconsolable when you leave the house and will whine, bark, and perhaps scratch at the door. He may also destroy things while you're gone.

In order to help control this problem, don't make a big fuss about saying hello and goodbye when you enter or leave the house. In fact don't greet your barking dog at all until he has calmed down. Ignore him. When you pet him, you're just rewarding the behavior. Only pet him when he has stopped barking and after you've asked him to sit.

Be sure to crate him or confine him to a safe room when you are gone so that he doesn't get a chance to destroy anything. Turn on the television or radio so that he feels like he has company. Make sure he gets plenty of exercise, and provide him with a chance to eliminate before you leave. Don't forget to give him plenty of chew toys to keep him occupied.

If your dogs often barks his head off while in the crate, try this: About 30 minutes before you leave, give him his Nylabone or a Rhino stuffed with peanut butter or cheese and then ignore him just as if you were already gone. Don't talk to him, and don't say good-bye; just leave. (This also works if you don't leave your dog in a crate.) When you return, don't say hello or make a big deal about coming home; just walk right past the crate and ignore him for about five minutes. When he quiets down, take him directly outside to relieve himself. Don't take him out of the crate when he's barking. The rationale behind this is that if you acknowledge your dog the minute you get home, he'll anticipate your return and bark the entire time you're gone.

Another solution for barking due to separation anxiety is to pretend you're leaving as an exercise to get your dog used to your comings and goings. Place your dog in the crate, put on your coat, take your car keys, and walk around the house for a few minutes. Then, let him out if he's quiet and praise him. Next, dress up again and walk out the door for 30 seconds. Do it again for 2 minutes, then for 5 minutes, then for 10 minutes, then for 20 minutes, and so on. If he's quiet when you return, praise him verbally. If he's barking, just ignore him until he calms down, even if it's only for a moment. Repeat this exercise over a period of several days to several weeks, and your dog should get used to your leaving him.

This is what the book says to do. I know how inconsolable they really can be. I've been through it in the past. I wish you luck. Let us know if anything works. I wanted to welcome you, too...