7lbs isn't big. Actually it's within the breed standard, anything up to 7lbs. :) They do vary in any weight in between there but typically if you buy a pup with a healthy pedigree the bigger, the better. The wee ones sometimes are higher at risk for health problems. :eek: Don't want that! But a lot of wee ones are healthy too! There are plenty of them running around on here! Why is your husband made at you for getting her and why does he think you need to really think about this? :confused:

I don't think I would put her back in that environment knowing that she will probably be randomly placed in an inappropriate home again.

Put her in a warm safe place with food, water, blanket and newspapers or wee pads.

Send an email here.

yorkierescue@earthlink.net

I dont know what to do. My biggest fear is how am I going to let her outside to go to teh bathroom?!??

I can keep her crated most of the time, and only let myself go in there to sit with her a few minutes at a time to get her use to me...but that biting thing scared me. My finger is all swollen and hurts very bad.

I just think the breeder should have been more adimant about 1. telling me she's never been leashed. 2. that she should have a fenced in yard.. and 3. that she isn't sure how she'd be around kids (although I dont know that either!)

im sorry if i seam unstable, wishy washy, whatever, i was just so excited, and it got the best of me.

she is probably as freaked as you are. Do you have treats for her?

She won't have to go to the bathroom all that often. just put her in a room (like a bathroom or laundry room...where she can't damage floor) and only go to see her when you feel calm and can use a sweet voice and give her a treat.

put the crate in there so she can go in and out.

Personally, I think that you should have realized that a kennel dog would never have been leashed. I also think you should have a fenced yard no matter what yorkie you get. I can't imagine taking one out on a leash for about 15 or more years every time they need to go potty. They should have a safe place to go out and play. You, also, should have done some research into the breed before looking for a yorkie. For instance, are you aware that many breeders won't sell their babies to someone with children? I do understand that you wanted a yorkie and jumped into getting one before you were prepared. It happens. She is scared and needs understanding right now and someone capable of dealing with her fears. Perhaps you aren't that person. I don't know that though.

Hrmm... in the 1st thread you posted about getting Lilly you said the bredder told you that she was 80% house trained? :confused:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...9&page=1&pp=15

But now she's not? I'm a bit confused. I feel so bad for you & poor Lilly. She must be terrified. I think it's mean of your hubby to be so put a guilt trip on you like that. You've gotten some great advice on here. I think she's shaken and just needs some time to get used to you, but I also understand the concern you have especially that you have young children. Keep her in a confined area where she can't make a mess. If she really is 80% housetrained maybe lay some weewee pads or newspaper on the floor for her. And quietly get to know her, bring her treats, food, water. I hope it all works out for you. If not I'm sure you can contact one of the Yorkie rescue organizations & they'll help you.

Good Luck & please keep us posted.

amy, please just calm down and be patient with her. she was a kennel dog and i can only imagine how going from that to a real home with real people and things going on is affecting her. don't give up on her so fast. she is biting you because she is afraid of you. thats a tell tell sign she has not been socialized with other humans other than those who probably dumped her food out each day. so sad. if you would take time with her and understand she is terrified and un-trusting of humans and work with her, one day you'll see a little love come out towards you and she will slowly come out of her shell. she's not too old, so she can adapt to a new life with little probs if you are willing to help her. if not, please try to find her another place where the people are willing to help her no matter what. (dont send her back to her previous hell. does it appear to you those people even deserve to have a dog period if their dogs act the way lily does?)
can you imagine the wonderful feeling you will have if you work with her and she comes out of her shell; you will feel the reward 1 million times over. she has love in her, she has just never been shown how to use it! I hate friken puppy mills. this is exactly why.

also, i forgot to say, if you cant get your yard fenced in and cant get a "dog lot" right now, then i would get an ex-pen. they are small portable dog pens that fold up and you can move it all around your property. you could even use one in your home if needed. where do you live? i have an older one i do not use anymore that you are welcome to have. its a little rusted on the bottom, but would be fine for outside to keep her from running off. (i used it for puppies to play outdoors until i changed to the plastic kind...)

When I first got my Logan I was sure he hated me. The first week was the worst week of my life. I got this puppy that I had wanted for ages and he hated me. He wouldn't listen he constantly bit me and always went to my husband. My husband told me that if I thought we should take him back okay. So I slept on it that night and I realized I couldn't be without him and just started working with him and everything cool now. I understand how you feel it's a big commitment and very scary. And that poor dog is terrified. She's only ever know a kennel she doesn't know how to deal with people so you must teach her. If you can't afford an x-pen you can use a childs playpen, you can pick them up at a garage sale or you might have one already. I would place her in the playpen in the room with you. This way she can get used to your sounds and smells and still feel safe. I would take her out to potty 4 times daily and use heavy leather gloves and long sleeves incase she nips again. She will get used to you and a leash eventually. We don't have a fenced in yard and we do take our dog out on a leash everyday as often as he needs to so that's not a problem. she's very scared and afraid of you let her know that you want nothing but the best for her. Give her a week to adjust to you and then see. And in the nicest way possible tell your hubby to back off. And please make sure you take care of that bite. Do you have the vet record on Lily? I would take her to your own vet as soon as possible.

PLEASE do not even consider taking her back to the kennel. Her behavior alone is enough to prove how neglected she was. Most likely she had absolutely no physical contact from people, little (if any) contact with other dogs, no love, no comfort, no anything.. Poor little girl is just so scared to death. And I'm sure she can read into your tension (although I understand how upset and worried you are) But the best thing for you to do is sit down, take a break and think about what's best for her. Obviously you rushed into this (I know how hard it is to say no to their adoreable faces!) and you weren't and aren't prepared to deal with all the issues she has. If you really decide that she cannot fit in with your family or you decide that she is too much too handle then PLEASE send some emails, make some phone calls and put her into a yorkie rescue where someone who is experienced with these situations can adopt her and give her everything she needs. Even though you rushed in and got her on impulse I'm still glad that you got her out of that place. But now it's up to you to either really apply yourself and stretch your patience to it's limit to help her adjust (and your family) or find her a new home. If you need help just make some pm's to some users and I am SURE they can help you every step of the way to get her into a yorkie rescue. :)

Good luck.

hang in there- it's still early!
 

First of all, I am happy you went and got her. She deserves a good loving family.
She is scared and confused... you can understand that. She doesn't know you or your family yet- give her a little time ( at least a week or so, then if you still don't think it's going to work out you can locate another owner for her)
I would isolate her in a room where she can see and hear you and your family, but doesn't feel endangered (remember she is scared...) let her spend some time observing you so she will see that it is ok. Your family maybe a little more "active" than what she is use to. I can only image what a 4 yr old dog would think the first it came to my house! With 3 teenagers, 4 dogs and supper on the stove cooking?? OMG- talk about chaos!! The kind of environment takes some getting use to :cool:
Maybe even leash her to a piece of furniture out of direct traffic, but in a spot where she can see what is going on.
As for potty time- you will just have to get a harness and put it on her and let her roll around and freak-out of a little bit till she sees she's not being hurt. You will have to put her on a leash to go outside- she will not like it a first, but that is what you will need to do. She will not trust you enough at first to not run off- you will have to keep her on a leash for her own good.
I do hope you will give her a little more time- yorkies are very feeling dogs and I am sure right now she is feeling very confused... just love her and give her time to come around.

You said she was sweet and listened to her owner, so I am sure there is a sweet personality hidden inside her somwhere... she will need an adjustment period to show that side of herself again.

Give it time she will get use to her new home in no time.

How is little Lilly doing tonight?
It\'s going to take time, her little heart has been broken.
It needs time to mend. Poor little thing is scared,
and she can feel the fear in you. I\'m sure with in time
you will be posting pictures of a happy little Lilly in a pretty
little dress. Heck PM your address and I\'ll send you a dress.
It\'s a trust issue! I\'m so sorry the people you got her from lied to you.
But think of it this way, you saved her, and one day she will see that.
One thing about Yorkies is they are smart, very smart. She only needs time to adjust. Four and a half years and in a new place, wondering what will be next.
I really feel for all of you. I didn\'t save a Yorkie, but I did save three wonderful children. It wasn\'t easy, trust me, but I had to do it. I\'m not a angel in any way.
The first few months were the hardest I have ever been put through. I had no idea, and I can\'t even tell you, but I will tell you this, I would do it all again.
Lilly needs to trust that you love her. Before you know it, she\'s going to be your best friend. Hang in there my friend, we are here with you. :love:

Just bumpin this. How is Lilly doing?