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gontygirl · 03-04-2013, 05:40 AM

I have had my sweet 1 year old Boo for over 3 months now and he came to me as a 2 and a half pound feral, ill mannered, wilder beast. The training was slow as he was in a new environment and we really wanted his transition to be calm and nurturing. He stands with confidence now from where it was lacking due to having no boundaries, skills or routine. Within the few months he came to live with our family we've lovingly injected those desirable traits without his even realizing he was in training (24/7). He's an extremely obedient terrier now that loves his life and family and lives it to the fullest. My only complaint is still the way he attacks raw vegetables and attempts to consume them whole instead of slowly and calmly chewing lol. I suppose he won't be getting any large wedges any time soon...but he's an adoring and participating member of this family and BOTH my babies are happy, healthy and leading a hugely satisfying quality of life. ~Thank you all for the help I needed to learn how to understand the mind of a Yorkie and feel the confidence to raise a dog (rather than a puppy) into a "gentleman" with such easy.~

dawn27 · 03-04-2013, 05:52 AM

How great is that . . . Im so glad that you were able to find the help that you needed in order to turn this little guy around. I hope that you have a life time of happy, healthy pups who fill your heart with much love.

Thank you for sharing you experience with us.

rubymoon2072 · 03-04-2013, 06:46 AM

awww what an awesome story. thank you for saving him and giving him all he needed to stand with confidence.

gontygirl · 03-04-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dawn27

How great is that . . . Im so glad that you were able to find the help that you needed in order to turn this little guy around. I hope that you have a life time of happy, healthy pups who fill your heart with much love.

Thank you for sharing you experience with us.

Thank you for taking the time read it...and the wishes. I can't imagine any perfect dog (and I truly believe all dogs are perfect...) not bringing me happiness and joy in this tough world upon which we live.

Thanks again.

gontygirl · 03-04-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

awww what an awesome story. thank you for saving him and giving him all he needed to stand with confidence.

Thanks so much for taking a sec to read the ending of my little story. This little tiny boy is just an example of what is begging to be adopted and have a forever home without worry or concern of being given up on. All dogs can be turned around and "reborn"...I mean people claim to be reborn all the time, why can't the same hold true for the canine race. With our help, the helping hand of human...we can provide more adoption and happy endings with a little faith and fortitude. If I can ANYONE can.

Thanks again.. <3

navillusc · 03-04-2013, 09:32 AM

How wonderful what you have done for this little boy! Good on you...and your little boy, too! Woo hoo!

Yorkiemom1 · 03-04-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gontygirl

I have had my sweet 1 year old Boo for over 3 months now and he came to me as a 2 and a half pound feral, ill mannered, wilder beast. The training was slow as he was in a new environment and we really wanted his transition to be calm and nurturing. He stands with confidence now from where it was lacking due to having no boundaries, skills or routine. Within the few months he came to live with our family we've lovingly injected those desirable traits without his even realizing he was in training (24/7). He's an extremely obedient terrier now that loves his life and family and lives it to the fullest. My only complaint is still the way he attacks raw vegetables and attempts to consume them whole instead of slowly and calmly chewing lol. I suppose he won't be getting any large wedges any time soon...but he's an adoring and participating member of this family and BOTH my babies are happy, healthy and leading a hugely satisfying quality of life. ~Thank you all for the help I needed to learn how to understand the mind of a Yorkie and feel the confidence to raise a dog (rather than a puppy) into a "gentleman" with such easy.~

What a success story!!! Patience, perserverence, and committment with an established and firmly planted goal in mind!!! Congratulations for all of you!!!

rubynrosie · 03-04-2013, 03:12 PM

Loved this...thank you so much for posting!!

msyorktown · 03-04-2013, 03:45 PM

Wonderful...I so love reading success stories! Congratulations, and thank you for posting this!

Teresa Ford · 03-04-2013, 03:59 PM

Wahoo another finds a forever home ! Thank You for loving Boo. Thank You for sharing this heart warming story.

gontygirl · 03-05-2013, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by navillusc

How wonderful what you have done for this little boy! Good on you...and your little boy, too! Woo hoo!

Haha thanks! I think it's beginning of my career of adopting dogs...(I was more familiar with adopting unwanted puppies). I now see how easy it can be to turn around a young adult dog. I wonder how it would be to adopt an older one...? I'm on a roll...

gontygirl · 03-05-2013, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rubynrosie

Loved this...thank you so much for posting!!

Thanks so much for reading...

It's nice to hear A HAPPY ENDING sometimes, huh?

gontygirl · 03-05-2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresa Ford

Wahoo another finds a forever home ! Thank You for loving Boo. Thank You for sharing this heart warming story.

You're welcome... So many stories come to this site, why not one that ends happily.

Have a great day.

gontygirl · 03-05-2013, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Wonderful...I so love reading success stories! Congratulations, and thank you for posting this!

I am learning that any adoption can end in a success story... All it takes is the understanding of how a canine mind works and VOILA! Dogs are creatures of habit and luckily I can provide that. OH! Consistency is the antidote to turning a dog around... (thanks to Cesar Milan!!!) and doggy books lol

gontygirl · 03-05-2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

What a success story!!! Patience, perserverence, and committment with an established and firmly planted goal in mind!!! Congratulations for all of you!!!

Thanks so much!

I'm not gonna lie...I'm not that special tho...all it took was (like you said) commitment, perseverance, and routine, routine ROUTINE. I read a lot of doggy books and watch Cesar Milan on the tube. I'm just a woman who loves the canine race and have seen thru many of my years with dogs that they need an alpha and are ready to follow (Cesar is no slouch! Lol). Too many people treat their dogs like human children. If you remember that your cute little Yorkie all dressed up in that adorable outfit is STILL a dog and you demand his/her obedience your relationship will be better cus the dog will know his place in the pecking order (and BOY do they desire a pecking order), so a greater bonding begins to seal and a partnership develops. It's really cool

Thanks again

03-04-2013, 05:40 AM	#1
gontygirl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 217	Hello all... I have had my sweet 1 year old Boo for over 3 months now and he came to me as a 2 and a half pound feral, ill mannered, wilder beast. The training was slow as he was in a new environment and we really wanted his transition to be calm and nurturing. He stands with confidence now from where it was lacking due to having no boundaries, skills or routine. Within the few months he came to live with our family we've lovingly injected those desirable traits without his even realizing he was in training (24/7). He's an extremely obedient terrier now that loves his life and family and lives it to the fullest. My only complaint is still the way he attacks raw vegetables and attempts to consume them whole instead of slowly and calmly chewing lol. I suppose he won't be getting any large wedges any time soon...but he's an adoring and participating member of this family and BOTH my babies are happy, healthy and leading a hugely satisfying quality of life. ~Thank you all for the help I needed to learn how to understand the mind of a Yorkie and feel the confidence to raise a dog (rather than a puppy) into a "gentleman" with such easy.~

03-04-2013, 05:52 AM	#2
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	How great is that . . . Im so glad that you were able to find the help that you needed in order to turn this little guy around. I hope that you have a life time of happy, healthy pups who fill your heart with much love. Thank you for sharing you experience with us. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

03-04-2013, 06:46 AM	#3
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	awww what an awesome story. thank you for saving him and giving him all he needed to stand with confidence. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

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03-04-2013, 03:12 PM	#8
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03-04-2013, 03:45 PM	#9
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	Wonderful...I so love reading success stories! Congratulations, and thank you for posting this! __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

03-04-2013, 03:59 PM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Wahoo another finds a forever home ! Thank You for loving Boo. Thank You for sharing this heart warming story. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal.