Walking your yorkies

[Muffie's Mom]

We have a special little area with tiny rocks (no grass) that is off the patio and it's completely fenced in - just for Muffie and Missy.

Tom lets Muffie out - picks up sh*t!

Tom lets Missy out - picks up more sh*t!

Needless to say, it's all picked up immediately and put in a baggie.

[centralnewyorki]

Originally Posted by Kate

Sadie goes in the rocks. We decorate our yards with lots of rock in my area, and it is perfect. She plays in the grass, and does her business in the rocks.

I also have a large RV parking strip, that is gravel, and she goes there. I am always with her, so I pick it up with those cheap baggies that don't zip at the tops.

It gets very cold here, so I keep the bags in every coat pocket.

If it gets warmer during the day (today we hit 51 which is just unreal), she goes for a walk.

What really bothers me is that my neighbors have a big dog, and they allow it to do its thing on my RV strip. They let it out real late at night, or very early in the mornings. So, I am left to pick it up.

I am waiting for the perfect opportunity to approach them, but I hate doing this type of thing.

What makes them think their dog can have the run of the neighborhood, when my dog is always leashed, and I immediately clean up after me.

Ticks me off! Sorry, I had to vent.

Get a shovel and start making a pile in their driveway... they'll get the hint! That's gross and rude for them to do that.

[centralnewyorki]

Originally Posted by Wolftrap

Mine goes on a puppy pad. Its too cold out there now for daily walks. This does make me lazy though and she doesn't get out as often as she should. I saw on the dog whisperer he recommends to teach your dog how to use a treadmill that way they can walk off some energy. I am going to look into doing that for her. Because we all know yorkies have WAYYY too much energy even after u take them on a walk.

You should talk to Val- PassionFruition- her Sully is a treadmill champ! I think she even got him a little wind breaker so that he's looking good while working out!

[centralnewyorki]

Olivia goes to the bathroom inside on pads. In the fall when it was around 45-50 degrees, I took Olivia for a walk with her sweater on. She was shivering so bad that I had to tuck her into my fleece and carry her during the walk! I put her in the snow once at my Mom's and she was not impressed! She's a warm weather chick- just like her mom! She loves walks during the summer, though. My bf and I would take her for 2-3 mile walks a few times a week, and if I picked her up to give her a rest, she would kick at me to get down!

[Kate]

Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

Get a shovel and start making a pile in their driveway... they'll get the hint! That's gross and rude for them to do that.

You know what? My Dad started doing this (he lives across the street and sees the dog in my yard all the time), and it worked for two days.

I use their shovel, stored along the side wall of their house,
and toss it on their property. It is still there. The dog is getting old, and probably won't be around long. I feel sorry for the dog, as it is not his fault.

I guess I need to stop feeling like I will hurt their feelings, and wait for him to come home.

[Muffie's Mom]

I know how you feel. We live in a neighborhood where dogs are walked on leashes all the time. Someone is allowing their dog to leave nasty piles in our yard and my husband finds them when he mows the grass.

Another neighbor saw one person allow his dog to poop in their yard and later he scooped it up and went and put it on the guys front porch!

My kind of man! I'd love to have the nerve to do that!*!*!