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winnismom

02-16-2006 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

There may be factors here that we don't know about BUT if you are asking only about the dog being home alone, I will give my 2 cents. We are a working family and Tatum is at home alone sometimes a couple hours at a time but sometimes 6-7 hours. She was crate trained and has no problem being in there when we are not home. She basically sleeps the whole time anyway. My husband works out of an office in the house so when he is home, Tatum is with him. But he is on the road sometimes part of the day and sometimes all day. On those days, she gets put in her kennel and may not be let out until the girls get home from school on the bus.

I think my main problem is when those that are home all day with their dogs criticize those of us that aren't. That does not necessarily mean we love them any less. The dog will get used to what you provide. Tatum is never lacking for attention or playmates when we are home. If the only people that owned dogs were the ones that didn't work, there would a lot less pet owners in the world.

I say if that's your only problem, you have to know yourself if between you and your husband, ya'll can give the dog the attention it needs. I have a MIL that has strong opinions about things that are none of her business and know how that can be. If you are the ones giving this dog all of it's care and do not live with your mother, then it has to be your decision. If there are other factors we don't know about, then I guess that may change things.

Good luck!

Yes I would be upset too if people critized me and assumed things about my love for my furbaby, however i haven't seen that yet in this post thank god. Sounds like your baby is well taken care of but I am still of the opinion that a new baby being alone in a crate for 6-7 hours a day is just too long. I have a friend whom adopted not one but two little furbabies and now goes to work for 8 hours everyday. I've even offered to go over myself for the first month or so and let the furbabies out to pee and play with them but she said no, that they would be ok. Maybe this does sound like criticism but in all honesty it's my genuine opinion on what's best for a new furbaby. I think that's what this forum is all about, opinions and advice and hopefully it's all done in a respectful manner. Thanks for taking the time to read this

Sherry Lynn

02-16-2006 09:14 AM

My mom always made it really simple. As long as I lived in her house, I had to follow her rules!!

And it worked in reverse when she came to live with me for a short while. :p

TatumsMom

02-16-2006 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by winnismom

Yes I would be upset too if people critized me and assumed things about my love for my furbaby, however i haven't seen that yet in this post thank god.

I'm not saying I'm seeing it in this post either. It's just something I've seen before and some people have strong opinions on leaving a dog alone for any amount of time. Luckily when Tatum was very young, we were living with my MIL while building a new house so if my husband couldn't be home every 2-3 hours to tend to Tatum, then my MIL did that for us. And just as I say that my MIL can be a pain sometimes, I have to also say that she was the one who urged us to go ahead with our desire to get a new puppy after our poodle passed away. I didn't think I should at first because of it not being our house and all that but she gave us her blessing and so Tatum was "hers" also her first year.

winnismom

02-16-2006 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherry Lynn

My mom always made it really simple. As long as I lived in her house, I had to follow her rules!!

And it worked in reverse when she came to live with me for a short while. :p

Sherry Lynn i like your mom and i don't even know her!! LOL She sounds like a great role model, you're lucky to have each other.

Sherry Lynn

02-16-2006 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by winnismom

Sherry Lynn i like your mom and i don't even know her!! LOL She sounds like a great role model, you're lucky to have each other.

At 16, I might have felt differently, but I can certainly say now that the older I got, the smarter she got! :p

hunniebunnie

02-16-2006 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tnk2002

she dont like it that she will be home alone ! wicth i am saveing my week vacation so i can be home with it the 1st week ! then my mom is off on sat sun mon and tues . and i am abel to be off on wesday and thursdays ! and i also will be abel to work evenings on friday ! so witch means she will only be home about 3hours bye her self one day aweek !!

in your senario, it looks like you're expecting your mom to commit to long term care for your yorkie. she'll be taking care of YOUR yorkie 4 days a week! and you're assuming she'll have the time and want to do that for your yorkie on top of the 5 dogs and 2 cats she already has in her home. maybe she has other ideas for her time and she feels that as an adult with your own home, you should handle the responsibilities of owning your own dog rather than be dependent on her to care for the dog in your stead.

besides, if she comes over to your place to babysit your yorkie, that means she'd have to leave her pets at home by themselves for most of the week and she doesn't want to do that. if you let your mom take the yorkie to her home 4 days a week, then maybe your yorkie will become attached to your mom rather than you and you'll lose your yorkie!

i'm just speculating on this, but i think it would probably be best if you get a kitty first since they're lower maintenance and see how it goes from there. with a kitty and a sugar glider, your home will have a couple of spoiled furbabies already!!!

teri88

02-16-2006 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherry Lynn

At 16, I might have felt differently, but I can certainly say now that the older I got, the smarter she got! :p

Yeah Sherry Lynn, mom's are like that. I so did not want a puppy when Megan got Bandit. I knew we were not home enough. Well, it turned out fine. Bandit, and now Tucker, slept alot during the day. I'm home two days a week and he sleeps all day! One thing is someone has to let them out every 2 hours or so if you ever want to potty train. But other than that there is no reason you can't have a yorkie even if you work. And it sounds like someone will be there more than many working parents are able to. If your mom's only concern is that the yorkie will be alone for a few hours at a time, she doesn't need to worry. This is all assuming that you are not living with her.

SnowWa

02-16-2006 12:03 PM

I agree - when you are living with your parents (or your mom) -- it's her home, and you should respect her wishes. You are very fortunate that you have a mother that will let you and your husband stay with her. All the more reason you should go out of your way to please her.

Remember when you get your own place - then you can do whatever you want ---within reason, of course!!! Sounds like both of you are working, so it shouldn't be too long before you can find a place of your own.

Good luck - Carol Jean

klogan

02-16-2006 01:35 PM

Hate to tell you, but it is a lot of work raising a yorkie pup when you work full time. I have to admit, I spent all of my time after work training my yorkie pup and playing with him. They require soooooooooooooooo much attention as pups (and as adults but not as much!). It was not easy by no means. It was quiet stressful too for both my husband and I. Potty training takes a lot of patience and time on your part. Training is HUGE since these little yorkies think they are the bosses! Good luck. I'm sure you and your mom will make the right decision.

I did not realize what I was getting myself into when I got Stomper. I would not take it back, but raising a puppy while working full time is not easy!

toninm

02-16-2006 01:52 PM

it is fine!!! Not everyone who has a yorkie can be a stay at home moomy. me and my boy friend work 8 hours a day and he stays in the kitchen while we are not there!

tnk2002

02-16-2006 01:58 PM

i am not goin to be

in her house when i get my baby !! and i am in the same yard soo i wil bring my baby to her like doggy daycare type thing i will pay her and every thing ! its not a her come to my house kepp the dog and not pay attchon to hers! even if she dont want to do it my baby can stay home alone couse it never will be longer then 4 or 5 hours !@ 1 or 2 days a week ! and by the way we only have 5 dogs and 1 cat at my moms

tnk2002

02-16-2006 02:22 PM

y do i even post!

y is it every thing i post ppl start critasizing me! no matter what ppl say i dont know what i am doin and stuff ! i am sick of being treated as tho i dont know what i am doin and that i shouldnt even own a dog ! i ask to talk to working yorkie moms not ppl who have the pleaser of staying home ! i wanted advice from ppl that have to work and how they handel work and there baby ! i dont work a 8-5 job ! i work diff time all the time ! some days she wont even be home alone at all ! and other day it will only be for about 4-5 hours!! !! all u ppl seam to be hooked on is ifi am livein at home and stuff ! i have already said that this is not now its goin to be in a few mounths when i move out !

SnowWa

02-16-2006 03:48 PM

TNK - I re-read the posts and don't think anyone has been critizing you. Your initial post asked for advise and that is all people have been giving you. I really think the posts have been friendly with a lot of good advise and a lot of sharing of information and experiences.

When you move out of your mom's house, you can get your Yorkie -- and, your mom can help you with it -- but, only if she wants --- it does sound like there are already a lot of pets in her house for her to care for.

I babysit my daughter's dog occasionally when they go out of town, etc. But, I couldn't manage it on a steady basis. I love her dog and enjoy having it once in a while, but it is a lot of extra work for me - especially since I already have two dogs of my one.

If I were you, I'd wait until I get a place of my own and then figure out how to care for my little dog without my mom's help. It certainly can be home alone some. Many of us work and have to leave our pets at home - and it's works just fine.

Remember when you ask for advise and people give advise - you're going to hear all sorts of different opinions. And a lot of the responses you are getting are to other people's posts - not directly to you.

Again - I haven't seen any criticism -- just a lot of different opinions and advise. Don't let a lot of different opinions bother you.

Good luck! Carol Jean

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