Moving? Should we take our 'baby' - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Skyefan56 · 06-19-2006, 06:12 PM

We currently live in Ohio and I have been transfered to Richmond VA. My husband had worked 2nd shift & I work days. Our sweetheart Charlie,14
mths. has only been left alone a few hrs. during the day and only 6-8 hrs. a 1/2 dozen times since we got him. Right now our townhouse has a huge 'common yard' that Charlie runs and plays in. In Richmond there is a very strict lease law plus he will be alone at least 9 hrs each day. I tried to crate train him but hubby would not do it. Plus Charlie still potty's in the house. Again, hubby would not try and litter box train him but let him have the run of our townhome. He thinks we should give Charlie away to a new home that has a yard and an elderly woman who is always home. I want to take my sweetheart, get him fixed and feel that after a while he will get use to our new hrs. and time home. He does also potty outside and loves his walks.
I'm a newbie here. What do you experienced yorkie owners think? I love my baby and will be sad without him. My hubby is crying over leaving him but feels it best for Charlie

livingdustmops · 06-19-2006, 06:21 PM

Boy this is a tough one and many members will probably not agree with me but depending on what you mean by elderly(????) it maybe would be the best thing for your little one. Yes he would get adjusted to your new hours but I doubt if he would ever become completely housebroken. I do Yorkie Rescue and many times this is the number one reason people give these little ones up. I realize you love him a great deal but now you have to figure out if your decision is being made for the best interest of him. What would make him happy in the long run. This will be tough for you and my thoughts will be with you as you figure out what you are going to do.

MzG · 06-19-2006, 06:23 PM

Casper is 15 months old and up until a few months ago he spent 9-10 hours a day home alone. He did have to adjust but was fine after a few weeks! He still has some accidents but his usually happen on the kitchen tile which is great. If you're going to be gone that many hours and he is not quite potty trained maybe you could get him belly bands so he dosen't mark up your house. I hope all works out for you and you get to take your baby with you!

Gingergirlsmom · 06-19-2006, 06:28 PM

When I'm going to be gone more than 4-5 hours I have someone who comes in to walk and play with my dogs. Works for us!

buddysalley · 06-19-2006, 06:29 PM

You should just try crate training him it might be tough but don't give up.

If you do give him away why elderly? A young dog needs lots of attention maybe a family with kids or something?

livingdustmops · 06-19-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by buddysalley

You should just try crate training him it might be tough but don't give up.

If you do give him away why elderly? A young dog needs lots of attention maybe a family with kids or something?

HaHa - lets see what she means by elderly before we all jump to conclusions...in her book I could be considered elderly

tammy8833 · 06-19-2006, 06:49 PM

welcome to richmond!!!
if things dont work out, pm me
where about are you moving in richmond?

tammy8833 · 06-19-2006, 06:51 PM

p.s.
i also stay home all day

but i hope you can keep your baby!

gidgetsmom · 06-19-2006, 07:07 PM

I would take him with you. He is old enough to adjust. I have 2 yorkies and puppies right now. I am off for the summer since I closed my insurance ageny in May but I have always had to leave my dogs home alone during the day and alot of times 9 hours. Maybe you can confine him to one room if you do not want to leave him in a crate that long. he will be fine!

GeorgiesMomma · 06-19-2006, 07:50 PM

I think that you should keep him and consider having someone come over during the day to let him out etc... You can keep him in the kitchen to make sure he doesn't mess on the carpet. I am only speaking for me, but I could never give Georgie away. Good luck with your move we live about an hour and a half from Richmond and it's a nice place.

Forgot to say Welcome to YT!

SnowWa · 06-20-2006, 12:44 AM

If you do decide to rehome your little guy - find him a nice loving home, and I'm sure he will do very well. Dogs are very adaptable - more than people are, I think. I think this is always harder on the people than it is on the dog.

And - if he goes to a good home, it will be easier on you also.

Whatever you decide - we all know you are considering what will be best for everyone.

Sometimes things do change and our little pets really might be happier someplace else. I think it is always wonderful for little dogs when someone can be home with them, and they have a yard to run in.

I wish you the best. And - I know from experience that sometimes the right thing to do is also the hardest ---

Carol Jean

diva pup · 06-20-2006, 03:16 AM

You may want to give some thought to doggy daycare. Richmond does offer a couple of these services and they are nice from what I hear.

All Dog Playschool and Holiday Barn

BLowry · 06-20-2006, 04:27 AM

I say..get another one for company...

TeddyBear · 06-20-2006, 04:49 AM

can you put a doggie door in the new home? Is there enough room for him to just go outside to pee? My husband and I also work and we only crated Starsky until he was potty trained. But the doggie door was a huge help!!! I do hope you can keep him.

LuvMySissy · 06-20-2006, 10:55 AM

You might find that if you take him with you, confine him to an area while you are gone (ie; bathroom, or kitchen blocked off) with food, water, bed, toys and some wee wee pads that he will might learn to "hold" it and consistently go outside. Unless he sleeps with you and you know he doesn't leave the bed during the night to potty, wherever he is confined during the day would be a good place for night also.

Tough call. Sissy is 10 months and mostly potty trained for outside, but occasionally will go inside - but mostly if I'm not home cause her signals are not at all clear to others who don't pay attention!!

Like others said, if you do give him up - it doesn't have to be to someone elderly. Anyone who can devote time to him would be a good choice and sometimes younger folks have more energy, especially for walks.

Good luck to you whatever you decide.

06-19-2006, 06:12 PM	#1
Skyefan56 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miamisburg Posts: 1	Moving? Should we take our 'baby' We currently live in Ohio and I have been transfered to Richmond VA. My husband had worked 2nd shift & I work days. Our sweetheart Charlie,14 mths. has only been left alone a few hrs. during the day and only 6-8 hrs. a 1/2 dozen times since we got him. Right now our townhouse has a huge 'common yard' that Charlie runs and plays in. In Richmond there is a very strict lease law plus he will be alone at least 9 hrs each day. I tried to crate train him but hubby would not do it. Plus Charlie still potty's in the house. Again, hubby would not try and litter box train him but let him have the run of our townhome. He thinks we should give Charlie away to a new home that has a yard and an elderly woman who is always home. I want to take my sweetheart, get him fixed and feel that after a while he will get use to our new hrs. and time home. He does also potty outside and loves his walks. I'm a newbie here. What do you experienced yorkie owners think? I love my baby and will be sad without him. My hubby is crying over leaving him but feels it best for Charlie

06-19-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Boy this is a tough one and many members will probably not agree with me but depending on what you mean by elderly(????) it maybe would be the best thing for your little one. Yes he would get adjusted to your new hours but I doubt if he would ever become completely housebroken. I do Yorkie Rescue and many times this is the number one reason people give these little ones up. I realize you love him a great deal but now you have to figure out if your decision is being made for the best interest of him. What would make him happy in the long run. This will be tough for you and my thoughts will be with you as you figure out what you are going to do. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

06-19-2006, 06:23 PM	#3
MzG Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NOR CAL Posts: 51	Casper is 15 months old and up until a few months ago he spent 9-10 hours a day home alone. He did have to adjust but was fine after a few weeks! He still has some accidents but his usually happen on the kitchen tile which is great. If you're going to be gone that many hours and he is not quite potty trained maybe you could get him belly bands so he dosen't mark up your house. I hope all works out for you and you get to take your baby with you! __________________ Casper and his Mama =)

06-19-2006, 06:28 PM	#4
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	When I'm going to be gone more than 4-5 hours I have someone who comes in to walk and play with my dogs. Works for us! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

06-19-2006, 06:29 PM	#5
buddysalley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: fort smith Posts: 48	You should just try crate training him it might be tough but don't give up. If you do give him away why elderly? A young dog needs lots of attention maybe a family with kids or something? __________________ Hugs and kisses from Jack, Buddy, Paddington & Holly

06-19-2006, 06:49 PM	#7
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	welcome to richmond!!! if things dont work out, pm me where about are you moving in richmond? __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

06-19-2006, 06:51 PM	#8
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	p.s. i also stay home all day but i hope you can keep your baby! __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

06-19-2006, 07:07 PM	#9
gidgetsmom YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 427	take him with you I would take him with you. He is old enough to adjust. I have 2 yorkies and puppies right now. I am off for the summer since I closed my insurance ageny in May but I have always had to leave my dogs home alone during the day and alot of times 9 hours. Maybe you can confine him to one room if you do not want to leave him in a crate that long. he will be fine!

06-19-2006, 07:50 PM	#10
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	I think that you should keep him and consider having someone come over during the day to let him out etc... You can keep him in the kitchen to make sure he doesn't mess on the carpet. I am only speaking for me, but I could never give Georgie away. Good luck with your move we live about an hour and a half from Richmond and it's a nice place. Forgot to say Welcome to YT! __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

06-20-2006, 12:44 AM	#11
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	If you do decide to rehome your little guy - find him a nice loving home, and I'm sure he will do very well. Dogs are very adaptable - more than people are, I think. I think this is always harder on the people than it is on the dog. And - if he goes to a good home, it will be easier on you also. Whatever you decide - we all know you are considering what will be best for everyone. Sometimes things do change and our little pets really might be happier someplace else. I think it is always wonderful for little dogs when someone can be home with them, and they have a yard to run in. I wish you the best. And - I know from experience that sometimes the right thing to do is also the hardest --- Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

06-20-2006, 03:16 AM	#12
diva pup BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,139	You may want to give some thought to doggy daycare. Richmond does offer a couple of these services and they are nice from what I hear. All Dog Playschool and Holiday Barn

06-20-2006, 04:27 AM	#13
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I say..get another one for company... __________________ Brenda

06-20-2006, 04:49 AM	#14
TeddyBear Hey Cutie! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,677	Doggie doors can you put a doggie door in the new home? Is there enough room for him to just go outside to pee? My husband and I also work and we only crated Starsky until he was potty trained. But the doggie door was a huge help!!! I do hope you can keep him. __________________ Love, Leigh, Starsky and Shylah: You can never get enough Yorkie kisses!!! Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DenverYorkies/

06-20-2006, 10:55 AM	#15
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	You might find that if you take him with you, confine him to an area while you are gone (ie; bathroom, or kitchen blocked off) with food, water, bed, toys and some wee wee pads that he will might learn to "hold" it and consistently go outside. Unless he sleeps with you and you know he doesn't leave the bed during the night to potty, wherever he is confined during the day would be a good place for night also. Tough call. Sissy is 10 months and mostly potty trained for outside, but occasionally will go inside - but mostly if I'm not home cause her signals are not at all clear to others who don't pay attention!! Like others said, if you do give him up - it doesn't have to be to someone elderly. Anyone who can devote time to him would be a good choice and sometimes younger folks have more energy, especially for walks. Good luck to you whatever you decide. __________________ Sissy & Angel