can my yorkie stay in the garage ?

[ytsirk27]

[QUOTE=jank]I agree! I think rather than put him in the garage I would look for another good home for him where he is the only dog and no young children. I once had a shih-tzu like that and it was a very stressful situation for me. I tried everything. Professional training, drugs, (which made her like a zombi), time-outs, you name it, I tried it. I finally decided it would be best for me and her to find a home where she was the only dog. I called the Shih-Tzu rescue but kept her at my home until I found the perfect person for her. She now lives with an older lady who is a widow and absolutely loves dogs and loves Gracie to pieces. It has been two years now and we still write each other and talk on the phone. Gracie is so spoiled by this woman and her friends and I am so happy I made that decision. I interviewed a few people before deciding so it made the decision to give her up a little easier when I new she was going to a good home. I also made sure that she would give her back to me if for some reason it did not work out. I was very lucky to find this person and you should be able to if you take your time.



I hope I didn't hurt your feelings but even small dogs can do a lot of damage to a small baby and I understand your concern. So even though you really love your yorkie rather than put him in the garage by himself I think he would be much happier with someone who can shower him with love and attention.[/QUOTE

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by cryork99

well, it is not airconditioned now, but of course, i would make arrangements to cool it off if he were to stay in there.

he is in a playpen b/c he has aggression issues and we just had a new baby...so he is in a bedroom, inside a playpen...basically so he cannot dart out of the room. he is on prozac, but isnt working the way it should.

would the "garage smell" affect a dog ?

IT would not be fair to him at all and neither is prozac. Drugs will often have a reverse affect on a dog especially if the environment is the problem, which it is with a new baby he isn't about to be happy about which is what you have said.
As you likely aren't wanting to give up your baby for adoption, you may consider finding a new home for your YOrkie. There are people with no children, either won't be having any or already raised them that would love a dog.
If you insist you want to keep him, find a good dog trainer to help with this problem. Be careful of who you hire, there are a lot of idiots out there.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by jank

I agree! I think rather than put him in the garage I would look for another good home for him where he is the only dog and no young children. I once had a shih-tzu like that and it was a very stressful situation for me. I tried everything. Professional training, drugs, (which made her like a zombi), time-outs, you name it, I tried it. I finally decided it would be best for me and her to find a home where she was the only dog. I called the Shih-Tzu rescue but kept her at my home until I found the perfect person for her. She now lives with an older lady who is a widow and absolutely loves dogs and loves Gracie to pieces. It has been two years now and we still write each other and talk on the phone. Gracie is so spoiled by this woman and her friends and I am so happy I made that decision. I interviewed a few people before deciding so it made the decision to give her up a little easier when I new she was going to a good home. I also made sure that she would give her back to me if for some reason it did not work out. I was very lucky to find this person and you should be able to if you take your time.

I hope I didn't hurt your feelings but even small dogs can do a lot of damage to a small baby and I understand your concern. So even though you really love your yorkie rather than put him in the garage by himself I think he would be much happier with someone who can shower him with love and attention.

Excellent post. And that was awesome of you to find such a wonderful home for your shih-tzu. I'm sure she's so happy in her new home.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by candybaby

You know what I'm over it, the guy that originally posted isn't even logged on anymore. I don't think you have even read my other posts otherwise you would know, I say to be with the dog more throughout the day and take him out to play. All you guys keep saying is "locked up all day with only two hrs a day", read my other posts before you reply with something like this reply. By the way I don't mean to be rude eithier but nothing seems to get across to anybody.

Peoples Opinions DO get across on this site - There were some great ideas - no one was rude & most posts were how to help this person. When someone asks advise - they get it !

He was the one who said he'd only have 2 hours a day for his dog - maybe you missed that ?

The replies here are offering solutions to a sad problem. I bet just from this thread he is already getting offers to take this yorkie in. Hopefully the man can keep his dog - but IF I were in his position - I'd rather see my dog inside a house with people... than living alone in a garage. The garage would be a sad life for any yorkie - or any DOG for that matter.

There is no debate here - If we love our pets - we do what's best for them - period.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by red98vett

I'd rather see my dog inside a house with people... than living alone in a garage. The garage would be a sad life for any yorkie - or any DOG for that matter.

There is no debate here - If we love our pets - we do what's best for them - period.

I agree - excellent post.

[ytsirk27]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I agree - excellent post.

[hasrv4fun]

Originally Posted by cryork99

i am beginning to introduce my baby to the dog slowly...looking at him through the gate, screen door, etc...but its going to take time.

knowing where he is and knowing he is safe is more improtant than him being miserable with a stranger who may treat him badly, i think.

[Rockster's Mom]

I would not suggest puting him in the garage by himself. It might just make his agression problem worse. Plus, I bet he would be really lonely also. Maybe your dog does not understand what is going on with the new baby and all the changes that come along with that. I would get an x-pen or large crate to put him in so that he can stay in the house with you. Plus that way he can see baby and get use to having he/she around. Dogs are like little kids, who get jealous and rebelous with a new baby around. Good luck with what every you decide. BTW Congrats on the new baby!!!!!

[YorkieRose]

You can never take a chance with a baby/child and an aggressive dog. DO what is best for the dog and your family...call Yorkie rescue and place him. They will not put him in a home unless it is perfect for him..so that means he will not be passed from home to home.
You can get a trainer and the dog is not going to change to the point you could ever trust him..one bite in the childs face and it is all for nothing. Your dog is going to be happier in a home where he can live indoors with people..no children, get lots of attention and training..you have a new baby and no space or time.
Keeping him away from the family in a garage or even a bedroom will make this problem worse..do what is best for your dog..and best of luck

[cutiepatutie627]

I don't care how you say it what you meant to say what was said about the 2 hours is inhumane and cruel and I know that it would be hard but if I was in that situation I would do gwhat's best for my little furbaby and give him or her to someone here on yorkietalk! I mean come on like someone previously stated if someone had a child and couldn't take care of it then they shouldn't have had a child in the first place!!

[Gingergirlsmom]

Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

Okay - I think everyone agrees that this is really tough situation. I know I'd hate to have to make the decision that has to be made here. If I had to part company with Bailey, I'd be a wreck!

But having said that, I'll put in 2 cents worth from another yorkie Daddy. In the SHORT term, I'd do just what he suggested. Keep the yorkie isolated from the baby - keeping it in a temperature controlled environment, because they really can't handle temperature extremes - and spending as much time as possible with the pup. As much as possible means that you WILL have to make some sacrifices of your personal time.

In that short term, I'd do everything possible to slowly and VERY CAREFULLY introduce the yorkie to the baby. If that yields positive results, everyone is happy. If it doesn't, I would not keep the dog and keep it isolated like that. I'd launch into a serious effort to find a home for the puppy. They just really need more of our time than 2 or 3 hours a day. They need it for their physical health as well as their emotional health.

It may not be easy to find the right new home, but I'm confident it can be done. These little sweethearts are far more adaptable than we generally give them credit for. I'm confident that when done with care, rehoming your yorkie is ALWAYS harder on the owner giving up the sweet little furball than it is on the pup.

Great post!!!

[Sugar's Mom]

I have to wonder if this is one of "those" post. If not, this gentleman is in a very difficult position. But as an adopted child, I know that giving up a child is an unconditional act of love for many people. it is the only way they know that their baby will get what it needs and they sacrifice their own feelings for the best for their child. This is how I feel about this yorkie baby. The first line said, "I am running out of room in my house". I took that as i don't have room for the yorkie anymore. Then the aggression issue and the baby came up. Very valid concerns. The best thing is to re-home this dog. Keeping it in a garage that is not thermostat controlled and seeing it only two hours a day just because the owner can't bear to part with him is very selfish. Sorry but that's my opinion.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

I have to wonder if this is one of "those" post. If not, this gentleman is in a very difficult position. But as an adopted child, I know that giving up a child is an unconditional act of love for many people. it is the only way they know that their baby will get what it needs and they sacrifice their own feelings for the best for their child. This is how I feel about this yorkie baby. The first line said, "I am running out of room in my house". I took that as i don't have room for the yorkie anymore. Then the aggression issue and the baby came up. Very valid concerns. The best thing is to re-home this dog. Keeping it in a garage that is not thermostat controlled and seeing it only two hours a day just because the owner can't bear to part with him is very selfish. Sorry but that's my opinion.

I agree Sugars mom...as an adopted kid myself - that's the way I try to see things too...and the comment about "running out of room" bothered me too - how much room does a small dog really take up ? The baby came almost as an afterthought on this thread. I think enough people have responded with the same views - this yorkie may be better off in a new home - Loved or not - It sounds like the best decision he could make.

[JeanieK]

I admire your sense of responsibility in keeping the dog eventhough I truley believe you would prefer not to. With agression issues you would probably have trouble finding a new home for him.

I feel bad that you are thinking of keeping him in the garage, I believe it would only make the agression issue worse.

Have you tried getting a professional to work with him. The Dog Whisperer believes that almost all dogs, other than those that are trained to fight, can be socialized.

I just would not feel right by putting him in the garage, I'd try to work out another arrangement like gating off a bedroom to keep him away from the baby, and getting him professional help.

[mommiesboy]

The garage???? I would put my favorite chair in the garage before either one of my babies. I can't imagine why you would separate your furbaby from the place he is used to and alone.After 7 yrs. surely you can't just put him somewhere where he can't be a part of what he is used to.Anxiety as well as sickness can be the results from separation.I hope you think this over very seriously before you do it.