This is such a hard decision to make and i commend you for thinking of the puppies needs first! From my experiance (i have 2 10 1/2 week old boys) that i have had for 3 weeks now they need my constant attention and these little ones get so lonely so easy but i think it's just not the right time to have this little guy. because even with someone coming in everyday the dog will bond with them or be very aggressive because it has little human interaction. The doggy day care is a great idea but you don't sound like you have a lot of time to be with the dog after work either so it really isn't the best life for this puppy.I would rehome him asap just like they said above before he starts bad habits or can't be potty trained and make sure you ask the buyer some questions like how many hours they work so you know he won't be going through the same ordeal. You are a wonderful person for taking the time to ask about this baby so good luck and welcome to yt! Please let us know what happens and also there are a lot of people here on yt looking for puppie so mabey ask around here to.!!:thumbup: :thumbup: :D

I am sure you have given this a lot of thought and I commend you for placing your puppy before yourself.Just my own personal opinion but being alone that long is not a good thing and in a very small area makes it worse.The poor little guy will eventually become a recluse just like a child without the stimulation of love and play time.He will never get potty trained because there is no one there and you can't expect him to learn without a routine.
Good luck,I know you will do what you think is best for him and there are many ,many Yorkie lovers out here that would give your little man the time and love he needs.

LOL so funny! We do the exact same thing!! =D
 

LOL! Too funny!! I had to crack up at the part about you having the T.V. turned on to Animal Planet when you are out. We do the EXACT SAME THING!! lol. Any time we have to leave to go run errands, or go shopping, etc...we put him in his expen with Animal Planet on, lol. :D

I'm not trying to be mean, as you, I researched a year before deciding on a yorkie, but it seems you would have discovered their personality beforehand. At any rate, I agree with everyone, if you cannot provide any pet a loving environment, then do the right thing, find someone who can. That could mean doggy day care, a sitter (as you would a child) or a new home.

I'm really sorry you have this tough decision to make, as you're probably already attached to him. I haven't got my yorkie yet, and I can't imagine having to make this decision. Is there a doggy daycare in your area or someone you can hire to come and play with the puppy everyday?

I don't envy your decision, but I do think that if you're going to find a new home, it's better to do it before the pup gets any older. That would save a little confusion for him as far as potty training, etc.

I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide.

Hi, I commend you for thinking about all this and yes, I think you are being considerate in the well being of your yorkie by going ahead and selling him to someone that will give him the loving care that you so want to be able to do. Maybe later on when time permits you will be able to get another. I have not read the other comments of others but I definately am not in favor of crating a dog for all those hours, it just isn't fair to your yorkie. The early years are very important in their learning process of potty training,bonding,etc. They need someone to give them time and much attention. I know you love it and want to do what is best, on the other hand if you chose to keep him, do you have a relative or someone that would be willing to let him stay with and potty train and work with it while you are going through this time of being real busy, then maybe later things will settle down so you would still be able to have him. I know how attatched we have gotten to ours and it sure don't take long to do that. I wish the best for you both and your baby yorkie.
Kind Regards, Patti, Jack and Baby Blessing

I wanted to add to my comment but my time alloted to do so expired, is there an elderly couple that is home all the time near you that would be willing to help out till your baby is old enough to be left alone and maybe things will change and you will have more time. If we was close by I would be more than happy to do that for you, we are home all the time and it would be so spoiled, you would still love it though it would be good spoiling:)
I sincerely wish the best for you all. Patti, Jack and Baby Blessing
Glad you found YT it is a wonderful site.

What about an x-pen? Do you have room?

Also, I have a dog sitter who comes in on the days that I'll be gone for more than 4-5 hours and spends an hour with my dogs. Some weeks I only need her once, others (like this week) I need to be out almost everyday. It's not ideal, but it's better than them being alone all day.

wow, this is a tough decision. I personally think that any yorkie needs a lot of attention, and it seems you two cannot provide that to the little one. I think even being in a daycare everyday would suck for the little one and i think its best that you find him a new home now that it has only been 2 weeks rather than waiting until you get more attached to him and it becomes a harder thing to do later on when you realize its still not working out. Either way i wish you the best of luck on whatever decision you make. :aimeeyork

Thank you everybody for all of your responses. They are very helpful. This is such a hard decision for us as one minute we think we should sell him and the next we think we can find a way to work out keeping him. We really appreciate all the responses and will be sure to update soon. We know that we have to make a fast decision, but we also want to be sure we make the correct one for ourselves and for him so we are just listing all the +'s and -'s.

Welcome Welcome to yorkietalk!!!!!!

Wow, you sure are in a dilema! I know you want what is best for your puppy and I commend you on that! I have a optition if funds is not a problem, Puppy sitting?? I know my baby is just like my child and if I had to leave her for 10 hours a day I would find someone in my family or a puppy sitter to care for her, so in funds is not a problem then this is a optition for you.
I hope everything works out and you get to keep your little boy!

Thank you everybody for all of your help with our decision on what to do with Gizmo. The last few days have been very tough on us, but we have decided that it would be in his best interest to look for a new loving home for him. After spending all the time we did looking into a yorkie, becoming attached to Gizmo and expecting him to be part of our family for at least the next 10 years, this is very depressing for us. This forum has been great and we appreciate the responses earlier. I have gotten a few people who are intersted already, but we are not sure about how that is coming along just yet. We believe that it is in his best interest to find a home for him as soon as possible. Thanks again.

What a hard decision but I commend you for making it. I am sure you will find him a great home in no time.

I know it is a hard decision, but just remember that you are doing what is best for Gizmo. Maybe you can keep in touch with the new owners. :thumbup:

You have decided to give Gizmo a life that a Yorkie needs,a lot of love and attention and I can appreciate how hard this final decision must be for you both.Good luck to you all.

Hard to do what is right for Gizmo!
 

I know how difficult it can be to give up a puppy one has; I once re-homed a Yorkie as it was not a good time for me-and therefore him- due to illness. Three years ago I was able to find Kia, who is with me constantly; I am hoping to acquire another Yorkie as a playmate for Kia, as there is only one other dog she sees even semi-regularly, and that one is not interested inplaying. I live rurally, so my dog has walks through the bush, fields, etc, hunts for mice and frogs, but she loves nothing better than to play with another dog her own size. Living on a very low disability income makes it impossible to purchase another, but I always keep my eyes out, knowing that somewhere there is another Yorkie looking for a full-time mum and sister!

I agree it is good that you are concerned about Gizmo's lifestyle and happiness; perhaps there will be a better time for you and your wife to raise another puppy. As you know, they do take a lot of attention-even if it doesn't seem so at first. I am still training Kia for her CD-she has her TT, and CGN, and two legs of her Rally-O Novice title. She likes Agility, but transportation and finances limit our participation in that at this time. I find that Kia love to keep busy-when she is not sleeping-and she will do that at the drop of a hat!

If anyone knows of someone who would be interested or is intersted themselves please contact us. I have him posted in the for sale forum. Because we think it is best to get him to his new home as soon as possible we are willing to ship or travel a little bit to get him to a good owner. Please contact me at 716-316-7608 or ktroland1@yahoo.com. Thank you everyone for your comments and help in our situation.

Kevin

Can we see pictures of him??? :)

Here's the thread in the for sale section...it has pics...he is SOOOO adorable! :p

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...hlight=Buffalo

Thanks - just saw him - too cute!!! :) :)

Potty train
 

I have a 4th month old female Ritzie Britches. I leave around 8:00 and don't get home until 5:30 or so. I live to far, to go home at lunch. My husband once in awhile stops at the house b/c he is a rancher, but not very often. Although he is also not a dog lover, but sympathizes with her being crated. Unfortunately, my first yorkie Gidget had a horrible accident because my husband chained her outside. I lost her, but he let me have another. I was able to pad train Ritzie( i got Gidget when she was almost a year and she was trained to potty outside, sometimes). Since Ritzie is pad trained for the most part, now has run of 2 rooms. We started her in the crate and my husband didn't like it, so he allows her to run in the kitchen, living room, & utility room. That has worked out alot better. I don't feel near as bad as I did her being in the crate for hours upon hours. I wish things could have been this way with Gidget and she would still be here, but I have to look at the bright side I wouldn't have Ritzie Britches. She sleeps most of the day and has toys to play with. Although when I get home she gets my undivided attention, if we go somewhere she goes with us, as long as dogs are allowed. She also sleeps with us. So I think she gets lots of attention. On saturdays she loves me being home but she sleeps alot during the day, that is how I know she sleeps while I am at work. Hope this gives you some ideas, I wouldn't trade my Ritzie for the anything. She and Gidget have both brought so much joy and excitement to my life, I can't wait to get home everyday and play her. Good luck on your decision.:animal-pa