If your dog strongly disliked any member of your family....

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

99% of the people here feel there yorkies are like children and thats why your yorkie will prob never like you its a breed that likes to be babied and feel liked
please do not tell me what i feel is silly ..............my animals like me

Well I know Heidi feels as I do, that's the thing. I told her how some people equate dogs to their children...and she didn't agree with that at all...so I know her and I are on the same page at least....

[DoubleYorkie]

I think you just have to let him be her dog and after you get more relaxed about the whole situation your puppy will warm up to you too. That happened in my family. Even though Tom is "all my baby" but he warmed up to my husband and he knows his place in out family is after my hubby unfortunately right along with my daughter He thinks he is even with her). Your gf should also help to establish the order. I do not think that Tom will ever be totally cuddly with my husband (it's almost 100% male yorkie thing) but they sure have a great time together. We plan to get a female yorkie pretty soon.

[Mitzis Mom]

When I first met my husband Mitzi was already 4 years old and never took to another person but him. Even his ex-girlfriend for 2 years never had a chance with her. It took about half a year until Mitzi warmed up to me but still daddie is number 1 in her life (6 years later.) If I would be a jealous person it would drive me nuts b/c I love her with all my heart. She is just "daddies little girl" and I accept and respect that. Maybe it would make sense for you to learn about the breed and just give it time... a lot of time... and maybe a second dog just for you. You can't force a dog (or anybody to love you) but you still can love "it" and respect and accept "it's" preferences. Love is to feel good about what you give and not about what you get in return.

[paulapoo]

If you, and she, feel the way you do about dogs just being dogs, why on earth did you get a Yorkie, why not a breed a little more hearty and lower maintenance. I'm thinking more and more you SHOULD rehome the dog......

[chattiesmom]

My two cents worth. From your Yorkies point of view his entire whole world changed in the blink of an eye. He was taken from everything that was familar and comfortable and brought into a strange and scary place. For whatever reason he found comfort in Heidi. I would almost guarantee that given ample time -- your Yorkie will warm up to you. With animals sometimes it's best to take the aloof approach -- ignore him.... totally and completely. In fact it would be better to find an irrestible treat (that ONLY you have) and put them around your feet when you sit in a chair.... then try putting them IN your chair... and then try putting them in a pocket. Just don't try to touch him, eventually he will warm up and touch you. Make yourself VALUABLE to the Yorkie .... having 100% possession of high value treats would make you a high value human.

In human terms, maybe this is bribing, maybe not. We have to learn to communicate in terms that your dog can understand. Good Luck!

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom

When I first met my husband Mitzi was already 4 years old and never took to another person but him. Even his ex-girlfriend for 2 years never had a chance with her. It took about half a year until Mitzi warmed up to me but still daddie is number 1 in her life (6 years later.) If I would be a jealous person it would drive me nuts b/c I love her with all my heart. She is just "daddies little girl" and I accept and respect that. Maybe it would make sense for you to learn about the breed and just give it time... a lot of time... and maybe a second dog just for you. You can't force a dog (or anybody to love you) but you still can love "it" and respect and accept "it's" preferences. Love is to feel good about what you give and not about what you get in return.

We already have 2 cats too....I think 3 animals is perhaps a bit much to be honest...especially, as I've mentioned before, we're only home 4 or 5 hours a day. So another dog would just spread our attention even thinner...and i really believe we aren't around enough for the one dog as it is....I just feel it'd be unfair to both dogs if we got another one....

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by paulapoo

If you, and she, feel the way you do about dogs just being dogs, why on earth did you get a Yorkie, why not a breed a little more hearty and lower maintenance. I'm thinking more and more you SHOULD rehome the dog......

Well...dogs ARE dogs...I don't know why anybody would disagree with this sentiment. It doesn't mean they aren't important and can't be members of the family...but at the end of the day, they are still dogs and they are not people. I'm not trying to be callous....I'm just saying my point of view on this.

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

My two cents worth. From your Yorkies point of view his entire whole world changed in the blink of an eye. He was taken from everything that was familar and comfortable and brought into a strange and scary place. For whatever reason he found comfort in Heidi. I would almost guarantee that given ample time -- your Yorkie will warm up to you. With animals sometimes it's best to take the aloof approach -- ignore him.... totally and completely. In fact it would be better to find an irrestible treat (that ONLY you have) and put them around your feet when you sit in a chair.... then try putting them IN your chair... and then try putting them in a pocket. Just don't try to touch him, eventually he will warm up and touch you. Make yourself VALUABLE to the Yorkie .... having 100% possession of high value treats would make you a high value human.

In human terms, maybe this is bribing, maybe not. We have to learn to communicate in terms that your dog can understand. Good Luck!

Yeah, the treat idea is something we need to look into more....as it is, when I give him a treat...he comes to me, but then runs away after he gets the treat...so I'm not sure if it's really doing anything towards bonding.

[browniesmom622]

Originally Posted by NODAK

We already have 2 cats too....I think 3 animals is perhaps a bit much to be honest...especially, as I've mentioned before, we're only home 4 or 5 hours a day. So another dog would just spread our attention even thinner...and i really believe we aren't around enough for the one dog as it is....I just feel it'd be unfair to both dogs if we got another one....

can i ask then whyd you get a puppy?Besides Heidi wanting one?
who takes the puppy out while your not there all the time 4 hours aday isnt enough time to spend with a puppy or any dog

[red98vett]

Ok...now I see - Heidi is your human fiance lol - I thought she was another pet....sorry !! and the way I see it is Yorkies are high maintence both emotionally and physically - maybe you don't have the time to offer your new yorkie what he needs and if you feel in the long run it's not going to work out then I'd consider a new home.....as far as the bonding thing - I wouldn't worry too much as you've only had the dog a short time. Someone just said your yorkie just had his whole life changed and it's true - it does take them time to adjust.

The thing that catches my attention is how little you guys are home....they get very lonely being left alone....but having 2 doesn't take away from the attention you can give one....it actually gives the dog someone to hang out with - my girls are attached at the hip and would be so miserable if not together all the time but as you said - you aren't really home that much so IF I were to offer advise I'd say not to get another just for that reason.

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by browniesmom622

can i ask then whyd you get a puppy?Besides Heidi wanting one?
who takes the puppy out while your not there all the time 4 hours aday isnt enough time to spend with a puppy or any dog

Nobody does...I posted this in another thread, but it stays in its crate all day while we're gone...it's not a SMALL crate though, it has room for a bed, litter box, food, water....and a couple toys. So it's not your typical little carrier or anything like that.

And why we got one?? Heidi wanted it...that's the only reason...I'm not sure what other reason there could be....although, I do feel if we have a little dog, I'd like it to like both of us...and i've had plenty of people tell me they are one person dogs for the most part...so that's nto good...

[pea496]

Who wouldn't favor a yorkie over cats? There is so much more personality in a dog than a cat!!!

[yorkieusa]

Most little dogs favor someone in the family above the other members. They also have a sense that tells them if someone doesn't think they are the best thing in the world. Remedy the situation. Don't get rid of the pet. If you do that, then I would suggest you not ever get another pet. When you bring them into your home and family, it should be forever - for better or worse.

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Ok...now I see - Heidi is your human fiance lol - I thought she was another pet....sorry !! and the way I see it is Yorkies are high maintence both emotionally and physically - maybe you don't have the time to offer your new yorkie what he needs and if you feel in the long run it's not going to work out then I'd consider a new home.....as far as the bonding thing - I wouldn't worry too much as you've only had the dog a short time. Someone just said your yorkie just had his whole life changed and it's true - it does take them time to adjust.

The thing that catches my attention is how little you guys are home....they get very lonely being left alone....but having 2 doesn't take away from the attention you can give one....it actually gives the dog someone to hang out with - my girls are attached at the hip and would be so miserable if not together all the time but as you said - you aren't really home that much so IF I were to offer advise I'd say not to get another just for that reason.

Well what we're thinking about doing, is caging off a room (kitchen probably) for the dog...so he has more room...in that case, perhaps having another dog would work because they'd have room to play....maybe that'd work?? I'd hope so, because I don't want the dog to be completely lonely msot of the day...and I'm sure attention from another dog would substitute well for human attention.

However, if we got another one....it'd have to be female....for sure.

[NODAK]

Originally Posted by pea496

Who wouldn't favor a yorkie over cats? There is so much more personality in a dog than a cat!!!

Ah, I find cats to be cuddlier and more fun to lay with....plus they don't "yip".