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MyFairLacy · 06-21-2007, 04:23 PM

Just Curious - since none of your replies have involved everyone's suggestions of an x-pen. Do you like the idea of an x-pen? Do you think you'll buy one and do you think that would help? Just wondering if you're listening to anyone...

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pea496

Do you really think he has a Tanner (or a Heidi for that matter)?

Would you like a picture to prove it?

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Just Curious - since none of your replies have involved everyone's suggestions of an x-pen. Do you like the idea of an x-pen? Do you think you'll buy one and do you think that would help? Just wondering if you're listening to anyone...

An X-pen has actually been brought up as a possibility by Heidi and I....we'd have to find the perfect place for it....with enough room....probably wouldn't be a problem.

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

You really need to get an xpen it would solve all your problems. Also with the hours that you are away you should peepad train Tanner rather than outside train

Peepad training would be ideal...however...aren't those pads expensive?? They're like a dollar each aren't they?? D o you have to use 1 each day?? If so that's 30 bucks more a month...or do they last longer than a day apiece?

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SJK1113

I think he does.....I just think he's a VERY arrogant control freak who is EXTREMELY ignorant. I don't think he likes dogs, he's more of a cat person. He should just stick to cats, he doesn't get how to train a dog. If I were Heidi, I'd take little Tanner and run as far away from him as I could.

Thanks for your input, but you must realize that Heidi has set out how Tanner is taken care of largely, and not me. I'm just your punching bag b/c she doesn't post here.

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by drawlins27

Well actually you are being neglectful because its YOUR fault that he's sleeping in his own urine. He may be a sweet little puppy now, but keep this up and you're going to have an aggressive dog on your hands that bites. You obviously don't want him. Have you called the breeder? She would probably be willing to take him back.

And you cannot continue to give him a bath everyday. You're going to dry his skin and coat out and cause skin irritation.

Alright...let me ask this....what if I don't use shampoo every time?? Would that help lessen the irritation??

SJK1113 · 06-21-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NODAK

Alright...let me ask this....what if I don't use shampoo every time?? Would that help lessen the irritation??

How about this? Find a better way to train Tanner so that he's not laying in his own urine everyday!!! Stop crating him for 20 hours a day, and pay someone to come and take him out. But, I doubt you want to spend anything else on him since you're worried about what pee pads cost. Did either of you do any research at all before you bought him? Owning a dog is expensive, so if you can't deal with that, then rehome him with someone who will give him the life he deserves. Yorkies are somewhat high maintenance, and I think they are the wrong breed for you.

MyFairLacy · 06-21-2007, 04:48 PM

Don't buy pee pads at petsmart or petco. they are expensive there. Buy them at Target or Walmart. They are really cheap there. Much better than newspaper!

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SJK1113

How about this? Find a better way to train Tanner so that he's not laying in his own urine everyday!!! Stop crating him for 20 hours a day, and pay someone to come and take him out. But, I doubt you want to spend anything else on him since you're worried about what pee pads cost. Did either of you do any research at all before you bought him? Owning a dog is expensive, so if you can't deal with that, then rehome him with someone who will give him the life he deserves. Yorkies are somewhat high maintenance, and I think they are the wrong breed for you.

I believe i asked a yes or no question. I don't see those words in your reply. If you could please re-type your response, while actually answering my question, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

NODAK · 06-21-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Don't buy pee pads at petsmart or petco. they are expensive there. Buy them at Target or Walmart. They are really cheap there. Much better than newspaper!

How long does each pad last though?? I looked at a package of them, and it doens't really say. Since Yorkies don't really eliminate much, I'd imagine maybe longer than a day?

SJK1113 · 06-21-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NODAK

How long does each pad last though?? I looked at a package of them, and it doens't really say. Since Yorkies don't really eliminate much, I'd imagine maybe longer than a day?

Depends on the pad, depends on how much the yorkie goes in a day. They're all different. I sometimes change the pad 2-3 times a day.

drawlins27 · 06-21-2007, 05:02 PM

You may want to look into washable pee pads.

Please realize however, that this is not a cure for the problem but I guess its a start at least.

As for the baths without shampoo, you are still going to be stripping away some of those needed oils and you run the risk of not getting all of the urine off of him and causing urine burns on his skin.

You said you were trying to figure out where you had room for the x-pen. You don't have to get a really big one and you could use a playpen as an option. You can get a really good inexpensive one at Target or they sell them at yard sales all of the time. You can get one for about $15. Anything would be better than the crate.

paulapoo · 06-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Imagine this... yet another confrontation thread involving Nodak........hmmmm. Coincidence?

MyFairLacy · 06-21-2007, 05:05 PM

Since your dog would pretty much only be pottying on pads and not going outside, you'd probably need 2-3 per day. You don't want them to get too soiled or he won't want to go there. But it just depends on how much your dog goes.

Txgurl06 · 06-21-2007, 05:07 PM

okay im not being mean or anything but you should have done tons of research before you bought a yorkie or dog at that. Yorkies are high matienced dogs and are expensive. Any puppy is and you just cant get a dog and think you dont have to do anything for it. It seems like you might be trying for the well being of the puppy but i think for the well being of him you should rehome him. The pup seems really miserable from what you say and apparently you see that. would you be willing to sell him to one of YTERS? It just doesnt seem like you have the time right now in your life, maybe later on when you and your girlfriend or wife are more stable. Please dont let this baby live like this.

06-21-2007, 04:23 PM	#61
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Just Curious - since none of your replies have involved everyone's suggestions of an x-pen. Do you like the idea of an x-pen? Do you think you'll buy one and do you think that would help? Just wondering if you're listening to anyone... __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

06-21-2007, 04:48 PM	#68
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Don't buy pee pads at petsmart or petco. they are expensive there. Buy them at Target or Walmart. They are really cheap there. Much better than newspaper! __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

06-21-2007, 05:02 PM	#72
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	You may want to look into washable pee pads. Please realize however, that this is not a cure for the problem but I guess its a start at least. As for the baths without shampoo, you are still going to be stripping away some of those needed oils and you run the risk of not getting all of the urine off of him and causing urine burns on his skin. You said you were trying to figure out where you had room for the x-pen. You don't have to get a really big one and you could use a playpen as an option. You can get a really good inexpensive one at Target or they sell them at yard sales all of the time. You can get one for about $15. Anything would be better than the crate. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

06-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#73
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Imagine this... yet another confrontation thread involving Nodak........hmmmm. Coincidence? __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-21-2007, 05:05 PM	#74
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Since your dog would pretty much only be pottying on pads and not going outside, you'd probably need 2-3 per day. You don't want them to get too soiled or he won't want to go there. But it just depends on how much your dog goes. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

06-21-2007, 05:07 PM	#75
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	okay im not being mean or anything but you should have done tons of research before you bought a yorkie or dog at that. Yorkies are high matienced dogs and are expensive. Any puppy is and you just cant get a dog and think you dont have to do anything for it. It seems like you might be trying for the well being of the puppy but i think for the well being of him you should rehome him. The pup seems really miserable from what you say and apparently you see that. would you be willing to sell him to one of YTERS? It just doesnt seem like you have the time right now in your life, maybe later on when you and your girlfriend or wife are more stable. Please dont let this baby live like this.