Originally Posted by kodibear (Post 1189995)

I'm a newbie here and maybe I'll get in trouble for saying this, but I think it's despicable that people think they need to take 7 pages of posts to tell you what a horrible dog owner you are when you've actually only posted a few times in that thread. As a long-term member on several types of forums where I have been put into leadership positions, I hate to see when people think that every time they see a thread that upsets them, they need to post. I understand that people react violently to the idea that a puppy is being mistreated, but saying it once is plenty and it is completely unnecessary for the topic to be brought up in every single thread Nodak posts in whether the thread is related to Nodak or tanner in any way.

For anyone who is in leadership in these forums who might be reading this post, I want you to consider monitoring threads a little bit more closely and thinking twice about attacking a member whether you think they are taking or your advice or not. There are civilized ways of taking care of problems and giving advice and there are brutal and vicious ways.

Nodak, I think that these are all great steps. I recently brought home a young puppy and even though my family has a lot of experience raising dogs, I understand how trying and frustrating the training process can be especially when a work schedule is involved and when they overlap the way yours and your fiancé's do. I wish you the best of luck in your time with tanner and I hope things start getting better for you. Just remember that even after these steps are implemented, Tanner will take a little while to adjust to his new living style and may still be frustrating to live with. I think you'll be able to work through that frustration though and find that Tanner is very fulfilling to take care of :)

Originally Posted by kodibear (Post 1189995)

I'm a newbie here and maybe I'll get in trouble for saying this, but I think it's despicable that people think they need to take 7 pages of posts to tell you what a horrible dog owner you are when you've actually only posted a few times in that thread. As a long-term member on several types of forums where I have been put into leadership positions, I hate to see when people think that every time they see a thread that upsets them, they need to post. I understand that people react violently to the idea that a puppy is being mistreated, but saying it once is plenty and it is completely unnecessary for the topic to be brought up in every single thread Nodak posts in whether the thread is related to Nodak or tanner in any way.

For anyone who is in leadership in these forums who might be reading this post, I want you to consider monitoring threads a little bit more closely and thinking twice about attacking a member whether you think they are taking or your advice or not. There are civilized ways of taking care of problems and giving advice and there are brutal and vicious ways.

Nodak, I think that these are all great steps. I recently brought home a young puppy and even though my family has a lot of experience raising dogs, I understand how trying and frustrating the training process can be especially when a work schedule is involved and when they overlap the way yours and your fiancé's do. I wish you the best of luck in your time with tanner and I hope things start getting better for you. Just remember that even after these steps are implemented, Tanner will take a little while to adjust to his new living style and may still be frustrating to live with. I think you'll be able to work through that frustration though and find that Tanner is very fulfilling to take care of :)

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 1190063)

I don't think NODAK is going to be reading your posts since he's been suspended!

Originally Posted by kodibear (Post 1189995)

I'm a newbie here and maybe I'll get in trouble for saying this, but I think it's despicable that people think they need to take 7 pages of posts to tell you what a horrible dog owner you are when you've actually only posted a few times in that thread. As a long-term member on several types of forums where I have been put into leadership positions, I hate to see when people think that every time they see a thread that upsets them, they need to post. I understand that people react violently to the idea that a puppy is being mistreated, but saying it once is plenty and it is completely unnecessary for the topic to be brought up in every single thread Nodak posts in whether the thread is related to Nodak or tanner in any way.

For anyone who is in leadership in these forums who might be reading this post, I want you to consider monitoring threads a little bit more closely and thinking twice about attacking a member whether you think they are taking or your advice or not. There are civilized ways of taking care of problems and giving advice and there are brutal and vicious ways.

Nodak, I think that these are all great steps. I recently brought home a young puppy and even though my family has a lot of experience raising dogs, I understand how trying and frustrating the training process can be especially when a work schedule is involved and when they overlap the way yours and your fiancé's do. I wish you the best of luck in your time with tanner and I hope things start getting better for you. Just remember that even after these steps are implemented, Tanner will take a little while to adjust to his new living style and may still be frustrating to live with. I think you'll be able to work through that frustration though and find that Tanner is very fulfilling to take care of :)

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 1190063)

I don't think NODAK is going to be reading your posts since he's been suspended!

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 1189984)

Those are steps iin the right direction. I dont know about getting another pup though. Trust me potty training two at once can be extremely difficult I have did it and I was home all day with them too. I would get Tanner trained then you can consider whether to get another one is right for your home

Originally Posted by kodibear (Post 1190162)

if you have a problem with me, pm me... there's no need to argue in a thread. I'm sorry for causing a ruckus... I think that the admin do a good job here, I'm just wanted people to take a step back and evaluate things before they post... I will do the same from now on

Originally Posted by TLC (Post 1190618)

I think your plan is good. I will be the first to admit that I happen to think getting another yorkie as a playmate for Tanner is really a great idea!
I still stand by what I have said before those, the cage has to go. Gate them in the kitchen for the hours that you are at work. You can use the cage for sleeping purposes.

I have 2 - We got them at the same time and they are Frick and Frack. I love 2 and they love and occupy each other when I am away.

They are home during the day while we work
(Anywhere from 10 to 12 hrs - M thru F).

They were kept in a small spare room, with a baby gate at the door. Inside the room they had their crate, beds, toys, dry food, water and the doggie litter boxes with wee wee pads, I also left a radio on for them. They were contained there until they were 1 year old. Now they have Free Run of the down stairs, but spend their days sleeping on the couch and looking out the window.

When I am home, I feed them and then walk them and then play and watch TV and go to bed. They sleep with us. The weekends I am home cleaning, etc. but I spend all my free time with them.

I think it is def. possible to have them with your work schedule, but you have to treat and train them properly for it to work.

YT is a GREAT place, we are all here to help you learn the Yorkie World and soon enough you'll have enough experience to help others.

Originally Posted by TLC (Post 1190618)

I think your plan is good. I will be the first to admit that I happen to think getting another yorkie as a playmate for Tanner is really a great idea!
I still stand by what I have said before those, the cage has to go. Gate them in the kitchen for the hours that you are at work. You can use the cage for sleeping purposes.

I have 2 - We got them at the same time and they are Frick and Frack. I love 2 and they love and occupy each other when I am away.

They are home during the day while we work
(Anywhere from 10 to 12 hrs - M thru F).

They were kept in a small spare room, with a baby gate at the door. Inside the room they had their crate, beds, toys, dry food, water and the doggie litter boxes with wee wee pads, I also left a radio on for them. They were contained there until they were 1 year old. Now they have Free Run of the down stairs, but spend their days sleeping on the couch and looking out the window.

When I am home, I feed them and then walk them and then play and watch TV and go to bed. They sleep with us. The weekends I am home cleaning, etc. but I spend all my free time with them.

I think it is def. possible to have them with your work schedule, but you have to treat and train them properly for it to work.

YT is a GREAT place, we are all here to help you learn the Yorkie World and soon enough you'll have enough experience to help others.