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08-11-2007, 01:35 PM | #16 | |
Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
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The problem is...my sisters hubby was an idiot (still is as far as im concerned) years ago..had affairs etc...and my 13 year old neice is the only child old enough to remember everything that happened..the other two are too young, and he feels guilty i think...so what his eldest daughter wants..she gets..regardless of whether it is a good idea or not. This puppy will be tortured im sure..and my sister could do without the hassle..shes stressed out enough as it is and she will be left with it and the 2 year old all day.
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08-11-2007, 01:37 PM | #17 |
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| excellent idea!
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08-11-2007, 01:42 PM | #18 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Would they consider a bigger dog so it has a better chance? If not, I would talk to my niece and explain the things that can happen to a small dog in a household with small children that are not taught to be gentle. Even with adults, a tiny puppy can get accidently hurt. Good luck
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08-11-2007, 01:48 PM | #19 |
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| I think Graleyne had a wonderful idea. you should have your neice over for the weekend and put her total charge or maybe take her to a pet store or shelter and introduce her to a dog that is a bit bigger and less fragile. I know that I am so over protective with my Louie and I am sure that it drives some people crazy!!! Like one day my sister-in law came over and Louie gets very excieted when we have company and she started to shout at him. She was very close to getting thrown out of my house and I mean physically. She probably wants a yorkie because she sees how much you love your baby. But if she was introduced to a bit bigger dog and one that is less expensive maybe she would change her mind. Good Luck and keep us posted Annette
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08-11-2007, 01:56 PM | #20 | |
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08-11-2007, 01:58 PM | #21 |
Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
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| perhaps they think getting a dog would be good for the 2 year old..that she will eventually lose interest and learn to be gentle with them..but at what cost i wonder. Even a bigger dog would be driven nuts in that household!
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08-11-2007, 02:01 PM | #22 |
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08-11-2007, 02:08 PM | #23 |
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| And...She's going to be 14...well, yorkies should live AT LEAST 10 years. So what happens in a year when she goes to high school, and has all these activities, and friends, and drives, etc. She's not going to want to be tied to coming home after school to let her yorkie out, and take care of it-she'll want to be off with her friends! After high school, what happens if she goes off to a college? Most dorms don't allow pets, and would she even really want to take the dog with her? I know what it's like living away at school, as many of you do, and between the classes, and the studying, and the PARTYING, there is no way I could have handled taking care of a yorkie then. Please help her to understand that having a yorkie is like having a toddler, only it never grows up. I love Graylene's idea about having her take care of your yorkie for a weekend....but maybe she should not only have a trial period with your yorkie, but also taking care of her 2 year old sister for a weekend, all on her own, and see how she feels about it after that!
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08-11-2007, 02:14 PM | #24 |
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| Isn't that the kicker.. when someone decides they don't "like" you, after you reveal some *truths* to them?! I hate that too! Well... I think the strategy I would use here would be to try to explain to her the fragile nature of this dog. Most people I have told about this fact , are surprised. They don't understand how easily the little bones can snap... how a hug that's just a bit too hard, can be life and death. I'm sure your niece is a very responsible 14 year old, I would just try my hardes to encourage her to pick a slightly sturdier breed. This is when I think some young girls like Paris and Britney, etc.... and think a toy dog is the only kind they can love Good luck! Best case, you'll inherit the little pup!! Cheryl |
08-11-2007, 02:23 PM | #25 | |
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I wish i could get through to her..but im afraid i can't..she won't listen..all i will get from them is 'mind your own buisness' and because her father already dislikes me so much because he thinks i have too much to say and i have interfered in the past on certain issues..he will be even more determined to get her what she wants. whatever i say or do im gonna be met with a brick wall..even if i do have a quiet chat with my sister i dont think it will make a difference..what that girl wants she usually gets...whether they can afford it or not.
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08-11-2007, 02:27 PM | #26 |
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| we are saying the dog could live for at least 10 years or 14+ years..i'm afraid that it wont in that house! as i said..an accident waiting to happen..they have 2 steep flights of stairs in their house too...
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08-11-2007, 02:40 PM | #27 |
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| Maybe just be proactive about it... Invite the 14 year old over to your house for her "birthday celebration" weekend or something, just the two of you. You can have her be in charge of your yorkie (under your supervision, of course!), and you can go through all of the things that your yorkie needs on a daily basis. She can learn about your dog, and you can teach her all of the things she DOESN'T see that Britney and Paris do for their dogs (or have other people do for them!) You could also let her know that she is welcome to come and see your dog any time she wants to spend time with a yorkie. Maybe let her take it out with her friends somewhere or have them over to your house too, if she can be trusted to do so. Maybe the novelty of the yorkie will wear off once she knows how much work it really is.
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08-11-2007, 02:46 PM | #28 | |
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one of her other aunties breeds King Charles Spaniels..i thought she would be getting one of those as she will probably get it for free..i might encourage her to get one of them instead..although i will pity any dog having to live in that house. i'll try my best to talk to her..although i fear my advice will fall on deaf ears..
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08-11-2007, 02:50 PM | #29 | |
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08-11-2007, 03:05 PM | #30 |
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| When i got my first baby, my daughter back then was only 14, in the beginning she was in ahhh, but that wore off after only 2 days of pottie training, teenagers dont want that responsiblity, then it was ok mom im not ready for a dog, i hope for the dog sake they get a bigger one, we all know 2yr olds are a lot of work, i have to watch my grandson arounds my furkids like a hawk, hope things work out ok, and i understand about your sis, good luck to you
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