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Kona · 11-13-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

Keep him leashed in the house, open the door a few times a day and step on that leash when he darts out. Tell him no and stay, give him a treat and praise. We did this with both our girls as pups and now they never step a foot out the door even if it is wide open. I don't think this is a problem that a little training won't cure. I'd hate to see you sell him for this reason alone unless it were something else.

That sounds like a great idea!

I Love Bailey · 11-13-2006, 08:48 PM

If it is not financial, I would invest in training clases for him. When Bailey was a puppy she would dart out the door just to do hot laps in the grass.When we wanted her to come in she thought we were playing and would run off.
Our trainer told us to run the oposite way and she would follow;she did

I signed her up for classes and now she won't even follow me into the garage unless I tell her it is ok. We live in a area where we can't have a fence so I bought her a long runner and put that on her when we are all outside doing yardwork, we don't even have to attach the end to anything, she doesn't go out of the yard. It is not too late to pad train your boy either, yorkies are stubborn but very smart.

Good Luck!
Michele & Bailey

yougetthesmiles · 11-13-2006, 08:52 PM

I'm so sorry you have to find a new forever home for your baby, this just breaks my heart. If I had the extra money I would take him.

Tophersmom · 11-14-2006, 05:42 AM

Awww...what a difficult time you must have had with this decision. Knowing how I feel about my one year old Topher, this must have been so hard for you. I know everyone here hates to see you have to do something like this...something that would make you so very sad so that's why we're all throwing suggestions your way....we just want to keep you two together, if possible

I do hope you try the training technique. We've had Topher in obedience classes here for quite a few months now and the change we've seen in him is phenomenal. Luckily I'm in a small city so the kennel club's classes are very inexpensive, otherwise we wouldn't be able to do it. He's come a long way!

I'd suggest even a makeshift baby gate in front of the door until you are able to train or until he catches on.

I do hope that you're able to try some of the suggestions, if possible. If it turns out that you have to sell him, we do understand. You're such a good mom putting is safety first.

I hope it all works out for you.

2blkcatsmom · 11-14-2006, 10:06 AM

its hard dogs are so fast my son let our lab out i was checking the mail and he just open the door and said bye bye and i had to run a mile to catch up to her and im not in the best shape lol

Breeze · 11-14-2006, 10:10 AM

Rebecca, I hope everything works out for you and Prince. I know how much you love him, my thoughts are with you.

rscaggs · 11-14-2006, 01:07 PM

Thank you for all of your suggestions I am going to try them one by one and hopefully that works. And to comment on a couple of statements made about me selling because of financial reasons, yes I know some might think that with it being close to christmas but we are doing pretty good. I would not sell my baby for money that is just going to be spent on materialistic things, I put a high price on him to be honest because I was hoping that no one would buy him, and I could keep him. I love him and I am willing to try anything to make him stop. Again thank you so much to the suggestions, and I will keep you informed one wich one(s) worked!

teffiemoore · 11-14-2006, 07:00 PM

Bless you. I'm sure you are frustrated with the fear of having him hit by a car. Take a deep breath and get a new sense of hope with all the great ideas here. There has to be one that will make things easier. Sometimes when you feel like your at your wits end with something that hasnt been working out, you just need some buddies that will give you some fresh ideas and fresh hope...so go with it and good luck!!!!

JeanieK · 11-14-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rscaggs

Thank you for all of your suggestions I am going to try them one by one and hopefully that works. And to comment on a couple of statements made about me selling because of financial reasons, yes I know some might think that with it being close to christmas but we are doing pretty good. I would not sell my baby for money that is just going to be spent on materialistic things, I put a high price on him to be honest because I was hoping that no one would buy him, and I could keep him. I love him and I am willing to try anything to make him stop. Again thank you so much to the suggestions, and I will keep you informed one wich one(s) worked!

I think those that brought up financial reasons, were referring to maybe a financial reason for not putting up a fence.

I hope all works out well for you, so you don't have to worry about him getting hit by a car or running off.

11-14-2006, 05:42 AM	#19
Tophersmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada Posts: 860	Awww...what a difficult time you must have had with this decision. Knowing how I feel about my one year old Topher, this must have been so hard for you. I know everyone here hates to see you have to do something like this...something that would make you so very sad so that's why we're all throwing suggestions your way....we just want to keep you two together, if possible I do hope you try the training technique. We've had Topher in obedience classes here for quite a few months now and the change we've seen in him is phenomenal. Luckily I'm in a small city so the kennel club's classes are very inexpensive, otherwise we wouldn't be able to do it. He's come a long way! I'd suggest even a makeshift baby gate in front of the door until you are able to train or until he catches on. I do hope that you're able to try some of the suggestions, if possible. If it turns out that you have to sell him, we do understand. You're such a good mom putting is safety first. I hope it all works out for you. __________________ VAL, TOPHER AND SOPHIE http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=295683

11-14-2006, 01:07 PM	#22
rscaggs YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana Posts: 521	Thank you for all of your suggestions I am going to try them one by one and hopefully that works. And to comment on a couple of statements made about me selling because of financial reasons, yes I know some might think that with it being close to christmas but we are doing pretty good. I would not sell my baby for money that is just going to be spent on materialistic things, I put a high price on him to be honest because I was hoping that no one would buy him, and I could keep him. I love him and I am willing to try anything to make him stop. Again thank you so much to the suggestions, and I will keep you informed one wich one(s) worked! __________________ Proud mommy to Holly Dixie and Buddy !!!!!

11-14-2006, 07:00 PM	#23
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	Bless you. I'm sure you are frustrated with the fear of having him hit by a car. Take a deep breath and get a new sense of hope with all the great ideas here. There has to be one that will make things easier. Sometimes when you feel like your at your wits end with something that hasnt been working out, you just need some buddies that will give you some fresh ideas and fresh hope...so go with it and good luck!!!! __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

11-13-2006, 08:48 PM	#17
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	If it is not financial, I would invest in training clases for him. When Bailey was a puppy she would dart out the door just to do hot laps in the grass.When we wanted her to come in she thought we were playing and would run off. Our trainer told us to run the oposite way and she would follow;she did I signed her up for classes and now she won't even follow me into the garage unless I tell her it is ok. We live in a area where we can't have a fence so I bought her a long runner and put that on her when we are all outside doing yardwork, we don't even have to attach the end to anything, she doesn't go out of the yard. It is not too late to pad train your boy either, yorkies are stubborn but very smart. Good Luck! Michele & Bailey

11-13-2006, 08:52 PM	#18
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I'm so sorry you have to find a new forever home for your baby, this just breaks my heart. If I had the extra money I would take him.

11-14-2006, 10:06 AM	#20
2blkcatsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: elizabeth city,NC Posts: 190	its hard dogs are so fast my son let our lab out i was checking the mail and he just open the door and said bye bye and i had to run a mile to catch up to her and im not in the best shape lol

11-14-2006, 10:10 AM	#21
Breeze Puppy Luv Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,678	Rebecca, I hope everything works out for you and Prince. I know how much you love him, my thoughts are with you.