May need to rescue Yorkie

[AuntB]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

I believe the OP agrees with you, but it's not up to her.

Oh, I hope nobody thought I was all for that child to make the decision. It's should absolutely be an adult choice to do the right thing. No child would ever want to give up their toys even if they don't play with them...well a spoiled child anyway. This kid in particular would hoard everything if she could. She definitely perceives this dog as a toy and not a living breathing creature that we are supposed to care for...ugh, makes me tired just thinking about it. All I can do is just pray they do the right thing.

She was spayed a long time ago and it was done at the earliest age safe for her. I don't know why the vet didn't take the teeth out then, but maybe they thought they'd come out on their own. I also think some of the vets around here look for every opportunity to make a buck rather than do what's best for the animal. Believe it or not, that's a common complaint around here.

Will keep you all updated.

[AuntB]

Well, looks like they won't be letting me take the dog . The six year old, who never plays with the dog, said she loves the dog too much and doesn't want her to go away (poor kid's not learning anything valuable here). Anyway, my friend says she wants to get some training and will buy her better food to help her skin and hair. Funny thing is she thinks someone can just train the dog and then bring her home and all will be great. She doesn't understand that training is also for the owner as much as the dog...oh, well, I tried to explain that. Hopefully they'll at least get her inside and have her be apart of the family. However, I fear that once the baby starts crawling and gets into a doggy accident she'll be right back where she is now. Thanks again for all of your comments.

[dogbert]

So sad for the dog.

[Yorkiekids]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Maybe you could talk her into getting a larger dog that wouldn't be so fragile, unless you think she would mistreat that dog too. You could report the problems to animal control. It's a very sticky situation. Good luck.

[AuntB]

Originally Posted by Yorkiekids

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Maybe you could talk her into getting a larger dog that wouldn't be so fragile, unless you think she would mistreat that dog too. You could report the problems to animal control. It's a very sticky situation. Good luck.

We actually talked about that this afternoon. Our animal control has several absolutely beautiful Cocker Spaniels that are desperate. I think they'd be a little easier to train and would do fine in her fenced in backyard...the yorkie can get out as she's so small. Honestly I would love to take one of them but we have to get a low dander breed as my youngest has mild allergy and asthma. Thankfully the allergist said small and low dander would be great for our family. Anyway, not to get off the subject, I did bring that suggestion up to her and I think she's thinking about it. Definitely don't think animal control would do anything about ithe yorkie. She did get taken to the vet last week and has clean water and food (although it's totally the wrong kind). They have much worse to tend to than this...although it is sad enough to break our hearts.

[bj1]

Originally Posted by AuntB

Well, looks like they won't be letting me take the dog . The six year old, who never plays with the dog, said she loves the dog too much and doesn't want her to go away (poor kid's not learning anything valuable here). Anyway, my friend says she wants to get some training and will buy her better food to help her skin and hair. Funny thing is she thinks someone can just train the dog and then bring her home and all will be great. She doesn't understand that training is also for the owner as much as the dog...oh, well, I tried to explain that. Hopefully they'll at least get her inside and have her be apart of the family. However, I fear that once the baby starts crawling and gets into a doggy accident she'll be right back where she is now. Thanks again for all of your comments.

I feel so bad for that poor yorkie

[laci32]

Originally Posted by AuntB

I'm hoping to get some advice from some experienced yorkie lovers. I am considering taking my friend's yorkie as she is not doing this dog any good. She got the dog when she was a baby and never tried to train her appropriately, allowed her wild daughter to play roughly with her, feeds her the wrong kind of food and now just keeps her in a pen in the garage. My friend has an infant (which she did not plan on when getting the dog) and just does not want to take the time with the dog. It really is a sad situation. The dog stinks, lives in a pen in the garage with very little interaction, has a row of teeth that need to be removed and went the whole summer outside without heartworm control and updated shots. She also has very thin hair and is quite pitiful looking. I had bought her a bag of good food for her and she did show improvement, but my friend won't continue this purchase and only buys her cheap food made for very large dogs. Last year I dogsat for her for a week and the dog barked A LOT...it was awful. I worry about the barking more than anything. Also need to get her socialized so she doesn't freak out at the sight of other dogs. When I had her last year I worked with her on the leash and healed very well after a few minutes. Some other things seemed like they would take a while for her to learn. I tried to use some of Millan's techniques and they were helpful. This dog is about 2 years old. I guess my question is: How much more difficult is it to train this breed at this age vs other dogs? I've trained many large dogs with success but never a yorkie. Any advice? Any good books I can research?

Thanks for taking some time and giving your thoughts!!

I hope you get that little one out of there ,If not for yourself to keep then to get him/her a new home .