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The two best times to take a puppy outside to do their business is when they wake up, either in the morning or after a nap, and when they have finished eating. Pick the puppy up and take it outside. Wait until it does its business then give it lots of praise, pats on the head and even a treat. It won’t take long and the puppy will understand what you want it to do. It is also a fairly young puppy so have patience. Training takes time but it is so worth it to have a well behaved dog!
I would get a discrete dog carrier that you can fit under your arm if you get a small enough dog. I think stores are getting more lax in enforcing the no dog rule other than service dogs. However, I would never take a dog into any store that sells food and certainly not a restaurant. If you are discrete and don’t display your dog in a store or public transportation then chances are no one will notice. We have Yorkies and used to take our first one pretty much everywhere with us. That is until he got bigger than he was supposed to be!
Hi BJ, your story is so sad. You definitely had a very special relationship with Shiloh. And luckily it was one that lasted a nice long time. You also lost her in a very tragic, horrific manner. I think it might have been different if she was sick and was going to die but you had time to talk to her and let her go. Because of these combined actions I think her death has hit you very hard. You are going through the grieving process and it takes everyone a different length of time to get through. There are many people that can literally go out almost immediately after losing a pet and get another one. And there are many people like you that need to go through what you are experiencing. I agree with the other person that said it might help you when you’re ready to help another dog that needs a friend and special buddy to bond with. There are so many in shelters that need someone to rescue them. Please consider helping one of these wonderful dogs and let them become part of your life. It would benefit both of you and might help ease your pain from losing Shiloh. So sorry your special Shiloh had to be taken from you in this way.
I don’t know if these actions are a reaction known to this breed or not. I would try putting him in a crate and then put towels or something to cover the crate so that the dog can’t see you. Then stay in the house. If the dog starts to whine, howl, etc. you can scold or verbally correct the dog. Open and close the door you go out but stay inside the house. When the dog whines, howls again correct the dog. Eventually the dog will not know when you are home or not. We also leave a radio on when we go out. If the dog shows a better reaction to your going out, make sure you reward him with a treat when you get home.
I loved your story about Sage! All dogs in shelters deserve a chance but I really think Sage was a special case with certain needs. And thank goodness you came along! I could just feel the love Sage has for you while reading the story. If people did their homework about the breed they might be considering before they chose a dog Sage would probably never have been in a shelter. Aussies need a job to do to channel their energy. But to be considered an ADHD Aussie was about as active as it gets! I really hope Sage’s life continues to be all it can be with you. Thank you for taking a chance on Sage!
Margaret, I loved your story and you have a darling, precious doggy now. So glad this cutie had a happy ending to a sad beginning. My first Yorkie came from a puppy mill also. He is very bonded to me and I just love him. It is funny but he used to “protect” from others, including my husband like your Sam did. LOL. He is thirteen now and slowing down a lot. I know we shouldn’t buy from pet stores because many, if not all, puppies come from puppy mills. But I hate to think of what might have happened to him if I hadn’t happened along. Take care of Sam and have a happy life together. He sounds so happy!
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I agree that the smaller breed puppies need to stay with their mother until at least 12 weeks of age. I have three Yorkies and the breeder always kept the puppies until 12 weeks old before she would let them go to their new homes. I think the young age of your puppy is an issue too. You just have to be patient because it takes the puppy awhile to get the fact they are not supposed to go poopy in the house. You are doing a good job to get the puppy out often but especially after they first wake up and shortly after each meal. A short walk helps to get the puppy do all of its business outside. Before you know it one day you will realize it has been quite awhile since you have had to clean up an accident inside the house! Just hang in there and enjoy your new puppy! It will all be so worth it.
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First off let me say your baby is just darling! If she has been checked out by your vet and is up-to-date on all her shots then I wouldn’t worry about it too much. My Yorkies do this and it always seems to be at times I think when they are emotional. I am especially bonded with my first Yorkie who is now 13 years old. When he is happy to see me or excited he will act like he is kind of like sneezing but it is what you are talking about. It is like a snort. There is nothing wrong with him at all. It just seems to be a way for him to show his emotions. Enjoy your precious little girl!
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Thirteen years ago I was trying to find my first Yorkie puppy. I wanted a cute little purse puppy. I went into a Petland store while on vacation. I ended up buying a male Yorkie puppy that came with kennel cough and an internal parasite. It took medication from a vet to get him well. They told me he would be about five pounds. He weighs eleven pounds. Hardly a purse puppy! I love him with all my heart but he has really bad hips and knees. I have two other female Yorkies I bought from the same breeder. They weigh four pounds each and are both in excellent health at 9 years and four years old. If you purchase a puppy from a pet store you are helping to perpetuate what many people are trying very hard to put a stop to…puppy mills. Please either go to a shelter and rescue a puppy/dog or find a reputable breeder. You will know exactly what you are getting from a breeder and you are saving a life if you adopt!!
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The best thing about this whole story is the happy ending! Thank you so much to the angel that rescued this special dog that endured so much. Don’t you ever wonder what an animal that is treated like this thinks of human beings? Dogs are the most loving, forgiving creatures on earth. After what April Rain went through I hope she never has to go through any further pain again…only love for the rest of her life.
Thank you for taking the time and energy to search out what your dog needed to feel a purpose and also expend some of his energy. So many people just give up on their pets as soon as there is a problem. Animal shelters are full of just such cases. But you did the right thing in working with your dog to find a solution. I really wish more people were like you and went the extra mile. Thank you!
Have you ever looked at http://www.yorkshireterrierrescue.com? I love their compassion for Yorkies and even have other small dogs sometimes available for rescue along with Yorkies. They also have special needs Yorkies, senior Yorkies, and even Yorkie puppies sometimes. They have dogs available in many different states. I check the site often just to read the articles in their news lette and look at the Yorkie pictures of available dogs.
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