Yorkie owners... help!!!

[Janet]

The only real suggestion I have as far as pad training is to confine her to one room with pads down. When you see she's about to go, get her to a pad and then praise her like crazy when she goes. She should not, it will just screw up the training, have full run of the house until she is trained and then since she is so small, have a pad thoughout so she doesn't have so far to go to get to a pad. When she can not be watched, she needs to be in a crate or small confined area.

I hope everything works out for you.

[Mandy]

WOW i am glad you and your mom found this little girl!!! Please hug her for me.
I agree with Janet on the potty issue, keep practising, she will get it right.
I'm not much help on the food, i only give mine homecooked, but i am sure there are other ladies on here with yorkies that have great tips for you.

Good luck with the little girl, what's her name?

[DianaB]

Sorry, but I'm no help when it comes to pad training. Reuger is only trained to go outside.

It certainly sounds like you got her in time. Poor thing! It sounds like your Mom and you will enjoy helping her put on a little weight and filling out. I can't wait for some pictures.

[HALEY]

Shada, i sure hope you reported these people.. about the living conditions these dogs are in?

[Shada]

Originally Posted by HALEY

Shada, i sure hope you reported these people.. about the living conditions these dogs are in?

Sadly they are within the law. The law states they must have food, water and shelter. She did have the basics. But in her case, she needs more than that.

I spoke to her previous owner tonight. I told her that she had been fed only hard kibble at the breeders. Was very skinny. She said that her vet told her to never give her anything but hard kibble. That she wasn't a good eater. She was horrified to find out we are feeding her canned food! Yes she still has her kibbble, which she does nibble on, (barely) but put a plate of canned food in front of her and she goes to town on it!

Then she told me that she has only been to vet twice in her life. No records as to shots, but claimed she has had all her shots but rabies. Could not give me vets name!!! So I doubt if she has ever been to vet.

Claims she is pad trained. Never had accident in her house. Find that one hard to believe too. She has no idea what the pads are for. We are starting at scratch with the training.

Oh and her name was Blossum. Which she doesn't respond to! Mom is trying to find the perfect name for her, but right now she is just sweetie, angel, little one.. hopefully soon she will have a new name.

So I believe this poor little one was never given the care she needs. Was starved in my eyes. Given food she could not or would not eat.. and they didn't even try to find a food she would eat. Its a miracle she lived at all. You would be shocked to see and feel those frail bones.

Forgot to take my camera to moms tonight. I will get a picture of her soon I promise!

[judy]

Thank goodness you and your Mom found her. You are her angels. Poor little thing!

She'll soon forget and be as happy as can be with all the food, love and spoiling she's sure to get.

I agree with Janet om the training thing. It takes time and patience. Also, lots of hysterical dancing and singing the pee pee pad song and running for treats when she gets it right.

[Gina]

Shada bless you and your mothers heart.. Sooo happy that she found you guys.. Love her to death.. she will grow in no time... I agree with Janet, lots of patience you will get there.. Wonderful to hear happy endings!!! Take photos..