Need Help

[jennyjoan]

I am trying to find a home for a little Yorkshire dog who needs a good home and TLC. He is not getting at the moment.

I am only surmising if not correct - the little thing is kept in a freezing hall maybe all day. It doesn't get into the warmth of the house because of piddling and sh*tting.

I have a interested lady who may take him on but as she is 70 she would like a sort well trained dog. ie a bit toilet trained for the most part.

I am willing to put my all into this dog so that she can get him - so what I could do to train the dog and her to meet half ways.

This will be a new thing for me to do. I want this dog away from his home asap.

Shall I take him to my home and try and train him but then I'm afraid of him falling for my TLC.

Any advice would be appreciated - thanks

[1ozzy]

Some dogs are very happy being a "lap dog".
They don't want walkies and exploring, they're more than happy to be cuddled, scratched and loved.
If the dog falls into this category then I suggest some house training and see what happens.
Fingers crossed.

[Rockrose]

It’s a rescue here in NI she is a wonderful lady, I got one of my dogs from her and have done homecheck for her on hundreds more.
My only concern is JJ is you struggled to cope with your current dog for months after you got him, including if I remember correctly finding a room covered in poop!
Are you even fit to walk two dogs and how would you cope if maxie didn’t like him? The poor dog needs stability not being moved from pillar to post.

[Smowball]

Agree with RR. It’s a huge commitment......

[10ClarionSt]

No wonder it's kept in the hall if it can't control itself. Do it a favour and have it put down.

[Rockrose]

What?!!!

[waterboatman]

RR and smow are right. The poor wee dog needs stability and love. Right now it doesn't know which way is up! Once it's found the stability, the training will be a doddle! It will want to learn because it wants to please you.

[riptide]

If the owner is a pensioner, she could sign him over to The Cinnamon Trust, wonderful organisation, all my dogs are left in my Will to them. They will take the dog and either find him a new home, put him out to foster or they their Centres keep them there in buildings that are kitted out like normal homes, never kennels. Worth a thought.

[pastafreak]

I tend to agree with most posters. If he's a young, energetic dog, he may not be a good match for your friend. Terriers of any sort seem to need loads of exercise and can be quite demanding...in spite of their size. Small is not necessarily easier. Your heart is in the right place, jj, but a dog really needs to be matched with a person or family who can give the very best care. Maybe talk to a rescue organization about what would be best, and take your friend for a visit.
And ignore 10Clarion...he hates all animals.

[jennyjoan]

ok thanks for your answers - all good - except for 10Clarion.


I definitely won't be taking as a second dog but would love to get a wee home for him Will review all you've said. thanks

[Calicogirl]

What was the point of even answering this Clarion when you clearly know sod all about dogs and don't like animals generally? Was it just to wind up the normal people?

[10ClarionSt]

I know what you posted, CalicoGirl. The dog can't control itself. What use is that? More trouble than it's worth and a health hazard.
Now, I'm a CalicoBoy, because I used to work for the CPA, Calico Printers Association. I'm just, like, sayin'. Yer know? No need to swear though. Even if I did get your dander up!

[10ClarionSt]

Oh, and I do know this about dogs: Whatever fluffy breed of dog is looking at you now accross your living room, just remember that all dogs are descended from Wolves.

[jennyjoan]

//////Oh, and I do know this about people: Whatever fluffy breed of person is looking at you now accross your living room, just remember that all people are descended from Apes. //////

[hereIam]

Ha ha well said jj. I couldn't give a stuff that my lovely little dog is descended from a wolf !!

[pixie374]

That's what I was going to say, jj :-). But couldn't decide between that and cavemen...

[10ClarionSt]

Dogs kill babies. And have done quite recently. But they can't help it. Cute, fluffy little things aren't they?

[calmck]

Irresponsible adults kill babies by leaving dogs with babies. Any dog of any breed can turn at any moment. Dogs and children should not be left together unsupervised. Dogs can be jealous of the attention a baby gets. A child can unintentionally hurt a dog and sadly the dog can retaliate with dire consequences. An adult is usually responsible for allowing the situation to arise not the dog

[hereIam]

Adults kill babies anyway and not by leaving them with dogs and shouldn't humans know better ??? Sadly not !!!

[10ClarionSt]

Awww! Cutey doggies! Oh gawd! ;o)
How does anyone know that I don't like animals? One thing I've learned about many users on this site is that they are very presumptious!

[jennyjoan]

presumptuous - clarion LOL