We took wee Lopez and Himself sat in the car with him--- and when we came home, I took Lopez out to do his business and he did a part of the business--but----- when I brought him in, he did the rest of it on the hall floor-- Will he ever learn??-- It's not looking good! --I got the ol' talk from Himself--It went like this--"You should never have gotten this dog! Life would've been so easy without the Chihuahua--"----and you know what?--- He is right--but--(Here comes "the big BUTT"--)----I don't know if life is ever easy around here--That's what went thru my head---and, how can yu just give away a wee puppy when he has his routine in our house almost down pat---(Mom's expression!)-Lord love a Duck tho!--- When will this puppy "GET IT"?
So---It is time for a nap here-Maybe stuff will; not seem so bad after the nap--- I do love yu all however--and enjoy yer comments--
Lynda, keep a pee pad down all the time, in the hallway. Lopez will at least know to go on it when he's indoors. Yes, life may be easier without a puppy but then, it's also can be too quiet. I miss my Chihuahua.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, Fred, Beau, Sushi & Lopez xoxo
Poor Lynda, all that, plus Covid protocols. We warned you about such a tiny dog, but, as your mother would say, “you made your bed, now lie in it”. The breeder that sold you the dog was not very forthcoming, was she? Easy money. Yes, use the indoor pads, like so many others with dogs that need to be left in the house. You have no other choice, unless you rehome. Consternation will rise, the worse the weather becomes. Sigh. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteI know it's challenging when a pet doesn't quite get it, causing extra work for us. I have a cat who is at least 16 years old. She was my mom's cat. She used to sleep all day in one of the bedrooms, never bothering us at all. But we had to change the food we fed her because she was throwing up every day. She yowls and yowls at me in the morning waiting for her food, and every time I go into the kitchen she comes in looking for treats. AND she is still throwing up - just not as much. But she's old! There is no way she'd survive if I gave her to a shelter. So I do what I have to do to keep her safe and comfortable! One day you will be so grateful that you have wee Lopez!
ReplyDeleteOh I so hope that you are right that I will;l be grateful that I kept him-- It is really really hard right now-- We opened up the main floor torso tht has made it even more difficult--Thanks for the encouragement-- Lynda
DeleteOur chihuahua was a slow learner too. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWhen did yer chihuahua "get it?--Lynda
DeleteI’d say he was at least a year before he really got it. The pee pads are a great idea.
DeleteYes, it is much easier without a pet but I miss the companionship of having a dog. Lopez will get it one day.. keep trying.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, puppies are like childrens! They can be slow learners. But Lopez will get it sometime. This is his first Winter experiencing snow and cold, too, so he'll have to get used to that. Agree w/using the pee pad. That's what we had to do w/Miss Lilly when we first got her. He'll learn!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! HUGS
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Our coonhound came from the pound, at about 3 years old, and not housebroken or trained at all.
ReplyDeleteWe spent months crate-training her. I think it was 6 months before we could trust her to be loose in the house without supervision. At night we keep her in the bedroom with us, because if we don’t, she still sneaks out and has accidents.
If there is too much disruption or commotion in the house, she has trouble, and has to briefly go back to crate training for a week.
So I understand how frustrating this can be. I think you’ve gotten some pretty solid advice in the other comments.
Good luck ❤️
Remember I told you that it takes a puppy 4 to 5 months old before they can control their bladder and bowels. Being consistent with him will help. Even though he doesn't want to be outside keep him outside until he does do what he needs to do. Praise him when he does. Don't give in, because that means he's controlling you.
ReplyDeleteLynda. I feel so bad for you. Lopez has added a lot of work to your routine. I can't blame Fred for his comments. I do hope Lopez gets with the plan and soon. Stay consistent with him and his outside time. Hope it works.
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In my opinion, maybe it's just way too cold in the north for Lopez. Glory B is right about the pee pads. Good luck Lynda.
ReplyDeleteLike everything else in life you take it as it comes. Nothing is easy. A relative of ours got a shepherd from the shelter. It was a farm dog. It is 6 now, not housebroken and has anxiety problems if you leave it alone. Not sure what that means....destroys things?...barks incessantly? Haven't seem them in almost 3 years since they got it because they know they cannot bring it into my home with my kitties and feel they cannot leave it in the garage. Their choice. So it is not just chihuahuas.
ReplyDeleteOh Willow--Thanks for telling me this-- There is hope!-Lynd
DeleteHang in there! My dog will do that too (not chihuahua). I've started using a pee pad and that seems to work just fine. It's cold enough in Tor. right now - -5 feeling -11 so I'm sure it's really bad there. This is all new to him - keep your patience in big supply!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Bjaeger307 said. Keep him outside until he does both and you might then give him a treat right after it so he understands the message. It would be hard to train a dog in that cold weather especially one that does not have a lot of fur. Hang in there. Little Lopez has helped you lose weight since we don't have Sparks any more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan for the encouragement-- Lynda
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ReplyDeleteI agree with some other remarks I've read ... using a urine pad will make your life easier, although I know they can get pricey on the budget. And, puppies just take some time; I think we mercifully forget that when our dogs are well-past housetraining. I have heard some breeds are more difficult to train, and perhaps chihuahuas are in that category? Perhaps other chihuahua owners might have helpful hint websites? And, not only do you have the puppy situation, you are adjusting to a retired husband who is experiencing some memory problems ... I cannot overstate how wearing it can be to be the caretaker. And this is your husband that you've loved for so many years; I'm sure this is not the cozy retirement period the two of you envisioned. Hang on, and please be kind to yourself. Let go what can be let go just a bit. If your children can help with specific things, please ask them and let them. I'm glad you're taking a nice little nap today, rest is good. And maybe you could crate Mr. Lopez in with you while you play a little piano for joy when you should be dusting. :D Hugs.
I think the pee pad is a great idea. My two yorkies are pad trained. It's just a typical puppy thing to get through this but I really think that if you can make it through the Winter then come Spring and more time outside you will get through it and he will do much better!:) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHang in there!
ReplyDelete❤️ Lopez will get it with your love and patience. We use the potty pads for Benji, even though he’s grown - small dog, small bladder. Most helpful when I want to continue to sleep but he needs to go in the night. ❤️🐕❤️ keep the faith - he’ll get it ‘down pat’ before long!
ReplyDeleteOh, naps are like little miracles. Maybe you'll see all this Mr. Lopez situation in a different way after the nap. ;-))
ReplyDeleteI have had to rehome various dogs. No flamers, please. Often, I didn't think it through, or was trying to rescue my friend who would get dogs on impulse on Craigslist and when she couldn't handle them, I'd try.
ReplyDeleteMy last try (I'm no longer friends with that person), I tried to take on her dachshund puppy she had gotten from I don't know where. Probably a pet store. That dog just didn't get it at all, and would poop every morning in her gated off area AND then spread it around. It was on tile, thank God. I worked and worked and worked. I got up at all hours and took her outside and waited and waited and waited some more for her to go. I did EVERYTHING. I had her spayed. She had some kind of hair problem and lost most of all her hair. Towards the end she would get up from under the covers with me and pee ON the bed. I would have kept trying, but eventually I had to have knee replacement surgery and couldn't carry around a small dog and a walker both. I had to have her rehomed - gave her to a rescue person. That person had a doggie door. She said this dog used it. She found her a good home. Keep at it, but sometimes you have to just admit defeat and rehome. There's no shame in it, even though some people will flame you and yell at you and ban you from their website - this has happened to me. I NEVER go and post anything about my business online anymore for everyone to see. People invariably want to criticize you.
Still catchinh up (((HUGS)))
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