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10-22-2008, 07:08 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: stamford, ct, usa
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| nervous new owner hi everyone this is my first post to yorkietalk.com and i'm still a touch confused about how this whole site works but here goes: i just got a 2 year old yorkie. his previous owner couldn't keep him and so she gave him to me because she knew just how much and how long i've wanted a yorkie baby. she told me that prince is housebroken which i'm sure he is, but i think he has the tendency to pee in the house when he gets overly excited, confused or just upset with how i discipline him. my boyfriend keeps trying to assure me that prince is still nervous and getting used to a new home, but i'm starting to worry that he'll never get used to me and his new home i take him out at 6:00 in the morning before work, and when i get home we play and/or walk for about 2 hours and most nights he sleeps with me in my bed but no matter what i do there still seems to be a bit of stubbornness and tension. my boyfriend keeps reassuring that it will take time for him getting used to being disciplined (i'm fairly certain he had no rules before) and i shouldn't feel bad or get discouraged but i feel like prince and i have a long way to go. i guess my question is, is this normal? it it normal for yorkies who are used to different owners, a different house with different rules to "act out" and pee in the house due to excitement or confusion or just being upset? with his new set up? i absolutely adore him and i look forward to coming home and being with him after work and i catch myself spoiling him to death! i'm hoping that this behavior is normal and that in time it'll work itself out? any advice/suggestions/words of comfort would be a great help! |
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10-23-2008, 05:49 AM | #2 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | Well first off, Welcome to YT! You've come to the right place! Sorry we missed your thread yesterday, sometimes they get buried fast. Anyway, how long have you had your baby? He probably is still adjusting to the new family & surroundings, but it shouldn't take that long before you'll swear he's been there forever! We adopted my Gellica last year (when she was two yrs old) and at first, she was very jumpy, and barked a lot at strangers, and she went nuts when her people were out of her sight. After about 3 weeks, she was a completely different dog. She became "ours" and we had her complete trust. It just takes time.
__________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP) |
10-23-2008, 03:27 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: stamford, ct, usa
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| Thanks so much for your response! I've only had him for a week. He's really jumpy too and barks at every little thing. If I leave the room to do anything he'll start to bark, whimper, whine and yelp. It's awful. It doesn't matter if he's out roaming about the house or crated he'll absolutely lose his mind once I leave the room. The first weekend I had him wasn't so bad b/c we spent all day together but now that I leave him in the morning and he doesn't get let out till 1:30 (I leave around 7:50am) it seems as if he's acting out. He's not a bad dog by any means he's just very headstrong and probably upset with his new living arrangement. I feel awful, because I know I spend far more time spoiling him and taking care of him than his previous owners but I also feel terrible b/c I'm sure it's hard on him getting used to a new routine. Anyhow, thank you so much for your response!!! Your words of advice, encouragement and support greatly comforted me today. xxx |
10-23-2008, 04:50 PM | #4 |
Yorkies are pure joy Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lansing, Illinois
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| We rescued Pip about 1-1/2 yrs ago, when she was 6. She was all those things you mentioned - jumpy, nervous, barking at everything. That's is so normal. Their whole world changed in the blink of an eye. So every noise, person, etc is new and will take time to get used to. He probably is wondering when he's going back "home" or if he'll wake up somewhere else again tomorrow. But, the good news is - he will adapt in no time. Just love him and be patient. With us, it seems like Pip has always been a part of our family! Good luck.
__________________ Kathy, mom to Ceasar, Pip, & Max RIP my sweet Gizmo (10/05/09) |
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