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03-31-2009, 10:04 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: anacortes, wa
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| Is my yorkie always going to be afraid/shy? My yorkie is afraid of everything, me, my husband, any loud noises. We can't get near 5 ft of her before she runs and hides. I can't tell if she's playing (cause she will chase us if we run but will stay 5-10ft away once we stop). It's very annoying because she doesn't come when called or when we just want to play/snuggle with her. She usually only comes near us when she wants to take naps on the couch. She's going on 5 months now and we got her at 10 weeks and I'm not sure what her conditions were like before (big issue with the breeder we got her from). I thought she might grow more attached but she hasn't. Is this just her personality or can I do anything so that she'll be more affectionate? |
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03-31-2009, 10:15 AM | #2 |
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| Sounds like you may need to baby her. Carry her in your arms and your husband need to interact with her too. Maybe take her shopping and get her socialized. Mine sleep with me and I have one on my lap right now....Good Luck to You... |
03-31-2009, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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| It will take time...she needs socialization and security and you need to boost her self confidence. This is a combo of things: #1 her personality is shy #2 her first 10 weeks of who knows Ways to boost her confidence is to teach her commands and tricks. With Roxy I started small - "give mommy a kiss" and she comes in close to my face, she may not even touch me, but I tell her good girl and pet her and she really likes this. And it really is going to take some time.... There are books out there: Help for my shy dog Roxy is 4.5 y/o and she has come a loooonnnngggg way, but I work with her and keep things simple and I never force her, she has to do some things on her own term |
03-31-2009, 11:10 AM | #4 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | Don't puppies go through two fear stages in the first year? I believe the second one is at eight months, but I don't remember the first.
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03-31-2009, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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| You have a little fearful dog To remedy this you're going to have to socialize her better get her used to being touched and held Do Not chase her if she runs away ... doing that will only make things worse make her come to you entice her with treats and toys slowly expose her to noisy busy places .... like malls and shops where she'll see other people and dogs This is very important because this type of fear of things and noises can get worse and might transfer into aggression
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03-31-2009, 12:06 PM | #6 |
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| If you didn't get her from a reputable breeder, she most likely didn't get enough human contact in those critical early weeks which is so important to proper socialization later on. In addition, the Fear Imprint Period occurs during weeks 8-10. If she experienced any traumatic event during that period, it will have a lasting effect on her. I would suggest consulting a behaviorist to help her overcome her fears and better socialize her. |
03-31-2009, 03:10 PM | #7 |
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| I just wanted to say good luck. I also agree that you may need a behaviourist, a good gentle one that uses positive reinforcements.
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04-02-2009, 02:48 PM | #8 |
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| My Roxi used to do the same thing. She turns 7months tmrw. My fiance and I got her when she was 14 weeks old. she was sooooo shy that I really didnt know what to do with her. She would hold back with a scared look on her face when approached but i totally babied her. i would carry her and rock her all the time like a baby lol... now - if i get up to go to the bathroom, she follows. my fiance also started to baby her and now she's daddy's little girl. everyone's right, it does take time... take her out a little more, bring her around ppl.. and its always good to keep some good smelling treats in your hand so she has even more reason to run to you... have fun loving her !!!! xoxo |
04-02-2009, 10:05 PM | #9 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA, USA
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| My Genghis was like this, but luckily very food motivated. So I taught him "touch" which is where I hold a treat in one hand and have him "touch" the other hand. It's great, and he thinks it's a game. Also bringing him around other dogs and people to play. I've been teaching him tricks since we got him at 12 weeks, he's now almost 6 months and is much more social! |
04-02-2009, 10:50 PM | #10 |
BANNED! | My cousin yorkie coco is the same way from the moment I met him...I was like what is wrong with him he is not very social....And he is well taken care of she probably just like him has low tolerance toward's any type of noise and she get's startled quick like a human would if they were afraid of everything she has doggy anxiety issue's try to work with her and her way's or call a dog trainer to help her be aware of her surrounding's and not be afraid of everything... my pup's are very friendly but that is because I let anybody play with them since they were baby's and hold them and stuff like that so they are people dog's they are social able maybe she don't associate with to many people that come over ur house it can be many thing's but u should definitely get her out of this habit cause it will soon to stress u more out.... |
04-03-2009, 01:37 AM | #11 |
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| Just remember, our Yorkies are like our skin babies in, Children Learn what They Live. If they live with loud arguing they will be loud OR Afraid, tension will cause tension. Try to always think of what is est for her psyche and you will probably win her over. I have a pouch that my little PIXI loves to be in as long as I am wearing it.... She fells secure in there I guess. she's now 18wks. Good luck, SHaron PIXI & brother SPIKE.... |
04-03-2009, 07:25 AM | #12 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: anacortes, wa
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| Thanks for all your advice! I'm really trying to be more calm and ignore her behavior when she acts this way (so I don't encourage it). She doesn't have a problem following me around everywhere but I'm praising her when she comes to me a lot more. I"ll try taking her out more as well Hopefully she gets less scared with time. |
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