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10-31-2007, 03:52 PM | #1 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, KY
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| Poor, scared Tucker http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=100483 My mom started the thread above, but I had a few more questions. Today Tucker is doing about the same. I was frying some hamburger meat in the kitchen for dinner and he actually poked his head in there for a second to see what I was doing (I guess because of the smell), but he quickly ran back out. It may seem small, but this is huge considering he wouldn't go near the kitchen floor before. I dunno what it is about new rooms, but he is so scared of anywhere other than the living room and the small grassy area where he goes potty. Will he always be this scared of unfamiliar places? I just worry when I take him to new places he'll immediately freeze up and start trembling all over (like he does now if he's taken to any other room in the house). Has anyone had a similar experience? Most puppies are so exporative and bouncing off the walls, but Tucker is very shy and scared. I'm also worried because he doesn't seem to be bonding with me. Even though I lay in the floor and try to play with him for hours, he still will run away if he sees me walking toward him. Lastly, he runs and gets in his crate anytime he's afraid. Should I let him get out on his own or should I get him out? I don't want him to be scared his whole life I'm hoping he'll outgrow this and am open to any advice on how to get him to come out of his shell. |
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10-31-2007, 07:40 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hanceville, AL
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| I didn't have this problem with Cocoa but, he was also born and kept in the house with lots of people around before I got him. He has always been very hyper and curious. I read in the other thread that yours may not have been given a lot of human contact and I'm sure he is just trying to get used to that. If you have only had him for a few days I think he is still kind of timid in his new environment and if you just give him time he will come around. Don't worry, he will eventually bond with you too. He has to learn to trust you first. Also, a crate is like a dog's den and that is their safe place. He goes there because he feels safest there. Maybe try interacting with him while he is in his crate. I wish you the best of luck! Welcome to YT!
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10-31-2007, 10:37 PM | #3 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| If I read it right you've only had him a few days. Give him time to get used to you, your family, and your home. He'll be ok. I've had Alphy over a year and a half and when there are too many people here, another dog, or someone he's unfamiliar with he hides in my room. Sits in the middle of my bed and pokes his head around the door to check things out. Sometimes he'll venture out but other times he runs back in. I go in from time to time to love on him but generally leave him alone because it's his comfort zone where he feels safe and i don't want to ruin that. If Tucker feels safe in his crate that's good. I'd leave him alone. He'll come along, it just takes time. Keep giving him big hugs and lots of love.
__________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy |
11-02-2007, 02:24 PM | #4 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee
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| I got on here and posted my concern about Stewie because he was still doing this kind of stuff 9 days after I got him but within a few days of people telling me to give him time, he came around and is now a biig time lap baby!! |
11-03-2007, 07:17 AM | #5 | |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, KY
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It's not that I wouldn't love him regardless, I just want him to be happy and to love me! I've had him for 6 days now and he's acting some better, but is still very scared of new situations/enviroments and terrified of new people. He only likes me if I'm laying completely flat on the floor and playing with one of his toys. I do see small progress daily though - like last night while playing in the floor he actually let me rub his belly and seemed to enjoy it. I just hope in a few days I"ll be able to report the same good news that you have! Thanks so much again! | |
11-03-2007, 10:57 AM | #6 |
"Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL
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| Poor, scared Tucker Tricksie was scared a lot when she was little, when I went in the kitchen to start cooking she took off and hid under my bed. She is a year old know and is under my feet when I am cooking. She gets shacky when we go in the car so I make a lot of short trips to get her use to it.
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11-03-2007, 01:07 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Pixie was like that at first. She was in the Breders basement for er first 13 months so everything was a new experience and she was afraid. Fast forward she is a maniac!!! Loving and lively. Just give it a little more time.
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11-03-2007, 06:06 PM | #8 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, KY
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| Thanks so much for the encouragement and support. Tucker had a play date this afternoon with my Mom's 6 year old yorkie, Jake. I have NEVER seen him play like he did with Jake. He was running and jumping and his little tail was wagging so fast you could barely see it. Now he's back home and he's back to being cautious and shy, but it was still nice to see that side of him. I hope that he is comfortable enough around me and his new surroundings to play like that soon. I guess this just reaffirms my suspicions that he hadn't had enough human contact. I have a feeling his only interaction with people was when the breeder would feed, bathe, or groom him. It's so sad...I just want to call and yell at her for making him so afraid and not socializing him with people! The poor thing only knows dogs! I really really appreciate the success stories though. I just need a little reassurance that he will be fine with a little time and patience. Thanks all! |
11-03-2007, 06:13 PM | #9 |
Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA
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| My Jolie was like that. She had this thing about the kitchen and wouldn't come in. I think each puppy is different. Her litter mate Jen is the brave bold one. Jolie is more timid with new experiances but once she realizes it's ok, she's all over it/them/there. Even after being a year old, Jolie is still shy and timid around new places and people. She's not mean or snappy but just needs reasurance and have her confidence built. Funny thing is, she won't walk through new doorways - weird huh?
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