Help!! 9 week old crying puppy!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

funky_me14 · 07-29-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi there,
My boyfriend and I just got a baby yorkie! He is a male and his name is Jamee! He will be 10 weeks on saturday. Whenever we put him in his pen he starts crying. We tried growling at him, spraying him with water and ignoring him... Doesn't work! We are looking for some advice to see why he cries alot or what we could do to make him stop crying. Once he was left alone for 2 hours and we got home and he was still crying! Help!! Thank you!!

Veronica

grandmatoall · 07-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Oh the poor baby. Have you tried to put a stuffed animal in with him? Or a clock that ticks. There is also some scent that you can spray on a blanket that should smell like mama. Someone on here posted something about that a while ago. You can always bring him to me.. I love babies and I seem to be able to keep them happy. Just a thought....

izzierj · 07-29-2008, 01:12 PM

I hope someone experienced with this issue responds to you soon, I can't imagine growling or spraying water at him would make anyone stop....I would cry more !!!

Patti · 07-29-2008, 01:13 PM

He's so young he will get better. Try leaving him for short periods of time and get him use to you coming and going. You may be scaring him by growling at him and spraying him with water.

deb22 · 07-29-2008, 01:15 PM

I'm sorry you are having a problem.....Spraying with water..IMO isn't good...Might make him afraid of water...baths..etc.

We got Penny at 8 weeks...She loved her crate...but not the carrier...cried everytime....

Penny has never slept alone...she always sleeps with me....
But I made her crate like her special place...I covered the top with a big towel...Put her bed, toys, food,water, and a pee pad in there for her...(I got a big crate)
She has always liked it....She stays in it when we leave the house....I know she is safe....
I'm sure other will have ideas...Good Luck...He is still a baby.......to me they remind me of real babies...

Lcristine · 07-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Try to put pup in kennel for a short time ,when the pup goes into the kennel reward your pup, treats work.

and sweet words!
make sure you don't reward when pup is coming out of the kennel.I don't really say anything to pup on the way out of the kennel.
I hope this will help it worked for my sweet hearts.

CharBar · 07-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Hi:

I'd try using a Pheromone spray or plug-in that you can get at Petco or Petsmart or most pet stores. I got the plug-in that releases similar pheromone to what mothers give off... Its odorless and I use it for my pup when he's left alone while I'm at work. He cries minimally. I think it might help you. It will take time for your pup to adjust to his new environment. I've had my little one for 3 weeks now and I think he is finally getting the hang of living with us. I also put lots of toys, his favorite stuffed animal, and a T-shirt that smells like me so that he won't feel so lonely when I'm not there. Good luck! It will get better for you and for him! It'll just take some time.

AVERYxo · 07-29-2008, 01:35 PM

i don't know where his pen is.. but if there is a TV or Radio.. turn it on. It may help settle his nerves/anxiety about being in there. If he has some toys that are safe to be left alone with him, put them in there.. along with a bed, blanket, etc? (..you may have already done this?) I would try turning on the tv/radio.. and he is still very very young.. you have to get him used to being in there-like someone else mentioned-give him some treats and reward him for being good in his pen!

Malia · 07-29-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

He's so young he will get better. Try leaving him for short periods of time and get him use to you coming and going. You may be scaring him by growling at him and spraying him with water.

I agree. Just give him some time, he will get better. Romeo was the same way when he was a baby. Now we can leave him for up to 4-8 hours while we work. I go check on him at lunch to make sure he's okay. He's still getting better with time. Remember, he is just a baby and is happy being close to you. He will learn over time...be patient...

HanksMom · 07-29-2008, 01:48 PM

I would definatly stop growling at him and squirting him. It will probably only make it worse. When I brought Hank home at 10 weeks he cried the whole way home the whole first day. Then he would cry continuosly when we put him in his crate. After the first couple of days he was so much better and he eventually stopped. Also i gave him some stuffed animals and a comfy bed that he could cuddle with.
but please dont punish him (ie spraying or growling) while he is in his crate/pin. We are supposed to make them feel like that is a safe and comforable.

also make sure he is in a small crate. They are supposed to be able to stand and turn around in and no bigger at that age big spaces are overwhelming. I would try a pet taxi!

mscat · 07-29-2008, 01:49 PM

Spraying water and growling at a very young puppy will backfire. He is like a human baby, and needs lots of love and attention. He wants to be near you and cuddled. But, when you can't ease his fears by giving him a stuffed animal , or something that has your scent on it. reward him when he does not cry in his crate and tell him what a sweet, wonderful, puppy he is. In time he will stop crying.

cesar49 · 07-29-2008, 01:53 PM

puppies are supposed to stay with the mom and siblings until 12 weeks.. he probably feels unwanted and then even more when punished.. he will only respond to praise and lots of love.. if he is that sad, then use an xpen and get 2 puppies... since you have a 9 wk old puppy, there may be other emotional issues..he is obviously lonely

megansmomma · 07-29-2008, 01:57 PM

The poor baby misses his family and needs love and time to adjust. Take the advice that the others have given and things will get better. He's only a little baby bless his heart.

Bam Bam SF · 07-29-2008, 01:58 PM

My baby did that and what I do is wrapped her in a recieving blanket and held her for a little while, her kennel has my t-shirt I sleep in for comfort.
They are so small they want comfort and warmth. Try it...

LadyMadonna51 · 07-29-2008, 01:59 PM

This is what I did . The crate is always beside my bed . The puppy senses your presence . Inside the crate I put my croc .. ( shoe ) he slept in it and loves crocs to this day . You are his Mother now .. no water spays , no growling . .. so be a mother . Make sure he does not have to pee or poo ..if not , back to bed . My puppy Wiz slept from 10 pm to 6 or 7 am from 8 weeks to now . He is over almost 4 months now and still not a peep out of him . Good luck and be patient .

07-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
funky_me14 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10	Help!! 9 week old crying puppy!! Hi there, My boyfriend and I just got a baby yorkie! He is a male and his name is Jamee! He will be 10 weeks on saturday. Whenever we put him in his pen he starts crying. We tried growling at him, spraying him with water and ignoring him... Doesn't work! We are looking for some advice to see why he cries alot or what we could do to make him stop crying. Once he was left alone for 2 hours and we got home and he was still crying! Help!! Thank you!! Veronica

07-29-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,440 Blog Entries: 1	Oh the poor baby. Have you tried to put a stuffed animal in with him? Or a clock that ticks. There is also some scent that you can spray on a blanket that should smell like mama. Someone on here posted something about that a while ago. You can always bring him to me.. I love babies and I seem to be able to keep them happy. Just a thought.... __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: Sandy & Leo Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile Last edited by grandmatoall; 07-29-2008 at 01:12 PM.

07-29-2008, 01:12 PM	#3
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	I hope someone experienced with this issue responds to you soon, I can't imagine growling or spraying water at him would make anyone stop....I would cry more !!! __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

07-29-2008, 01:13 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	He's so young he will get better. Try leaving him for short periods of time and get him use to you coming and going. You may be scaring him by growling at him and spraying him with water. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-29-2008, 01:15 PM	#5
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	I'm sorry you are having a problem.....Spraying with water..IMO isn't good...Might make him afraid of water...baths..etc. We got Penny at 8 weeks...She loved her crate...but not the carrier...cried everytime.... Penny has never slept alone...she always sleeps with me.... But I made her crate like her special place...I covered the top with a big towel...Put her bed, toys, food,water, and a pee pad in there for her...(I got a big crate) She has always liked it....She stays in it when we leave the house....I know she is safe.... I'm sure other will have ideas...Good Luck...He is still a baby.......to me they remind me of real babies... __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

07-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
Lcristine Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 56	hi Try to put pup in kennel for a short time ,when the pup goes into the kennel reward your pup, treats work. and sweet words! make sure you don't reward when pup is coming out of the kennel.I don't really say anything to pup on the way out of the kennel. I hope this will help it worked for my sweet hearts. __________________ Yorkie Planet Peace,LOVE and PUPPIES

07-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#7
CharBar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 123	Try Pheromone Spray Hi: I'd try using a Pheromone spray or plug-in that you can get at Petco or Petsmart or most pet stores. I got the plug-in that releases similar pheromone to what mothers give off... Its odorless and I use it for my pup when he's left alone while I'm at work. He cries minimally. I think it might help you. It will take time for your pup to adjust to his new environment. I've had my little one for 3 weeks now and I think he is finally getting the hang of living with us. I also put lots of toys, his favorite stuffed animal, and a T-shirt that smells like me so that he won't feel so lonely when I'm not there. Good luck! It will get better for you and for him! It'll just take some time.

07-29-2008, 01:35 PM	#8
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	i don't know where his pen is.. but if there is a TV or Radio.. turn it on. It may help settle his nerves/anxiety about being in there. If he has some toys that are safe to be left alone with him, put them in there.. along with a bed, blanket, etc? (..you may have already done this?) I would try turning on the tv/radio.. and he is still very very young.. you have to get him used to being in there-like someone else mentioned-give him some treats and reward him for being good in his pen! __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

07-29-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
HanksMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Commerce, GA, USA Posts: 228 Blog Entries: 1	I would definatly stop growling at him and squirting him. It will probably only make it worse. When I brought Hank home at 10 weeks he cried the whole way home the whole first day. Then he would cry continuosly when we put him in his crate. After the first couple of days he was so much better and he eventually stopped. Also i gave him some stuffed animals and a comfy bed that he could cuddle with. but please dont punish him (ie spraying or growling) while he is in his crate/pin. We are supposed to make them feel like that is a safe and comforable. also make sure he is in a small crate. They are supposed to be able to stand and turn around in and no bigger at that age big spaces are overwhelming. I would try a pet taxi!

07-29-2008, 01:49 PM	#11
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	Spraying water and growling at a very young puppy will backfire. He is like a human baby, and needs lots of love and attention. He wants to be near you and cuddled. But, when you can't ease his fears by giving him a stuffed animal , or something that has your scent on it. reward him when he does not cry in his crate and tell him what a sweet, wonderful, puppy he is. In time he will stop crying. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

07-29-2008, 01:53 PM	#12
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	puppies are supposed to stay with the mom and siblings until 12 weeks.. he probably feels unwanted and then even more when punished.. he will only respond to praise and lots of love.. if he is that sad, then use an xpen and get 2 puppies... since you have a 9 wk old puppy, there may be other emotional issues..he is obviously lonely __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#13
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	The poor baby misses his family and needs love and time to adjust. Take the advice that the others have given and things will get better. He's only a little baby bless his heart. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

07-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#14
Bam Bam SF Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 125	My baby did that and what I do is wrapped her in a recieving blanket and held her for a little while, her kennel has my t-shirt I sleep in for comfort. They are so small they want comfort and warmth. Try it... __________________ BAM BAM & PEBBLES

07-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#15
LadyMadonna51 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 162	This is what I did . The crate is always beside my bed . The puppy senses your presence . Inside the crate I put my croc .. ( shoe ) he slept in it and loves crocs to this day . You are his Mother now .. no water spays , no growling . .. so be a mother . Make sure he does not have to pee or poo ..if not , back to bed . My puppy Wiz slept from 10 pm to 6 or 7 am from 8 weeks to now . He is over almost 4 months now and still not a peep out of him . Good luck and be patient .