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08-19-2008, 06:12 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London
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| Need some help with non-stop whining Hi all, I am new to this site and I've found it extremely useful. My husband and I adopted our first puppy, Humphrey, the most lovable creature ever, 4 days ago. He has turned our lives upside down. He is only 8 weeks so we are trying to help him through the changes, give him plenty of exercise, love, attention and discipline. However, he just whines all the time, if he is not in physical contact (being touched, sleeping on our feet, having his belly tickled) he will whine... so you can imagine. I can't go into the other room, I can hardly go to the bathroom... its just really getting on my nerves and I don't know what to do. I have left him in the room crying alone and he can cry... for hours. We live in a flat so everyone can hear him and I am scared I might have to rehome him because of the neighbours.... please give me some pointers, I really am a bit desperate. Last edited by Maria85; 08-19-2008 at 06:13 AM. |
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08-19-2008, 06:17 AM | #2 |
No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK
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| He's just being a puppy and a Yorkie. Buddy is 4 1/2 and when I sit he's right on top of me. Get my drift? He still whines when I leave for work. Your puppy is just telling you he don't want to be alone. He's only 8 wks old. That's an infant. He misses his litter and mommy and you need to replace that. So what if he sits on you lap while your doing other things if it makes him happy do it. He will outgrow much of it but it's just to soon to expect him not to whine. Good luck and have patience. Your lucky he wants to be with you. You read at times they don't and that's sad. Enjoy, |
08-19-2008, 08:11 AM | #3 |
I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma
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| Carol is right - your dog is just being a puppy. 8 weeks is incredibly young, the breeder shouldn't have released him for another MONTH. He is missing out on important socialization and training from his mother and littermates and like Carol says, he probably misses them. Franklin is 10 months and still follows me to the bathroom.
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08-19-2008, 08:15 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| Hi, welcome! What a great name, Humphrey!! I understand how annoying it must be to now have this puppy constantly attached to you, but try to see it from his point of view. 8 weeks old is awfully early to be away from his mom and littermates. 12 weeks is the best. So at 8 weeks he really is just a tiny baby just needing the touch and comfort of his pack, which is you now. They make backpack types of carriers that you wear on the front that you can put him in. That way you can have your hands free but he'll still be close to you. He needs lots of encouragement right now to feel secure and to grow up into a confident dog. They grow up soooo fast, sacrifice the time right now to help him along and you will reap years of enjoyment from the bond you will be creating. Also there are stuff toys that can simulate the mothers heartbeat that he can use to snuggle with when sleeping. Or at the very least get a big stuff toy for him to snuggle with. He must really be missing the comfort of sleeping with his littermates. Puppies, like babies, crave the physical contact and need to feel secure. Without that security base they won't be as likely to venture out and explore their world. They have to be able to explore in a confident secure manner to grow into good canine citizens. Good luck and keep coming back here to post for help. There are a lot of great, knowledgeable people on this board just waiting to help.
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08-19-2008, 08:38 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Livermore, CA
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| I agree with the others, at 8 weeks he was way too young to be taken away from the mother/litter. Now you have to try a little extra hard to replace them and be there for him!! I like TeresaM's idea of a back pack where he can be close to you and you can still get some work done. We got Romeo at 11 weeks and he required a lot of our attention. For the longest I couldn't leave him at home and go to work because he was so young so I had to bring him along to work!! Then my husband took him to work for a while!! Then we decided the safest place for him to be was to be at home, so now I go home at lunch to check up on him and make sure he's okay. Its funny, they do grow out of the baby stage so do enjoy it. Romeo is almost a year now and it used to be everytime we gave him a new toy or a treat he would bring it to us to investigate what it was and now he investigates it on his own!! Doesn't need us as much and I tell him all the time "you're a big boy now!" So be patient with him. Oh yeah and you need another load of patience for potty training! The puppy pads worked well but its hard in the beggining to keep reminding them where to go!! Just be patient and enjoy your bundle of joy! Welcome to YT, you will make a lot of friends here
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