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06-23-2009, 12:09 AM | #1 |
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| Need some Advice Hi all, I just brought home a10 months old male Yorkshire and we call him Coco. I don’t think he had been played with or trained at all. Basically, I think that he has been kept in a small room with two or three other yorkies and let out a couple of times a day outside. he is very shy and keeps to corners, sleeps all day long if I let him, never make any sounds and really eats or drinks even after a 30 min walk ( where I live is also very hot and humid 105 F). I have not been able to get his attention much and even when I do he does not seem like his dry food or biscuits as treats. Well he almost refuses any treats. He never gets exited even when I try to play with him. I understand that I need to motivate him somehow but I just don’t know how. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks |
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06-23-2009, 12:40 AM | #2 |
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| Take him on 1 or 2 long walks a day. He will soon Bond with you... |
06-23-2009, 02:40 AM | #3 |
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| Welcome to YT! and congratulations on your new baby!! I think persistence is key here....just give it time and try to spend as much quality time (as in walks) as possible. He will come around...Good Luck!
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06-23-2009, 03:02 AM | #4 |
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| to Yorkie Talk. Be patient, it will take time for him to adjust. I'd try sitting on the floor with him in the same room. Just do your own thing (read - watch TV), & don't try to involve him. In time (weeks), he should get curious & used to you.
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06-23-2009, 04:06 AM | #5 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Welcome to YT! Congrats on your new little one. Coco is a great name! The dog I had before Roxie was named Coco. I'd give him some time to warm up to you. Like the other poster said about sitting on the floor just kind of doing your own thing. It puts you at more of a trusting level. Talk gentle and slow movements. Yorkies are sometimes picky about treats. My Roxie won't touch a treat if it's hard and crunchy. She absolutely loves beef flavored Pup-peroni treats. If you can get them maybe you could try those. I break them up into small pieces and give a little bit at a time. If you are taking long walks I'd go early in the morning and then early evening. It's so hot out and their little bodies are so close to the pavement. Plus carry a little water bottle with you. I'm sure you probably already know that but I worry so much about pets with the heat. Esp. puppies they can over heat so quickly. Good luck with your puppy and again Welcome to the wonderful world of loving a yorkie!!
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06-23-2009, 04:32 AM | #6 |
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| Poor little guy sounds like he was never socialized. Sitting on the floor at his level is a great idea. Keep a few treat with you but make sure they are something really good. Try a little (tiny pieces)chicken, cheese or even Cheerios. Some pups just do not like hard treats. When he comes over to you do not reach out to him, allow him to come to you. Little by little he will learn to interact with you. Do you have any other pups at home? He would probably do really well if he had a well socialized brother or sister to live with. Do this often and always speak in a low and quiet voice. If you are giving more treats understand that he will be eating less food at meal time. Are you free feeding him? If he is nibbling a little at a time this might be the reason the he does not seem to be eating enough. When he does respond to you with the treats be aware that it will seem like he is eating even less. Once he gets more comfortable with direct human contact you will see how the puppy will state to come out. It took months before my Bogey would even touch a toy. Now he is like a wild man when it comes to playing. What type of food are you feeding? Is it kibble or canned and also what brand of food? He just might not like the food that you have and changing food might help. Welcome to YT!
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06-23-2009, 04:58 AM | #7 |
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| When you bring a new puppy home sometimes its a big adjustment for them They have been taken away from their surroundings... their littermates and now have a whole new set of people doing all these new things add to this a change in what he's being fed and they can sometimes withdraw Most puppies love the high cal nutrition supplements It comes in paste form and try giving him that along with some bitsized food like chicken ... see what he likes He'll start exploring ... and watch him and see what he does Leave toys out for him and when you see him start to interact with them That'll be your cue
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06-23-2009, 05:45 AM | #8 |
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| Do you know his background prior to him coming to you? My little girl, also named CoCo, was a puppymill dog. She was caged all her life and never socialized. She behaves very similar to what you described. Her activity level is low, not a big eater or drinker, though she has figured out that she loves treats. She kind of just sits against the wall and observes or sleeps. She has gradually broken out of her shell and is starting to be more and more social and somewhat playful (though she really isn't sure how to play). She loves when I sit in the floor with her so I definitely think that suggestion is a great idea. Also, has he been vet checked to ensure his lethargy/ lack of appetite isn't caused by something else? Good luck!! |
06-23-2009, 08:20 AM | #9 |
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| I just got my Elsy about 2 months ago. She is 14 months old. The breeder keep her for 7-8 months and then someone bought her but she worked alot. Elsy wouldn't have anything much to do with my other yorkies. She didn't seem to know what a toy was, didn't act like she wanted alot of loving and wouldn't walk up to me. I still have some trouble getting her to walk up to me at times but she is the boss of this house now. She plays with the younger yorkie all of the time and she is so cute playing with her toys by herself. She has learned to lie down and will now use the puppy pad. I really wanted to train her to the litter box but not having much luck there. My little shorkie is trained to the litter box but she learned that at a very young age. They will learn but sometimes it takes some time and alot of loving. Last edited by anniernc; 06-23-2009 at 08:21 AM. |
06-23-2009, 11:09 PM | #10 |
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| Thank you all for your worm welcome and passionate replies. Your advice is very sound and i will put it to test. He has been with me 3 days and he is worming up and started to walk with much more confidence on the leash compare to the fist day. I’ll try the pepperoni treat see how that works. Once again tanks so much. |
06-23-2009, 11:14 PM | #11 |
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| Welcome to yorkie talk. I hope you find lots of answers to your questions. The more time you spend with your dog the better friends you will become. If she does not know how to play, you just have to love her and teach her. I am so glad you came here to ask questions. That is a good start! Keep asking questions, there are lots of people here with many good ideas! Again Welcome!! How nice you live in Dubai. I think it is a beautiful place. Just a little hot for me!! |
06-23-2009, 11:17 PM | #12 |
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| Thank you all for your worm welcomes and passionate replies. Your advice is very sound and I will put it to test. He has been with me 3 days and he is worming up a little and started to walk with more confidence on the leash compare to the fist day. I’ll try the pepperoni treat see how that works. I feed him dry food Royal Canine junior 33. And no I’m not free feeding him. After the morning walk I bring him to his bowl and put the food. I’ll leave him for 30 min and if he does not eat I take to food away but I’ll keep the water there all day and change it once or twice a day if he hasn't been drinking. Once again tanks so much. |
06-23-2009, 11:19 PM | #13 |
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| I agree with the majority here, walks are the key. Any activity where it's just the two of you would be great. From what you've said it sounds more like he has trust issues then anything else. He doesn't know how to bond with you, and when you try to play with him he might not know how to act. It's pretty common when pups weren't socialized properly. It sounds like you're doing well, but just keep trying and don't give up on him or get too frustrated. I'm sure he adores you, he just doesn't know how to show it yet.
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06-23-2009, 11:30 PM | #14 |
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| Hi all is new to the little guy , It wil just take time for him to get use to every one and every thing new. he should come out of it ok. It just takes time. I really wouldnt walk him to much in the heat like that. thats just to hot. if hes like mine they only eat a few bites here and there, so we leave food and water down for them at all times. |
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