I need help

[spektakular_luv]

I just bought a 4 yr old female yorkie yesterday and when i picked her up the woman i bought her from owns a grooming shop, so the little dog was very scared and i know yorkies are timid, so i didn't think anything of it. I get her home put a leash on her to take her out to potty and the second she hit the ground the dog jet off. it took us forever to catch her, but we did thank goodness. Anyways she is beyond terrified of everything and when we take her out she attempts running. It's like she's wild. I finally got her to eat wet dog food today. She loves going in a crate (i'm assuming bc it's safe to her)
I don't know if i need to let her stay in the crate for a few days or if she needs to be socialized with alot. I can put her on the couch or chair and she lays there forever and never moves, but you put her on the ground in the house and she's gone. Please help!!

I've never posted or even joined a forum, so i hope i did this right and posted in the right spot.
Thanks for your time
Michelle

[yorkieusa]

Welcome to YT. You posted just fine. I'm sorry you are having this problem. Do you know the background of this little girl? That would probably help some people who might be able to help you.

Was the groomer the owner or was she selling her for someone else?

Was she previously used for breeding?

Is she housebroken?

Whatever her situation prior to living with you, it sounds like she is very scared and will take a lot of patience and time.

[My Sophia]

She's probably very scared, being in a new place around new people and all. Let her go at her own pace, forcing the socialization will make it worse, not better. Make sure her crate is always available to her and maybe put a blanket over it so it's more like a cave, might make her feel more secure. If she's a runner it might not hurt to put some kind of baby gate up on your front door so that when you open it she can't bolt. And also when you go for a walk make sure the leash is on her before you open the door. Congratulations on your new baby and good luck!

[megansmomma]

Welcome to YT. Congratulations on your new little girl.

Do you know any more history on this little girl besides being owned by a groomer. Is sure sounds like she was always left inside a cage/crate and not properly socialized. I would think if the owner had a grooming shop her pup would love to be around people and not act the way that you are describing. My groomers dogs are very people friendly and think everyone is there to visit with them.

Here is a link to helping to socialize a puppymill rescue. Although it titled puppy mill there is plenty of really great advice to help with what is going on with her. If you need any more help please just ask

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ll-rescue.html

[ArmaniMan]

I would let her stay in her crate if that makes her feel safe right now, if possible put the crate in an expen with her food, water, blankets, toys, etc. and keep the door to the crate open... see if she will venture out on her own.

Whenever you approach her for whatever reason make sure you have a VERY YUMMY, high value treat, like bits of cheese or chicken... you want her to start associating you with really really good things... you should have anyone else who may need to approach her do the same as well.

Try to keep her environment quiet and peaceful for now, no need to drag her out to the petstore or friends houses or anything like that for the time being... give her a chance to adjust to you first, then you can start on socialization.

Good Luck with your new addition!

[spektakular_luv]

the groomer is who owned her, but she said that the dog always barked at her like it didn't like her, but it was her dad's baby. Rayleigh (is the dogs name) was the groomer's dads' baby. She said she is potty trained, but rayleigh literally doesn't move. U put her on the couch and she lays there for hours and hours, Of course i'm taking her to potty, which she hasn't gone pee yet. If i put her in her crate she claws the sides when i try to get her out. She wont make eye contact, if she sees you looking at her she looks away. I personally think the lady lied to me. I found a huge tick on her, which i don't think she picked up on her little sprint through the neighborhood when we were chasing her to catch her. She has been bred, the groomer said once after she had babies she took off and was gone 9 days and just showed back up.
I kinda think she might have a microchip, bc she's got something behind her ear and it's at the top of her skin and when you touch it it's movable. She has like a 1 inch scar on her thigh too, it was kinda bleeding after we caught her yesterday.
She seems to be very sweet, but is sooooo terrified of everything.

[yorkieusa]

You may want to first take her to the vet and have her checked out thoroughly. Do you know of a good small animal vet in your area? He can explain the scar and check the chip for you. Follow the link Megansmomma left on her post and that info will help you also. Don't give up on her. As I said, there are lots of people here who have rescued yorkies and can give you tons of help.

[spektakular_luv]

Sadly this sounds a lot like her Rehabbing a Puppymill Rescue. I'm definitely not giving up on her. I'm crazy about her. I've looked for an older yorkie for months and months and I found the perfect one. She's everything i was looking for...minus the being scared. Thank you all for your help. I didn't expect so many replies so quickly. I'll post pics later.
thank you very much

[Mom to Hot Rod]

Hi and welcome to YT. Congrats on you new baby.

It sounds as though poor Rayleigh might have been kept in her crate a lot and not allowed to do much of anything. If she looks away when you look at her that is a very submissive act. Poor baby was probably never allowed to just be a pup. with love and patience I think that she will come out of her shell.

Yes, I would try and get an expen and leave her and her crate with a blanket over it in it with food and water and some toys. Let her go at her own pace. She will decide when she is ready to explore.

It really saddens me when someone has a pet for the sake of having a pet and not giving it the love and care that all pets deserve.