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03-14-2011, 08:00 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX
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| Comforting a new adult yorkie. We just acquired a 3 yr old female yorkie. She was a rescue dog and recently weened off her pups. We picked her up from the airport this past Saturday. She is still a bit skiddish around all of us. She has not been eating or drinking much at all. She did seem happier at my parents' house with their 2 adult yorkies. I am just looking for any advice to help comfort her and make this transition easy on her. |
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03-14-2011, 08:05 AM | #2 |
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| Congratulations and thank you for rescuing this yorkie. Would it be possible for your parents' dogs to come over and play with your dog. Give her lots of love and cuddles and I'm sure she will adjust soon. Good luck!! |
03-14-2011, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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| We adopted Ian this past December, and you would never know that I didn't give birth to him!! He was a little skiddish at first, but after a few days he was right at home. Just give your new baby a little time, plus lots of hugs and kisses.
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03-14-2011, 08:53 AM | #4 |
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| Take her for walks a couple times a day. It's a nice way to bond. She will come around in a few days, so don't worry.
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03-14-2011, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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| Congrats! Give her some time..she is still adjusting to her new surroundings. Try spending time with her in the same space, but not hovering over her...she will come around. Best of luck to you both. You did a wonderful thing rescuing her.
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03-14-2011, 11:50 AM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA, USA (near Washington, DC)
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| Kudos to you for giving your dog in need a loving home. There is a special place in heaven for those who open their hearts and homes to an adult dog. Do you know much about her history? You mentioned that she'd recently had puppies. If she came from a breeding facility she would have certainly spent her life among lots of other dogs, but may not have been handled much by humans. Or what handling she got wasn't kind. That may be why she was happy to be around the other dogs, but a little shy with you. As others have said, she probably just needs a little time to adjust to her new surroundings and that she can trust you not to be mean to her. Don't force it and she will learn that you are her new best friend. Providing play time with other gentle, small dogs will help ease her transition. Create a safe, quiet place where your dog can get away from other dogs and people. Interactive play is a great bonding tool, but let her set the pace. If she came from an abusive or severely neglected situation, she may also be in what my friend who does horse rescue calls a "disassociative state." This is seen in animals who have been abused to the point where they detach themselves and sort of live in their own world. Or she may have the canine version of PTSD. With time, patience and alot of love she will come around. These often become the most loyal and loving pets. All the best to you both, and please keep us posted. |
03-14-2011, 12:33 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX
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| All we know is that she was a shelter dog. The breeder that we got her from rescued her and 4 others about a month ago from a shelter in OK that was closing down and putting down all the dogs. She had just had a litter of pups and spent her time with the breeder just nursing the pups. We are just letting her take her time and set the rules. Hopefully, she will warm up to us and realize that this is her permanent home. |
03-14-2011, 12:49 PM | #8 |
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| Yep don't hover over her. And they love treats Thank you for rescuing her!!
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03-14-2011, 08:03 PM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC
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| I'm very new but I totally agree with the not hovering... Oliver is a rescue and I had a hard time getting him to eat/drink at first... but as long as I didn't pay attention I would slowly hear him munching in the kitchen on his food. As soon as I would look at him he would run from it. congrats on your new baby!! Oliver sends kisses
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03-14-2011, 09:07 PM | #10 |
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| Thank you for rescuing this little one. I have not experience with this but I would think that giving her some time to adjust and find her bearings would be good. Maybe just let her figure out her boundaries while giving her some praise and treats would help her to feel secure and safe. congrats!
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