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02-04-2012, 07:18 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ
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| Moving & Issues With Moodiness Hi everyone, I apologize if there is another thread of this kind somewhere else in the forum. I tried doing searches for 'moving', 'moving and apartment', etc and came up with nothing so I am initiating a new post. I just moved (about a week ago) into a new townhouse with my little girl, Lola. She is just 9mo. old and my old apartment is the only home she has known since the end of September when I got her. Lola is normally happy, playful and a big time cuddle bug but i've noticed that ever since we've moved she seems anxious and scared, always running into her crate or bed for safety when we play or sometimes even when I try to pick her up and cuddle. She goes through moody little spurts where she'll be normal Lola and then she'll clam up and hide out of nowhere. The one huge difference between places is that my old place was wall to wall carpet and this one is strictly hardwood floors. Do you think that could be setting her off? I've set up little Lola stations around the house (about 4 or 5) with comforts of her beds, one has her crate, some toys and a blanket that she is familiar with so she knows that this is Lola's house, but i'm getting sad and thinking she may never adjust. Help... |
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02-04-2012, 09:08 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA
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| My guess is little Lola is just getting used to her new home. Give her time and some extra attention and I think she will return to her old self. I have never moved with Sophie Kate my Yorkie but I did make one move with my cat and it took him some time to adjust. I think some animals are creature of habit and moving may take some time to adjust. I am sure you will get some advice from YTer who have moved with their babies.
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02-04-2012, 09:58 AM | #3 |
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| We travel between our home in Michigan and our home in Florida, last year we got Keno in Florida when he was 10 weeks, took him back to Michigan when he was seven months old. It took him a couple of weeks to get use to our Michigan home. When we came back to Florida in the fall, he was so excited to be home. He danced for days. |
02-04-2012, 10:01 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware
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| I agree with the previous poster. When I moved with my cat, she was very anxious. She was scared to explore the new house for about a week. Slowly she begin to relax and explorer with more confidence. That was 8 yrs ago and now she thinks she actually is the one that pays the bills and owns this house. Give little Lola some time. Once she feels safe and secure, she'll be back to her old self. |
02-05-2012, 12:49 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ
Posts: 16
| Thank you, everyone for your replies! Lola has been very cuddly this weekend, I am hoping that this is a good sign that we are moving in the right direction!! |
02-05-2012, 01:36 PM | #6 |
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| I completely understand! I too, just moved into a house about a week ago. I went from tons of carpeting to only tile and wood floors, which my boys don't seem to love. I set up doggy stations too. What seems to help my boys is a strict routine that I try to make exciting. They first go potty outside, then they get excited because they know right after body they race to the bathroom to brush their hair and teeth. After that it's breakfast. I try to keep them as busy as possible, but I do see them moping around a little bit not knowing exactly what to do with themselves. My advice to you would be pick something really new and fun for her to do in the house that you can do on a daily basis. It will give her something to look forward to. However, I think with time she will more than likely adjust.
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02-05-2012, 05:35 PM | #7 | |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ
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| Thanks for the tip! I will def try to create some sort of exciting routine of activities for us! Quote:
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