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04-16-2012, 07:33 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mahomet, IL, USA
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| Question about my new yorkie Hello, I am new to this site and new to being the owner of a yorkie. I just adopted a 9mo old male Yorkie. He comes from a home that previously had no children within the home other than a granddaughter that visited along with her friends. Before choosing this dog, I asked if it was great with children, energetic, and playful and was told "yes" to all. I brought the pup home and he was a bit nervous which is understandable. However, what has kind of bothered me is that even after a few hours, he is still not playful. It breaks my heart to see my kids trying to play with the dog, but he does not want to. I was under the impression after researching the breed that they are full of life and playful. The previous owner did agree to let me return him if after a couple of days, we conclude it won't work out. He is a good little dog that loves to cuddle, but so far has shown no interest in playing. Is this normal after going to a new home and could he possibly just be sad? Should I expect him to become more playful? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
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04-16-2012, 07:56 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Yorkies aren't the best dogs for children. Yorkies tend to be skittish and are more for people who want a child instead of a playmate for their child. I'm not saying some Yorkies aren't great with children, but it's not a dog I would select if I had young kids. Joey like to play but on his own terms. If you've only had your dog a couple of days, I don't think you've seen his personality yet, it takes them a while to feel at home, but he may never like to play the way you want him to. How old are your children?
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04-16-2012, 08:50 PM | #3 |
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| Mine are great with my grandkids but it takes them time to adjust to kids and even strangers give him time and let him come to them.
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04-16-2012, 09:12 PM | #4 |
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| I adopted mine at 12 months old and he was terrified of everyone. I cannot vouch for his upbringing since I never met his previous owners (breeders) in person, I can't begin to guess how much or how little interaction he had with people. The only thin I know, is he was scared and not playful. It took him 3 months to be comfortable with me. I doubt that's the case with your pup, but you can't expect an instant bond either. My pup is extremely playful, and walks around with his little tennis balls in his mouth, always ready for a game of fetch.
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04-17-2012, 12:07 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mahomet, IL, USA
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| My children are ages 2-11. I am saddened that when they went to bed, they were in tears because the dog wouldn't play with them. This is their first dog so it was very disappointing. I definitely want and need a dog that loves kids. He has taken to us in that he wants to lick everyone an is not shaky, but just doesn't have any playfulness to him. I just don't know whether to give it more time or take him back to the previous owner for a refund |
04-17-2012, 12:17 AM | #6 |
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| How long has it been? It sounds like its only been a few days? Even a few weeks, at that age, might take some time. Yorkies are like people, you cannot put a human (child or adult) in a place with new people & expect them to fully be comfortable right away. I mean some could, but they are all different. I suggest you give your new baby some time to adjust, i understand the children are disappointment, but how do you think the dog feels? They are a loving breed and he will come around. If you need INSTANT gratification i would suggest returning the dog now and getting the kids a new toy! |
04-17-2012, 12:28 AM | #7 | |
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04-17-2012, 12:46 AM | #8 |
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| Corky plays with him mom, my nephews, and nieces. Just yesterday, he and my 9 year old niece played tag. (He chased her, then she chased him). The boys run laps around the yard with him almost every day. But Corky weighs 11 pounds, loves to rough house and is a very active dog. Now when he is ready to stop playing, He stops and goes lay down. I tell the kids when he does that they should leave him alone. (IMHO this a rule every dog owner should follow) I would give him some time, The dog will have to get use to kids and will adapt to his surroundings. |
04-17-2012, 03:13 AM | #9 |
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| The "breeder" you got the pup from should have made it very clear that it is going to take time for that baby to adjust to a new home, more than a "couple of days", ESPECIALLY if there are children involved and he has not been around children! It has also been my experience males bond more deeply and the age you adopted your little boy, has enabled him to bond with his previous owner....the fact that he "likes to cuddle" indicates he was not isolated or ignored in his previous home. I think you are expecting too much from a baby that in his little mind, has lost his momma, is in a completely new home and routine and strangers that, oh by the way! includes some small, loud, energetic, fast moving, "wanting to play", "things" he has never seen in his life! WHERE IS MY MOMMA, WHERE AM I, WHAT DO I DO NOW????? Please, it may take a month for him to get used to the kids....how large is he? I "save" my larger babies when I have them, to pair with families with older children....I do not sell my babies to families with children under 6 years of age.....I just personally do not think Yorkies are the best breed for young children. If your new pup is 4-7 lbs, he is still rather small for active children, but he can adjust, given time and love and PATIENCE!!!....poor little baby, give him a chance....the children have to calm down around him and for a maybe couple of weeks, this is just an introductory phase....everybody getting used to everybody else....no loud yelling, no running around, just some calmness around a frightened, little guy. Give him time, move slowly, BE PATIENT, tell the kids to lay on the floor and let him come over to them and investigate them, get used to them, and he will come around.....if the breeder told you he was playful and she was honest, he will adjust and your kids will have a wonderful playmate. |
04-17-2012, 03:18 AM | #10 |
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| I forgot to say, be sure the younger children are NOT carrying the baby around....if the little 2 year old falls on him or drops him, it is all over but the hole digging. |
04-17-2012, 05:11 AM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mahomet, IL, USA
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| Yorkiemom1 thank you for the advice! He is 7lbs and seems to have warmed up to me. He seems very well mannered and did great during the night. This morning he is pretty nervous now that everyone is awake. He is watching everyone from afar. The kids are not being allowed to carry him around. I agree that would be a bad choice. I did do some breed research before adopting and not one breeder I spoke with said they were great with kids. I guess I am asking on this forum for suggestions and advice as you have given and needing reassurance because I want to provide a forever home to a dog that best fits my family just as we be a good fit for it. Thanks! |
04-17-2012, 05:27 AM | #12 |
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| I would give him time and tell the kids he needs time to adjust (a good way to help them learn patience I know I have a 4 year old) I am sure once he adjusts and get's used to the environment he will play and they will all end up being best buds. I will tell you he might be buds with your older children more than younger. I know my Georgie is still nervous around my 4 year which he has every right to be our son is 60lbs and Georgie is 4lbs. Georgie was also the baby for 2 1/2 years before I had my son. Georgie still watches from afar and really we are ok with that it's better for all involved given his size. However, he does play with his little big skin brother more now then he ever has so we are seeing progress Isaiah will ask to hold Georgie and sometimes we oblige and let him when he is sitting down right next to us. It's to dangerous for him to hold him while standing up or walking. Best of luck I am sure it will all work out.
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04-17-2012, 05:34 AM | #13 |
My furkids Donating Member | Imagine being taken out of the only home you have ever known with OUT children and being placed in a strange home WITH children...must be scary for the poor little guy....I would say give him time...My children are all grown up and I have a 3 1/2 yr old grand daughter who just LOVES our furbabies....and they love her too! She loves to hold and hug (with supervision,..sometimes she wants to hug a little too tight!) and they will play with her...If I had small children...a yorkie wouldn't have been the dog of choice for me...they are more delicate and could get hurt, like Mike had said...broken bones, dropped or stepped on...I hope this works out for you.
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04-17-2012, 05:43 AM | #14 |
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| my cedric has no idea what to do around children....he actually freaks and prefers to be held rather than play with or around children.
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04-17-2012, 05:50 AM | #15 |
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| What would YOUR kids do if you dropped them at a stranger's house one day and left them? Would they want to play and be happy right away???? Give him some time. There are many posts of new puppy owners asking why their baby won't eat or play. Don't rush him or you may spook him permanently. He will come around eventually. |
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