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04-25-2012, 11:23 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RPV, CA, USA
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| Help! Moving from a house to an apartment with my Yorkie. Hey Everyone, I really need some help. I have a two year old yorkie and he's the love of my life! I've had him since he was 18 weeks old and he's grown up in my grandparents house, which is quite large...with a large yard. He's always had playmates growing up...at times up to 5 other dogs living with us (we foster sometimes). My dog is pretty emotional...he doesn’t care for all dogs or all people (some people he loves... others, not so much)...even though he's been around people and other dogs his whole life. He just acts different (not his playful self) when some people are around. What I really need help with is that I'm moving in with my boyfriend in the next month. Rafa (my yorkie) acts odd around my bf. Rafa is always watching him and becomes very territorial...I think he understands my bf is the "other man" in my life. I have brought Rafa to my bf's apt a number of times. At first, Rafa wouldn’t eat, drink much or even like to go walks when he was at my bf’s place. As time has gone on...he will drink his water, go on walks fine (even with my bf alone)....but he still doesn’t act like his regular self, i.e. playing with toys/eating his bully stick (which he is obsessed with)....but what worries me the most is that he still won't eat his food. He will eat human food, like turkey slices, but not his dry or wet food. Again, he has only been at my bf's for weekends...no more than 2 days at a time, but when I move, I’m so worried he will get into a deep depression being in apt with no other doggie friends and won't eat. Rafa will only be left alone at most 5 hours during the day, two days a week.... since my bf has a very flexible work schedule, he will be able to take him to work most days during the week. Again, I’m nervous about Rafa adjusting to the new environment, new people and not becoming his normal self around my Bf. Most of all...I’m just hoping he eats his food and won't starve himself. Does anyone have any advice for me on getting him to eat or what can make the transition easier? I'm really exciting to be moving but I’m sick with stress worrying about how Rafa will adjust. Rafa is my everything and I can't imagine anything happening to him. Any help would be veryyyyyyy much appreciated!! Thanks, Jaime
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04-25-2012, 11:27 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Maybe when he sees all your stuff their and sees that this is his new home he will settle in. They usually adapt pretty quickly.
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04-25-2012, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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| he might be feeling your stress about the situation first which might not be helpful. also from what i read here and know about my babies i dont believe they will stave themselves...i wish you good luck and hopefully Rafa will bond with your boyfriend the more time they spend bonding hopefully the more comfortable Rafa will be. i will keep my fingers crossed for you that it is a smooth transition.
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04-25-2012, 11:42 AM | #4 |
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| Many dogs are temperamental but Yorkies tend to be more so than others. It is sad to think that he is so unhappy there. Hopefully after he has been there for a couple of weeks he will feel more at home. It could be that he does not like being the only dog there. He could be very lonely. Being left alone when he is used to having other dogs to cheer him up when you are gone could be kind of hard on him. Hope things work out for you both.. |
04-25-2012, 11:50 AM | #5 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | If you feed him turkey when he holds out, he will learn very fast to hold out. Do not feed him turkey if you want him to eat his food. I suggest you take him for a walk to help him with his transition. Let him get acquainted with the surroundings, dogs really love to spread their scent around their neighborhood, also a tired dog is a happy dog and a hungry dog! Make sure your BF doesn't EVER yell at him, it will take so long to make Rafa feel safe, if he is frightened of you BF. It would be good to have a talk with your BF about discipline, so that you are both on the same page. Yorkies are easily intimated, even though they act like tough guys.
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04-25-2012, 11:56 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RPV, CA, USA
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| thanks everyone for the quick replies...all your comments are very helpful!
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04-25-2012, 11:56 AM | #7 |
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| I moved to a new house this past month. I have three dogs and they were not happy.. they kept jumping into my car and looking at me as if to say "lets go HOME mom!!" I did take them to the old house once and the biggest dog would not get back into the car!!! So I feel your pain. I would advise two things: Please don't feed turkey lunchmeat. It is not the best for your dog. If he knows he can get it he will not eat his food. If he is hungry enough he will eat his food. If you feel you have to "encourage eatting" try some boiled chicken on his kibble maybe. second.. give it time. Give him plenty of hugs and lots of walks to learn the area. With a little time he will adjust and be fine. Good luck
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04-25-2012, 12:07 PM | #8 |
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| Angel can get funny about her food. She will go for days when she scarfs it right down and others where she will turn her nose up. But if I put it in a toy like these: Amazon.com: Premier Pet Busy Buddy Twist 'N Treat... Amazon.com: KONG Stuff-A-Ball Dog Toy, Large,... She will eat it right down. The large kong holds quite a bit but the busy budy is a slower delivery and easier to clean. I like that it is her same good food not some kind of a treat.
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04-25-2012, 12:17 PM | #9 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Any change could be traumatic to humans and animals so like others have said, just be patient and do NOT scold Rafa if he makes a mistake. Give lots of praises, hugs and kisses and he will pick up signals from you, so relax and in time he will too.
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04-25-2012, 01:06 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Troy, Alabama
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| I know when I take Addy to someones house for a weekend visit, she will not eat while we are away from home I agree with others not to feed the turkey. When she gets hungry enough....she will eat and after she has been there awhile she should settle down and eat. I wouldn't worry about it to much. |
04-25-2012, 01:48 PM | #11 |
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| I would make sure not to wash any of his beding right away so he can smell his old house at the new place.
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04-25-2012, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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| Yoshi, my peke eats less when we are on vacation but I wouldn't give him cold cuts, he does eventually eat and this year Miss Priss will be going with us too, it should really get interesting. LOL Just give your baby time and the adjustment will work it's self out...Good luck.
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04-28-2012, 04:16 AM | #13 |
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| This stuff takes time. Im pretty sure many folks here can give examples of living situation changes. Adding a new person in the mix makes it even stranger. Our dogs used to act the same way when we visited my mothers house the first few times. Now they love it; its like an extension of their home. Like others have said, it's important not to enable them by feeding them anything, just to get them to eat. In most cases, dogs will eat when they get hungry enough. Just like humans, dogs need some time to get comfortable in a new place. Its a big change, especially when we down size a bit. As far as your dog and your boyfriends relationship, that's going to take some time also, and is really going to take your boyfriend stepping up to the task. I would not worry to much about it, and certainly don't worry about it too much in front of your yorkie. If he see's that your comfortable and confident in your new place, I'm pretty sure he will fall right in behind you. |
04-28-2012, 04:32 AM | #14 |
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| If the turkey is lunch meat, then it is very high in sodium and it will make him sick eventually. Good luck with the move. I would advise that your BF feed him, give him water, play with him, and take him for walks, so that he begins to think of BF as part of the pack.
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04-30-2012, 08:08 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RPV, CA, USA
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| thanks to everyone for all your help and advice. I will try all your suggestions!
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