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12-31-2012, 11:12 AM | #16 | |
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I wouldn't say "don't fall for the nervous shaking, crying and yelping" but I would try to alleviate the anxiety and help the pup feel comfortable in my home. It's quite a change when a puppy, dog, or other animal changes environments, and they need time, love, and help to adjust. If that adjustment takes a second companion/playmate or calming sounds, or clothing with your scent...whatever...but it is a responsible owner that does his/her best to make the pup welcome and relaxed. If you are concerned with what she does when you are out of the house completely, maybe you want to record her at least for a little while during that time. Some dogs with separation anxiety will de-stuff your couch, eat a wall and lots of other stuff when they get older...and, yes, both happened to us with DH's dog......so I'd want to help the pup be comfortable first. Then, you won't need to hit your own ignore button. I do agree with a quiet, calm, firm exit ("not this time") and enter with a simple "hello" or nothing, let them follow me until I've put everything down AND THEN we go wild with kissies and petties and lovies! I also tell them about how long I'll be gone ("1 second" or "2 minutes" or "right back" or "little while") although their clocks tick at a different rate than mine and their counters always run out long before I get back, requiring them to come and look for my whereabouts...laundry room, kitchen, etc. While I work, they seem to prefer to sleep on my jammies...or pillow...on my side of the bed.
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12-31-2012, 11:18 AM | #17 |
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| I have regretted not buying Gracie's sister when I got her ever since that day. Now I am concerned about her accepting another dog when I get one. It is twice as much work, twice as much money for vet expenses and the like. But if you plan on having more than one dog it is going to happen anyway. I think the potty training is the thing to consider the most. But hopefully it would all be over once it is done and you don't have to start all over again if you add another later. |
12-31-2012, 11:28 AM | #18 | |
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Yorkie pups usually do not have very thick coats and they can get cold very easily. Making sure she has a warm place to cuddle is really important. Yorkies do not have an undercoat like most dogs so many of them tend to get cold easily throughout their lives. (I have a heat seeker) I know the kitchen seems to be the safest place for an untrained puppy but try to get her near a heat source if you can. Make sure she is eating regularly as small breed puppies can easily have sugar lows that can be very serious. I don't know why she is shaking. Hypoglycemia could cause it or it could be because she is cold. Either way both things are important to watch. | |
12-31-2012, 12:23 PM | #19 | |
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I used an old fashioned pour water in it heating pad when Princess was a puppy. I LOVE the lamb avalible in like wvery infant store, (major retailers like Target too) it does a heart beat, ocean, whales and rain sounds. The noise component comes out for washing-its much cheaper than the specialty puppy ones. Some people put a ticking clock under blankets. I've found these really help. Having you sleep with a baby blanket or towel to get your scent on it and put it in the pen. The key is short consistant breaks in the pen for kennel training. Sleeping puppy goes in the pen, when you create the routine they fall in line and its not punishment its just kennel time. Speaking of which never use the kennel for doggy time outs. I always leave kennels open and later just removed the bed from the kennel, my dogs knkw its sanctuary to be left alone by kids or guests....unfortunately it's also base after being baughty here but hey great trade off. Just ensure potty water and warm comfortable equiptment is always there.
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