Taken in a 1 year little female yorkie - YorkieTalk.com Forums

odelay01 · 06-03-2013, 06:16 AM

I have had izzy since Friday. After I took her I find out she had 1 puppy and she looks pretty good except for hair loss on back hind legs and tail. The tail looks like its been ongoing. She is up to date on all shots. But heres my question or what I think shes been through. She goes in cirlces if she gets stressed or just for no reason at all. I think maybe she was a breeder that was left in her cage. Shes coming along but any thought on this would be great. She has a vet apt set for next tues. I just want some ideas on how I might help her see that she has a new life and will be ok.

maggiesmom_2007 · 06-03-2013, 06:34 AM

My only advice is to give her time and show her enormous amount of love.

yavenay · 06-03-2013, 06:45 AM

The big thing is to be patient and give her time. Let her come to you and don't push her. I too rescued a yorkie and in the beginning it was a learning experience. The one thing I did was give her time and I set boundaries....like potty training (of course) and rules on how to treat the cat (she is much better now). The vet can check to see if anything neurological is going on.

Also make sure she has a safe place to retreat too. Brandi use to go under the bed when she was feeling anxious. She hates her crate so retreating to under my bed because her safe place. She no longer does it. Brandi came with some quirks but over time those quirks slowly started to disappear. Now she is a diva.

rubymoon2072 · 06-03-2013, 06:49 AM

i agree...time. .and when lola will do her circles...i will try to distract her with treats or even just pick her up and love on her. it has gotten so much better in a year and yesterday i actually got lola on video playing and barking with my other two..this i never thought i would see. patience, understanding and lots of love have helped lola show us who she really is. i also agree on the safe place........that is very helpful when they are so afraid. thank you for saving her and giving her a wonderful home.

odelay01 · 06-03-2013, 07:11 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions she likes to go hide under the end table so I put her a bed and blanket there she seems to like that. I have 2 others and they sleep with us' was told she would only sleep on floor but when we went to bed she came and wanted me to pick her up so I put her in bed with me and she slept all night. I think ya'll are right time and love and things will work out. I can't believe she just turned 1 and had already had a puppy, only 1 pup but still shes so young and small I guess that's why they didn't want her anymore. Also has anyone here tried or heard of the natural Flea Free that you add to food or water? I got some and was told through a friends sister that it works great. I added it to my babies water and they drank it with no problem. I researched it and its safe and could not find anything bad on it and my friends sister loves it.

Lilly bug · 06-03-2013, 09:14 AM

wear can i buy this flea free i like too try it out
and on the web site is no info on price ether

Yorkiedaze · 06-03-2013, 10:27 AM

FLEA FREA ANIMALS HOME

I have started bathing the girls in Dr. Bronner's bar soap for the summer. I use the peppermint and eucalyptus since those fragrances keep fleas off. They leave their coats so soft. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Wholesale Store: Classic Bar Soaps

MandiesMom · 06-03-2013, 10:31 AM

I just wanted to post and tell you thank you for taking in this girl. Give her patience and time and love and you'll do great.

odelay01 · 06-03-2013, 12:29 PM

You can order it online I found a person in my area that sold it and by the time I paid shipping it was the same but it last a long time because you add it to water or food.

mousermissy · 06-03-2013, 01:22 PM

I took on a deaf 5 year old yorkie that could not hear. She was in a house with 13 other dogs and every time a dog brushed by her she would turn quickly to see who it was and the all the dogs would attack her. She was very scared when I got her because I had 2 yorkies and she was always on her guard. although mine never tried to hurt her it took 6 months for her to get over her fear. For different reasons I ended up having 9 yorkies in my home(loved and played with them all every day)and you probably guessed it, she ruled. She was the best dog ever. So time and patience is all this dog needs. Good luck

barneysmommmy · 06-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Hi and congratulations on your new baby. We adopted Anna on May 23rd and in the short time that she's been here we have seen a tremendous change in her. She was used as a breeder for 6 years and mostly kept in a cage. When she first came here, she wouldn't let anyone but me touch her. She was growling at my husband and son. She now goes to them both. However, she still gets crazy if anyone comes to our house. She still cowers if she hears a raised voice, but she has quit pacing and circling. She likes to sit on the couch with me and hide under a blanket. But I think she's trying to hide from Barney because he wants to play all the time and sometimes she needs a break. The hair on her hind legs, ears and nose was gone. I can see little sprouts growing back in. Our groomer shaved her down to let her coat start fresh and she looks like a little puppy now. Give her time and love. I don't know if we got really lucky or what, but Anna seems like a new puppy after only a few weeks. She even plays with dog toys now. I love all of my babies, but Anna holds my heart.

odelay01 · 06-04-2013, 12:30 AM

Little Izzy is doing much better. Yesterday we had a thunderstorm and she was shaking and came running to me wanting to be picked up. I held her close and covered her in her blankie she was shaking so hard it was like a vibrating blanket. She eventually calmed down and fell asleep. Since then she runs to me to be picked up every time she gets spooked so I think this is progress at least she seems to trust me. Now my hubby is so heart broken because she is afraid of him he took them out to potty and had to run after her she was afraid to come in with him. So my question for this is should he maybe take her out on a leash so she sees he is not going to hurt her? He does have to take our fur babies out to potty he is very active in caring for them. He's patient with her and doesn't try to push himself on her. He was upset that she fell over and looked panicked when he got to her. Should I let him do more for her or just keep doing everything for her myself? Any advice is very appreciated.

barneysmommmy · 06-04-2013, 02:50 AM

Isn't it amazing how quickly they adjust! I would let your husband do everything he is comfortable with. I did everything for Anna the first few days and she got to where she nipped at my husband if he tried to kiss or hug me. Now, he does a lot of her caretaking. She still prefers my lap, but she will snuggle with him. Last night she even slept on his pillow. My husband had to make sure to tell me about that this morning. Good luck with everything.

06-03-2013, 06:16 AM	#1
odelay01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brunswick ga Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	Taken in a 1 year little female yorkie I have had izzy since Friday. After I took her I find out she had 1 puppy and she looks pretty good except for hair loss on back hind legs and tail. The tail looks like its been ongoing. She is up to date on all shots. But heres my question or what I think shes been through. She goes in cirlces if she gets stressed or just for no reason at all. I think maybe she was a breeder that was left in her cage. Shes coming along but any thought on this would be great. She has a vet apt set for next tues. I just want some ideas on how I might help her see that she has a new life and will be ok. Last edited by odelay01; 06-03-2013 at 06:17 AM.

06-03-2013, 06:34 AM	#2
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	My only advice is to give her time and show her enormous amount of love. __________________ Lori, Friday, Olivia, Miranda , Chanel and Casey

06-03-2013, 06:49 AM	#4
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	i agree...time. .and when lola will do her circles...i will try to distract her with treats or even just pick her up and love on her. it has gotten so much better in a year and yesterday i actually got lola on video playing and barking with my other two..this i never thought i would see. patience, understanding and lots of love have helped lola show us who she really is. i also agree on the safe place........that is very helpful when they are so afraid. thank you for saving her and giving her a wonderful home. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

06-03-2013, 07:11 AM	#5
odelay01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brunswick ga Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for all the suggestions she likes to go hide under the end table so I put her a bed and blanket there she seems to like that. I have 2 others and they sleep with us' was told she would only sleep on floor but when we went to bed she came and wanted me to pick her up so I put her in bed with me and she slept all night. I think ya'll are right time and love and things will work out. I can't believe she just turned 1 and had already had a puppy, only 1 pup but still shes so young and small I guess that's why they didn't want her anymore. Also has anyone here tried or heard of the natural Flea Free that you add to food or water? I got some and was told through a friends sister that it works great. I added it to my babies water and they drank it with no problem. I researched it and its safe and could not find anything bad on it and my friends sister loves it. Last edited by odelay01; 06-03-2013 at 07:13 AM.

06-03-2013, 10:27 AM	#7
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	FLEA FREA ANIMALS HOME I have started bathing the girls in Dr. Bronner's bar soap for the summer. I use the peppermint and eucalyptus since those fragrances keep fleas off. They leave their coats so soft. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Wholesale Store: Classic Bar Soaps __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

06-03-2013, 06:45 AM	#3
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	The big thing is to be patient and give her time. Let her come to you and don't push her. I too rescued a yorkie and in the beginning it was a learning experience. The one thing I did was give her time and I set boundaries....like potty training (of course) and rules on how to treat the cat (she is much better now). The vet can check to see if anything neurological is going on. Also make sure she has a safe place to retreat too. Brandi use to go under the bed when she was feeling anxious. She hates her crate so retreating to under my bed because her safe place. She no longer does it. Brandi came with some quirks but over time those quirks slowly started to disappear. Now she is a diva.

06-03-2013, 09:14 AM	#6
Lilly bug Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: st.johns Posts: 91	wear can i buy this flea free i like too try it out and on the web site is no info on price ether

06-03-2013, 10:31 AM	#8
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I just wanted to post and tell you thank you for taking in this girl. Give her patience and time and love and you'll do great. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

06-03-2013, 12:29 PM	#9
odelay01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brunswick ga Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	You can order it online I found a person in my area that sold it and by the time I paid shipping it was the same but it last a long time because you add it to water or food.

06-03-2013, 01:22 PM	#10
mousermissy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: ypsilanti mi washtenaw Posts: 6	I took on a deaf 5 year old yorkie that could not hear. She was in a house with 13 other dogs and every time a dog brushed by her she would turn quickly to see who it was and the all the dogs would attack her. She was very scared when I got her because I had 2 yorkies and she was always on her guard. although mine never tried to hurt her it took 6 months for her to get over her fear. For different reasons I ended up having 9 yorkies in my home(loved and played with them all every day)and you probably guessed it, she ruled. She was the best dog ever. So time and patience is all this dog needs. Good luck

06-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#11
barneysmommmy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,310	Hi and congratulations on your new baby. We adopted Anna on May 23rd and in the short time that she's been here we have seen a tremendous change in her. She was used as a breeder for 6 years and mostly kept in a cage. When she first came here, she wouldn't let anyone but me touch her. She was growling at my husband and son. She now goes to them both. However, she still gets crazy if anyone comes to our house. She still cowers if she hears a raised voice, but she has quit pacing and circling. She likes to sit on the couch with me and hide under a blanket. But I think she's trying to hide from Barney because he wants to play all the time and sometimes she needs a break. The hair on her hind legs, ears and nose was gone. I can see little sprouts growing back in. Our groomer shaved her down to let her coat start fresh and she looks like a little puppy now. Give her time and love. I don't know if we got really lucky or what, but Anna seems like a new puppy after only a few weeks. She even plays with dog toys now. I love all of my babies, but Anna holds my heart.

06-04-2013, 12:30 AM	#12
odelay01 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2013 Location: Brunswick ga Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	Little Izzy is doing much better. Yesterday we had a thunderstorm and she was shaking and came running to me wanting to be picked up. I held her close and covered her in her blankie she was shaking so hard it was like a vibrating blanket. She eventually calmed down and fell asleep. Since then she runs to me to be picked up every time she gets spooked so I think this is progress at least she seems to trust me. Now my hubby is so heart broken because she is afraid of him he took them out to potty and had to run after her she was afraid to come in with him. So my question for this is should he maybe take her out on a leash so she sees he is not going to hurt her? He does have to take our fur babies out to potty he is very active in caring for them. He's patient with her and doesn't try to push himself on her. He was upset that she fell over and looked panicked when he got to her. Should I let him do more for her or just keep doing everything for her myself? Any advice is very appreciated.

06-04-2013, 02:50 AM	#13
barneysmommmy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,310	Isn't it amazing how quickly they adjust! I would let your husband do everything he is comfortable with. I did everything for Anna the first few days and she got to where she nipped at my husband if he tried to kiss or hug me. Now, he does a lot of her caretaking. She still prefers my lap, but she will snuggle with him. Last night she even slept on his pillow. My husband had to make sure to tell me about that this morning. Good luck with everything.