Anyone Ever Feel Panicky with New Pups? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Terra · 02-19-2006, 05:01 PM

Hello,

I'm wondering if there are Yorkies owners out there who have ever felt panic in regard to having puppies, training them, etc. You know, sometimes I get a feeling of panic in my tummy and I feel scared and a little trapped. It's not the Yorkies fault by no means!

Today I had trouble catching Annie to come inside the house after being with them both outside (Annie & Susie). I used a treat to have them "come" and then I pick them up and give them their treats from my hand while holding them. Well this afternoon, Annie wouldn't "bite." She was not going to let me pick her up. So then I am trying to catch her...going back and forth in the yard...trying to be nice, trying the treat thing, trying to entice the her by getting excited that Susie is going in...and finally I start getting mad and start yelling. Well of course - that doesn't work but I was mad and frustrated. I finally called my husband to help me (he was in the house with Susie) and we got her in (by the treat method). It's cold out and it would seem to me that she would get so cold that she would let us pick her up...gosh I just don't know!!

I go in the house and cry like a baby because I'm pooped and frustrated. (Sorry - its the truth). I start worrying as to how I am going to get her to come in if at times when my husband isn't around! That scares me more! Oh Gosh! I apologized to Annie and my husband for being mad.

It's only been a week that they have been here (Annie and Susie) and truly I am happy, but tired, frustrated, elated, worrier, feel trapped at times (watching them all the time or checking on them to during housebreaking time), etc. I'm sorry this all sounds like whining! Well I guess it is whining.

Other Yorkie Mom's & Dads feel like this at times or do you remember when you did?

Yorkie Love,
Terra

bizzbeth · 02-19-2006, 05:06 PM

I recently called that stage my post partumdepression stage0- just like what can happen to human mommys with newborns. I was sick and tired ALL the time for the first week or too. I dind't want to get dressed to go out because I knew I would have to worry about Oliver and training him and watching him. It was a horrible week or so.
It passes!!!! Trust me!
And it's a hard thing to admit because puppies are supposed to be a JOY to have and own!!! And, really, they are--- but it just takes an adjustment period. Trust me, soon you'll be filled with relief and love from your babies!

AmandaG · 02-19-2006, 05:06 PM

I have felt overwhelmed before. Training is hard work and we want what is best for our babies! If you continue having trouble with Annie running from you, maybe you should use a leash when you go out, until you feel more comfortable.

Patti · 02-19-2006, 05:15 PM

AFter I get a puppy I always feel panicky, why did I do this etc! I also have a panic disorder so I just take my medicine for the first week or so and then I am so in love by then that the panic goes away. It will get better trust me!

natalie05 · 02-19-2006, 05:26 PM

We've had Boss for almost two weeks and I know exactly what you mean. He is truly my love but sometimes it becomes too much. My boyfriend and I feel like we haven't seen each other since he got home and that makes me sad. I have been with Boss the whole time because of training and because I want him to feel safe and secure. You are definately not alone in your feelings. I know it's going to get better but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Worst is when it interferes with other parts of your life, like for me my relationship and my housework. I hope you feel better soon. YT is so great for this kinds of stuff because there is always someone (or a few someones

) who have been through it and can offer help, advice or just listen.

AmandaG · 02-19-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by natalie05

We've had Boss for almost two weeks and I know exactly what you mean. He is truly my love but sometimes it becomes too much. My boyfriend and I feel like we haven't seen each other since he got home and that makes me sad. I have been with Boss the whole time because of training and because I want him to feel safe and secure. You are definately not alone in your feelings. I know it's going to get better but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Worst is when it interferes with other parts of your life, like for me my relationship and my housework. I hope you feel better soon. YT is so great for this kinds of stuff because there is always someone (or a few someones

) who have been through it and can offer help, advice or just listen.

Natalie

DianaB · 02-19-2006, 05:34 PM

Reuger doesn't come to me very well when I call him, especially when he's outside. I've tried all sorts of things and what works for me is to stand inside the front door and shake the bowl (with the lid on) that has his treats in it. He'll run right inside and wait for me to give him his treat. Sometimes you just gotta' do what works!!!

cajungal · 02-19-2006, 05:56 PM

I have had Chloe for 12 days now. I am just starting to get over the panicky feeling. I am still panicky sometimes about letting her run loose around the house. Terrified that someone will step on her. She is constantly underfoot and currently weighs only 1.9 pounds. So, sometimes she is hard to see and one wrong step could kill her instantly. I also have this habit of waking up several times in the middle of the night to check on her. Always checking to see if she is still breathing.

CTYorkie · 02-19-2006, 06:05 PM

I'm such a newbie (our Yorkie's been home less than 2 wks!) but I can so relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed. Buddy's also got kennel cough and that's been horrible to deal with, especially bc I have panic disorder & worry too much anyway! I'm fortunate my kids are old enough to help & dh does too. But there have been moments where I've basically told my family "I need a doggie break" and I've gone out by myself or with dh or just gone to bed early. I've even put a moratorium on doggie discussions at times. Buddy's not too good about coming & with the hawks around our area I wouldn't let him out off leash. Today we began playing a little game of "Come, Buddy" where different ones had a chicken treat for him that he got if he came when called. It's helped him respond but we've got aways to go! Just wanted to say, I understand the feelings and that it's ok to take time out for yourself.

Patti · 02-19-2006, 06:13 PM

I don't let Cali out because i'd never catch her. have you thought of getting a x-pen outside and put the babies in there to do their business? It keeps them use to going in one area and you can catch them quickly.

ldenise · 02-19-2006, 06:36 PM

we have an enclosed patio and I occasionally let them out there to roam and feel free. (my husband started this). they sometimnes dont want to come back inside. i holler "anyone want a treat!" sometimes only 3 of them will fly in to the house and the last one will be stubborn. I usually just turn my back and go on about my business. No begging needed... they come in when they feel they have been left alone. then i sneak over and close the door.

Terra · 02-20-2006, 05:09 AM

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I am going to trust you...and hang on your words that say "It passes!"

Thank you!
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Terra · 02-20-2006, 05:11 AM

Thank you Amanda. The leash discussion has been initiated between my hubby and I. It will probably be a last resort and we will be using the leashes when we take them somewhere.

Thanks much,
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Terra · 02-20-2006, 05:12 AM

Hi Patti,
Thank you for your words. It must have been really a "trip" with your disorder too! Wow!

Thanks,
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Terra · 02-20-2006, 05:20 AM

Dearest Newbie...
Yes, we are less than 2 weeks with our Yorkies too. Thank you so much for all that you shared in your reply to me. I hope that the Buddy's "kennel cough" heals very soon! Gosh! I'm also glad that you have the help you do and that you do take a doggie break. My breaks away from the girls have only been to do work...going on appointments while my husband watches the girls (he is so dear). I have had to switch my appointments to evenings &/or weekends so I can have his assistance. We too have hawk issues here so we can't just let them be at this time - being so small. Thank you again. What date did you get Buddy? We got Annie and Susie on Feb 11.
Please keep us posted on Buddy's recovery from kennel cough okay?

Yorkie Love,
Terra

02-19-2006, 05:01 PM	#1
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Anyone Ever Feel Panicky with New Pups? Hello, I'm wondering if there are Yorkies owners out there who have ever felt panic in regard to having puppies, training them, etc. You know, sometimes I get a feeling of panic in my tummy and I feel scared and a little trapped. It's not the Yorkies fault by no means! Today I had trouble catching Annie to come inside the house after being with them both outside (Annie & Susie). I used a treat to have them "come" and then I pick them up and give them their treats from my hand while holding them. Well this afternoon, Annie wouldn't "bite." She was not going to let me pick her up. So then I am trying to catch her...going back and forth in the yard...trying to be nice, trying the treat thing, trying to entice the her by getting excited that Susie is going in...and finally I start getting mad and start yelling. Well of course - that doesn't work but I was mad and frustrated. I finally called my husband to help me (he was in the house with Susie) and we got her in (by the treat method). It's cold out and it would seem to me that she would get so cold that she would let us pick her up...gosh I just don't know!! I go in the house and cry like a baby because I'm pooped and frustrated. (Sorry - its the truth). I start worrying as to how I am going to get her to come in if at times when my husband isn't around! That scares me more! Oh Gosh! I apologized to Annie and my husband for being mad. It's only been a week that they have been here (Annie and Susie) and truly I am happy, but tired, frustrated, elated, worrier, feel trapped at times (watching them all the time or checking on them to during housebreaking time), etc. I'm sorry this all sounds like whining! Well I guess it is whining. Other Yorkie Mom's & Dads feel like this at times or do you remember when you did? Yorkie Love, Terra

02-19-2006, 05:06 PM	#2
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	I recently called that stage my post partumdepression stage0- just like what can happen to human mommys with newborns. I was sick and tired ALL the time for the first week or too. I dind't want to get dressed to go out because I knew I would have to worry about Oliver and training him and watching him. It was a horrible week or so. It passes!!!! Trust me! And it's a hard thing to admit because puppies are supposed to be a JOY to have and own!!! And, really, they are--- but it just takes an adjustment period. Trust me, soon you'll be filled with relief and love from your babies! __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

02-19-2006, 05:06 PM	#3
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	I have felt overwhelmed before. Training is hard work and we want what is best for our babies! If you continue having trouble with Annie running from you, maybe you should use a leash when you go out, until you feel more comfortable. __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

02-19-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	AFter I get a puppy I always feel panicky, why did I do this etc! I also have a panic disorder so I just take my medicine for the first week or so and then I am so in love by then that the panic goes away. It will get better trust me! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-19-2006, 05:26 PM	#5
natalie05 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 55	We've had Boss for almost two weeks and I know exactly what you mean. He is truly my love but sometimes it becomes too much. My boyfriend and I feel like we haven't seen each other since he got home and that makes me sad. I have been with Boss the whole time because of training and because I want him to feel safe and secure. You are definately not alone in your feelings. I know it's going to get better but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Worst is when it interferes with other parts of your life, like for me my relationship and my housework. I hope you feel better soon. YT is so great for this kinds of stuff because there is always someone (or a few someones ) who have been through it and can offer help, advice or just listen. __________________ Boss' Mommy

02-19-2006, 05:34 PM	#7
DianaB Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fredonia, KS Posts: 755	Reuger doesn't come to me very well when I call him, especially when he's outside. I've tried all sorts of things and what works for me is to stand inside the front door and shake the bowl (with the lid on) that has his treats in it. He'll run right inside and wait for me to give him his treat. Sometimes you just gotta' do what works!!! __________________ Diana and Reuger Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul.

02-19-2006, 05:56 PM	#8
cajungal YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schriever, Louisiana Posts: 404	I have had Chloe for 12 days now. I am just starting to get over the panicky feeling. I am still panicky sometimes about letting her run loose around the house. Terrified that someone will step on her. She is constantly underfoot and currently weighs only 1.9 pounds. So, sometimes she is hard to see and one wrong step could kill her instantly. I also have this habit of waking up several times in the middle of the night to check on her. Always checking to see if she is still breathing. __________________ Rest in Peace, Lacey I LOVE YOU. January 11,1992-June 30, 2005 Proud new mommy to Chloe Cheyenne born Dec 28, 2005

02-19-2006, 06:05 PM	#9
CTYorkie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CT Posts: 42	I'm such a newbie (our Yorkie's been home less than 2 wks!) but I can so relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed. Buddy's also got kennel cough and that's been horrible to deal with, especially bc I have panic disorder & worry too much anyway! I'm fortunate my kids are old enough to help & dh does too. But there have been moments where I've basically told my family "I need a doggie break" and I've gone out by myself or with dh or just gone to bed early. I've even put a moratorium on doggie discussions at times. Buddy's not too good about coming & with the hawks around our area I wouldn't let him out off leash. Today we began playing a little game of "Come, Buddy" where different ones had a chicken treat for him that he got if he came when called. It's helped him respond but we've got aways to go! Just wanted to say, I understand the feelings and that it's ok to take time out for yourself.

02-19-2006, 06:13 PM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I don't let Cali out because i'd never catch her. have you thought of getting a x-pen outside and put the babies in there to do their business? It keeps them use to going in one area and you can catch them quickly. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-19-2006, 06:36 PM	#11
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	we have an enclosed patio and I occasionally let them out there to roam and feel free. (my husband started this). they sometimnes dont want to come back inside. i holler "anyone want a treat!" sometimes only 3 of them will fly in to the house and the last one will be stubborn. I usually just turn my back and go on about my business. No begging needed... they come in when they feel they have been left alone. then i sneak over and close the door. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

02-20-2006, 05:09 AM	#12
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I am going to trust you...and hang on your words that say "It passes!" Thank you! Yorkie Love, Terra

02-20-2006, 05:11 AM	#13
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Thank you Amanda. The leash discussion has been initiated between my hubby and I. It will probably be a last resort and we will be using the leashes when we take them somewhere. Thanks much, Yorkie Love, Terra

02-20-2006, 05:12 AM	#14
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Hi Patti, Thank you for your words. It must have been really a "trip" with your disorder too! Wow! Thanks, Yorkie Love, Terra

02-20-2006, 05:20 AM	#15
Terra Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 58	Dearest Newbie... Yes, we are less than 2 weeks with our Yorkies too. Thank you so much for all that you shared in your reply to me. I hope that the Buddy's "kennel cough" heals very soon! Gosh! I'm also glad that you have the help you do and that you do take a doggie break. My breaks away from the girls have only been to do work...going on appointments while my husband watches the girls (he is so dear). I have had to switch my appointments to evenings &/or weekends so I can have his assistance. We too have hawk issues here so we can't just let them be at this time - being so small. Thank you again. What date did you get Buddy? We got Annie and Susie on Feb 11. Please keep us posted on Buddy's recovery from kennel cough okay? Yorkie Love, Terra