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09-08-2006, 07:19 PM | #1 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | I Need Suggestions Please!!! Ok Peeka is 17 weeks(4months) and i have kept him away from other dogs because i wanted to wait to get all his shots done well this wasn't the best plan obviously because now he is very skiddish around dogs and people i take him everywhere with me and today i took him to my son's 1st grade class for show and tale well he is so scared of people he just shakes uncontrollably in my arms. I handed him to my son and he told the class about him then he went around and let all the kids one at a time pet him(i thought this would be good for socialization) but when i left he was still shaking. After that i went to petsmart to get some treats and food and the min i walked in the door he started shaking again. There were these two little girls who wanted to pet him so i bent down and let them and i though he was going to have a heart attack! After i got what i needed i went to the check out and the cashier tried to give him a treat and he would not even look at her he buried his head in my arms he wouldn't even take the treat from me. He was fine after i walked outside.Tonight we decided to let our black lab and Peeka meet again this is the 3rd time they have met outside of the fenced yard my lab stays in the back yard behind a fence well the first 2 meetings were ok Peeka was really scared but he was ok with it well tonight my lab was a little excited and rushed up behind me and got at Peeka i instantly grabbed him but he kinda pinned him on the ground for a sec he was only playing but Peeka yelped for a split second and i freaked. Now Peeka is even more scared of him and i know he didn't hurt him but i need help!! How do i socialize him do i hold him there shaking and freaking out or do i pick him up comfort him and walk away? I don't know what to do guys i want him to love people and other animals but he is so scared!! Please help!!
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09-08-2006, 07:47 PM | #2 |
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| I'm not sure if this will help but, if he is scared and you fuse over it he may think there is something to be scared of... When Chewy is scared and i know he is safe, i act very matter of fact. i try very hard(and it is hard) not to play into the whole...awww you poor baby thing. i would try to have her meet people in smaller doses first... pet smart may not be to bad an idea but I wouldn't let more then one or to people pet her, just explain what is going on... and see if people will just talk to you and not pay attention to her... she may get the idea that people are not so scarey. You need to be very relaxed so your baby doesn't pick up bad vibes. i worked at a preschool, and I was always told, you don't rush at the children, you let them come to you. if you are just there and quiet kids will check you out and it goes much smoother... It was ALWAYS TRUE! maybe it's the same with a pup like this. Best of lucK!
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09-08-2006, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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| Down this list are some links that may help you. Janet Jackson says that puppies that are not socialized with people by 12 weeks of age will be timid later in life. She also says that starting at 14 weeks (when the juvenile period starts) the puppy needs to be introduced to stangers (adults, children, and other dogs). However, I would stick with dogs his size and save the big one's until he's comfortable with the smaller one's first. http://www.dogchannel.com/puppies/social/default.aspx Do a google search for how to socialize your yorkie puppy and you'll find lots of info. Also, there are lots of yorkie books available with good info. I have a number of them. Also, when a puppy acts fearful, the absolute worst thing you can do is to pick it up and comfort it. You are reinforcing their belief that they really have something to be afraid of. Just pat him on the head, instead, and tell him it's ok and go on...
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09-08-2006, 07:54 PM | #5 |
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| you should socialize him around smaller groups first (adults), taking him for show and tell especially with 1st grade kids probably shocked the 4 old puppy... try pupply classes... or taking him over a familys house.
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09-08-2006, 07:55 PM | #6 | |
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09-08-2006, 07:58 PM | #8 | |
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09-08-2006, 10:15 PM | #9 |
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| I agree that puppy class with other small breeds would be good for him. Debbie is only three pounds now at four years old so she was even smaller when she was young. She was pretty shy with the others and still doesn't like it when dogs come on too strong but now she is more assertive. That came with age and experience. It's over with now, but I think you might have overwhelmed your puppy with all the adventures he had today. You might not want to do so much at once next time. |
09-08-2006, 10:21 PM | #10 |
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| I know you have to just keep taking them everywhere and they start getting use to being out. I hope things get better soon for you both.
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