Help does this dog like me?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

newissue · 08-05-2008, 06:59 PM

I have my puppy since Feb he's now 6 months old. He shows no real affection to me. He loves it when I get him out of the his room when I come home, I do not work and when I go away from the house I put him in the laundry room which is nice and big and free from trouble. But he's being let out who would not want to be happy. , there is no love showed. When he sits with me on the couch he loves to nibble on my hands and bite. Not hard or mean, but when or is this puppy stuff going to go away or is this it. I don't have the loving feeling that I should be getting from him. He has everything, strollers, dog seats, toys, and me but it doesn't seem enough. Is it me or the DOG?

I had a Yorkie for 13 years in the 1980s she loved me to death. Of course I always sent her to my Mom's when she was a puppy, This is my 1st time with a puppy. And I am getting discouraged.

spr377 · 08-05-2008, 07:03 PM

I guess I don't know what you mean by he doesn't show affection? He's happy to see you, and he likes to sit with you on the couch? He may be biting you to get you to play with him. Have you tried taking him for walks and playing with his toys with him?
Maybe chewing on you is the only way he thinks he can get attention. Yorkies like to play, and not just by themselves all the time.

izzierj · 08-05-2008, 07:12 PM

My 3 show the most affection when we go to bed....They snuggle on my neck and under my armpit...I stroke them and talk sweet to them and tell them how much mommy loves them....By the middle of the night they are wedged up against me so tight, I can't move and wake up with such aches and pains.....But I'll do it again tonight just to have the cuddle...During the day , they are very independent and sometimes won't let me even pick them up....They want their space ??

Although they will play catch and tug of war with me and eachother...Keep doing what you're doing, it sounds like it'll happen in time...

JeanieK · 08-05-2008, 07:37 PM

He maybe just isn't the needy type. Maybe just more laid back and easy going. If he lies on your lap and nibbles your fingers that might be his way of showing affection. He's not runnng from you or rejecting you. heck he's just being a GUY.

sofiA · 08-05-2008, 08:42 PM

I think with time he she will show her affection towards you.My yorkie did not show me no affection for 3 months when I first got him but now he does I guess it's taking more time with you or maybe that's her personality...

shionpower · 08-06-2008, 10:27 AM

Your pup loves yah! no doubt about it. If she shows affection when u get home shes excited! You probably just have a more mellow dog, which can be a good thing compared to a too hyper dog. Does she cry when u leave the house?

Try practicing tricks with your pup. Such as come here, and sit. for like 10-15 mins at a time. (ideally like 3 times a day). its your own one on one time with her. or even doing it during commercials on tv. make sure u have treats that she LOVES! look at the ingredients on the back, anything with glycerin (usually called "vegetable glycerin") is no good. theres a chemical scent that they will not like to eat as much. Wellness "pure", or Solid Gold "tiny tots" are some treats that dont have those.

luvmyYorkieJack · 08-06-2008, 10:54 AM

I thought the same thing of Jack. I started taking him for longer walks, 1 hour to 1 and a half hours daily, if not twice daily. The other night he finally rolled onto his back in a submissive position and I rubbed his tummy for like 20 to 30 minutes easily. And when I came home for break he wagged his tail and moved around all excited. This is the first time I have ever seen him show any kind of affection toward me. I was wondering if he had his own suttle ways. It seemed to take time. I would try playing with him when he bites you. It might be him saying, "hey I would like you to play with me." it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Another thing I do to keep him from getting use to the same places is to take him on dfferent trails all the time. Good luck!

ARCHIE · 08-06-2008, 10:56 AM

Your pup is showing affection to you by being excited when you come home.
He's happy to see you, he sits with you and nibbles on your fingers.
You have to give it time for a real bonding to happen.
How do you show him love? Do you cuddle, hug and kiss him to death.
Being only six months old he just wants to be a puppy and play and
get into mischief. Don't get confused with what you had with a 13yr
old pup so soon. You will have it also with this little guy. He just
needs to grow up and you have to pour the love on him so he knows
how you feel.
Good luck,

chachi · 08-06-2008, 11:04 AM

One of my yorkies Chachi wasnt very affectionate when he was a pup either. I am sure once he gets through the puppy stage he will show you more affection. In the mean time do things that will help with thee bonding like taking him out for walks and teaching him tricks

linda44 · 08-06-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Your pup is showing affection to you by being excited when you come home.
He's happy to see you, he sits with you and nibbles on your fingers.
You have to give it time for a real bonding to happen.
How do you show him love? Do you cuddle, hug and kiss him to death.
Being only six months old he just wants to be a puppy and play and
get into mischief. Don't get confused with what you had with a 13yr
old pup so soon. You will have it also with this little guy. He just
needs to grow up and you have to pour the love on him so he knows
how you feel.
Good luck,

I totally agree, although they are all different, they are terriers. They play, play, play as puppies and as adults. Two of my 7 were more playful than the others, a quick kiss or nibble on the hands were the extent of lovin. But at about 8 months, the lovin gets more frequent, and continues as they age. But dont quit playing! We have play time and Im tellin ya, they know what play means. If you say the word play you better be ready to back it up or they will not leave you at peace. Hang in there, love unconditionally, your baby will come around.

Maolee · 08-07-2008, 08:37 PM

it sounds like your dog is the alpha, he doesnt need to show you affection, he is in charge. the nibbling will never stop if you dont make it stop. it sounds like your dog has everything. dogs dont love you because of the material stuff you can give them, they love you because you can provide the structure they need to flourish. when you are top dog, your dog will respect you and "love" you.

not all dogs are all licks and kisses and nudges. dogs can show affection in many ways, perhaps you are just not picking up on it.

susansmom · 08-14-2008, 12:10 PM

My mom and I have litter mates. My dog has been warm and affectionate from the first, but hers began life pretty stand-offish. However, she's now a major sweetie and very, very affectionate. My dad bought both the dogs and gave my mom first pick; for a while there I was afraid my mom might make me trade dogs because she was so disappointed with her puppy's cold shoulder attitude. But that has certainly changed! Maybe yours just needs time too. BTW, the dogs are three years old now; it took at least a year for their personalities to develop.

08-05-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
newissue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 32	Help does this dog like me?? I have my puppy since Feb he's now 6 months old. He shows no real affection to me. He loves it when I get him out of the his room when I come home, I do not work and when I go away from the house I put him in the laundry room which is nice and big and free from trouble. But he's being let out who would not want to be happy. , there is no love showed. When he sits with me on the couch he loves to nibble on my hands and bite. Not hard or mean, but when or is this puppy stuff going to go away or is this it. I don't have the loving feeling that I should be getting from him. He has everything, strollers, dog seats, toys, and me but it doesn't seem enough. Is it me or the DOG? I had a Yorkie for 13 years in the 1980s she loved me to death. Of course I always sent her to my Mom's when she was a puppy, This is my 1st time with a puppy. And I am getting discouraged.

08-05-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,726	I guess I don't know what you mean by he doesn't show affection? He's happy to see you, and he likes to sit with you on the couch? He may be biting you to get you to play with him. Have you tried taking him for walks and playing with his toys with him? Maybe chewing on you is the only way he thinks he can get attention. Yorkies like to play, and not just by themselves all the time. __________________ Piper Leo Josie Rocky Kendall Last edited by spr377; 08-05-2008 at 07:05 PM.

08-05-2008, 07:12 PM	#3
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 710	My 3 show the most affection when we go to bed....They snuggle on my neck and under my armpit...I stroke them and talk sweet to them and tell them how much mommy loves them....By the middle of the night they are wedged up against me so tight, I can't move and wake up with such aches and pains.....But I'll do it again tonight just to have the cuddle...During the day , they are very independent and sometimes won't let me even pick them up....They want their space ?? Although they will play catch and tug of war with me and eachother...Keep doing what you're doing, it sounds like it'll happen in time... __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

08-05-2008, 07:37 PM	#4
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 9,250	He maybe just isn't the needy type. Maybe just more laid back and easy going. If he lies on your lap and nibbles your fingers that might be his way of showing affection. He's not runnng from you or rejecting you. heck he's just being a GUY. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

08-06-2008, 10:27 AM	#6
shionpower Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, US Posts: 22	Your pup loves yah! no doubt about it. If she shows affection when u get home shes excited! You probably just have a more mellow dog, which can be a good thing compared to a too hyper dog. Does she cry when u leave the house? Try practicing tricks with your pup. Such as come here, and sit. for like 10-15 mins at a time. (ideally like 3 times a day). its your own one on one time with her. or even doing it during commercials on tv. make sure u have treats that she LOVES! look at the ingredients on the back, anything with glycerin (usually called "vegetable glycerin") is no good. theres a chemical scent that they will not like to eat as much. Wellness "pure", or Solid Gold "tiny tots" are some treats that dont have those. __________________ daddy PAUL , mommy SHION , and our daughter FRISCO

08-05-2008, 08:42 PM	#5
sofiA YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jackson Heights Posts: 5	I think with time he she will show her affection towards you.My yorkie did not show me no affection for 3 months when I first got him but now he does I guess it's taking more time with you or maybe that's her personality...

08-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
luvmyYorkieJack Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mankato, MN, US Posts: 145	I thought the same thing of Jack. I started taking him for longer walks, 1 hour to 1 and a half hours daily, if not twice daily. The other night he finally rolled onto his back in a submissive position and I rubbed his tummy for like 20 to 30 minutes easily. And when I came home for break he wagged his tail and moved around all excited. This is the first time I have ever seen him show any kind of affection toward me. I was wondering if he had his own suttle ways. It seemed to take time. I would try playing with him when he bites you. It might be him saying, "hey I would like you to play with me." it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Another thing I do to keep him from getting use to the same places is to take him on dfferent trails all the time. Good luck! __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning to dance in the rain. Jack & Madden

08-06-2008, 10:56 AM	#8
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 14,523	Your pup is showing affection to you by being excited when you come home. He's happy to see you, he sits with you and nibbles on your fingers. You have to give it time for a real bonding to happen. How do you show him love? Do you cuddle, hug and kiss him to death. Being only six months old he just wants to be a puppy and play and get into mischief. Don't get confused with what you had with a 13yr old pup so soon. You will have it also with this little guy. He just needs to grow up and you have to pour the love on him so he knows how you feel. Good luck, __________________ :Carol Buddy: ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

08-06-2008, 11:04 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 26,868	One of my yorkies Chachi wasnt very affectionate when he was a pup either. I am sure once he gets through the puppy stage he will show you more affection. In the mean time do things that will help with thee bonding like taking him out for walks and teaching him tricks __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-07-2008, 08:37 PM	#11
Maolee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glenville, NY, USA Posts: 22	it sounds like your dog is the alpha, he doesnt need to show you affection, he is in charge. the nibbling will never stop if you dont make it stop. it sounds like your dog has everything. dogs dont love you because of the material stuff you can give them, they love you because you can provide the structure they need to flourish. when you are top dog, your dog will respect you and "love" you. not all dogs are all licks and kisses and nudges. dogs can show affection in many ways, perhaps you are just not picking up on it.

08-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#12
susansmom YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 347	My mom and I have litter mates. My dog has been warm and affectionate from the first, but hers began life pretty stand-offish. However, she's now a major sweetie and very, very affectionate. My dad bought both the dogs and gave my mom first pick; for a while there I was afraid my mom might make me trade dogs because she was so disappointed with her puppy's cold shoulder attitude. But that has certainly changed! Maybe yours just needs time too. BTW, the dogs are three years old now; it took at least a year for their personalities to develop.