Hello, I'm new here... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tuga · 04-14-2007, 03:34 AM

Hello everybody,

For a start I would like to apologize for my deficient English. : )

I just got, 3 weeks ago, a little female yorkie (Bit) she's 9 weeks old now.
It's been a while, or should I say a long time (25 years) since I had a dog...
I'm a "little" rusty in that matter and I'm sure I will need your help a lot.

I've always had cats since and have two of them now, two females (Pussy & Kitty).
They're not happy with "the invader" but they're not aggressive either.
They go "fsssss" whenever they cross her, Pussy gives her a slap from time to time, but she doesn't use her claws. I think they only want to make clear who's in charge. Bit doesn't seem very impressed by them, she's respectful and cautious but now she even barks to them from time to time, she wants to play... I think they just need time to be friends.

Everything is going fine with the dog, I think.
She had a little colite (?), but I took her to the Vet and she seems fine now.
She also had a beginning of an otitis but it's gone now too.
Apart from that she's wonderful (not house-broken yet, but I understand it's normal for her age), very playful, energic, sleeps a lot and eats very well...

I however wonder if you could help me with this particular question:
My girl seems to be terribly "pussy" (LOL) in some ways...
She's not afraid of people, or noises, or even other animals, in that way she's very courageous.
But she cries like hell, like if I was trying to kill her, and tries to escape, when I do anything to her... when I brush her, when I clean her paws, her ears, anything, she just can't stand to be touched... And believe me, I'm really gentle!
Is this normal?
How do I deal with it?
She doesn't complain at all if the touch is to play or to be caressed, she likes it a lot. My 5 year old son plays with her all the time and she never, ever, complained. She just doesn't want to be taken care of, like in toilet things...

alaskayorkie · 04-14-2007, 03:47 AM

Welcome to YT.

First of all, your English is not deficient. I wouldn't have known it wasn't your first language if you had not tipped me off.

As for the, um, "sissy" behavior when you groom, I don't think it's terribly unusual. I would encourage you to be consistent. Don't stop grooming just because your pup whines. Start slow. Go a little longer each time. Quit on a success, not a failure.

Sounds like she may have been taken away from mama a little too soon if she's 9 weeks now and you've had her for 3 weeks. That could be part of your problem.

Hopefully, a breeder or more experienced YTer will be able to answer your questions better.

In the meantime, welcome!

Gingergirlsmom · 04-14-2007, 04:00 AM

Welcome to YT and congrats on your new puppy.

I agree, just hang in there with the grooming, she's really young and it will take awhile. But, be patient and consistent and you'll get there!

Yorkieluv · 04-14-2007, 09:06 AM

Welcome to YT! I agree, be consistent, and start out grooming slowly. Doing a little more each time. Hopefully someone will have great advice for you!

Oh, and your english is great!

Rhapsody · 04-14-2007, 09:09 AM

Welcome to YT. I agree with everyone, just keep trying to groom her, and eventually she'll begin to settle down.

yorkiepip · 04-14-2007, 12:45 PM

Welcome to YT!

simplyyorkies · 04-14-2007, 12:48 PM

Welcome to YT!

Booboo'smommy · 04-14-2007, 01:33 PM

Welcome to YT and congratulations!!!

Olivier · 04-14-2007, 01:36 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk.

Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n · 04-14-2007, 01:53 PM

welcome you & your baby to YT.com !! you'll love it here !!

tiggerr36792 · 04-14-2007, 06:34 PM

Hi Welcome to YT!! Patience might be required abit more for your little girl, I would go very slow as she is still quite young. Good luck!!!

Kodak · 04-14-2007, 07:39 PM

Welcome! try using some treats that may help keep her still.

Punkin&Piper · 04-14-2007, 07:43 PM

The more you do it she will get used to it and probably never likr it but learn to accept it. Mine hate it but they know they can't escape it.

04-14-2007, 03:34 AM	#1
Tuga Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 37	Hello, I'm new here... Hello everybody, For a start I would like to apologize for my deficient English. : ) I just got, 3 weeks ago, a little female yorkie (Bit) she's 9 weeks old now. It's been a while, or should I say a long time (25 years) since I had a dog... I'm a "little" rusty in that matter and I'm sure I will need your help a lot. I've always had cats since and have two of them now, two females (Pussy & Kitty). They're not happy with "the invader" but they're not aggressive either. They go "fsssss" whenever they cross her, Pussy gives her a slap from time to time, but she doesn't use her claws. I think they only want to make clear who's in charge. Bit doesn't seem very impressed by them, she's respectful and cautious but now she even barks to them from time to time, she wants to play... I think they just need time to be friends. Everything is going fine with the dog, I think. She had a little colite (?), but I took her to the Vet and she seems fine now. She also had a beginning of an otitis but it's gone now too. Apart from that she's wonderful (not house-broken yet, but I understand it's normal for her age), very playful, energic, sleeps a lot and eats very well... I however wonder if you could help me with this particular question: My girl seems to be terribly "pussy" (LOL) in some ways... She's not afraid of people, or noises, or even other animals, in that way she's very courageous. But she cries like hell, like if I was trying to kill her, and tries to escape, when I do anything to her... when I brush her, when I clean her paws, her ears, anything, she just can't stand to be touched... And believe me, I'm really gentle! Is this normal? How do I deal with it? She doesn't complain at all if the touch is to play or to be caressed, she likes it a lot. My 5 year old son plays with her all the time and she never, ever, complained. She just doesn't want to be taken care of, like in toilet things...

04-14-2007, 03:47 AM	#2
alaskayorkie Banning Thread King Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 15,182 Blog Entries: 34	Welcome to YT. First of all, your English is not deficient. I wouldn't have known it wasn't your first language if you had not tipped me off. As for the, um, "sissy" behavior when you groom, I don't think it's terribly unusual. I would encourage you to be consistent. Don't stop grooming just because your pup whines. Start slow. Go a little longer each time. Quit on a success, not a failure. Sounds like she may have been taken away from mama a little too soon if she's 9 weeks now and you've had her for 3 weeks. That could be part of your problem. Hopefully, a breeder or more experienced YTer will be able to answer your questions better. In the meantime, welcome! __________________ Meet Eddie, Jillie and Jack (R.I.P.): www.dogster.com/?159686 YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/alaskayorkie

04-14-2007, 04:00 AM	#3
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,186	Welcome to YT and congrats on your new puppy. I agree, just hang in there with the grooming, she's really young and it will take awhile. But, be patient and consistent and you'll get there! __________________ Can't wait to meet you at.... the 2009 YorkieTalk Meetup in Alexandria Ginger Bernie Kitty RIP ~ Fritz, Shelby, Kirby ~

04-14-2007, 09:06 AM	#4
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Welcome to YT! I agree, be consistent, and start out grooming slowly. Doing a little more each time. Hopefully someone will have great advice for you! Oh, and your english is great! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

04-14-2007, 09:09 AM	#5
Rhapsody And Tiger, too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 1,568	Welcome to YT. I agree with everyone, just keep trying to groom her, and eventually she'll begin to settle down. __________________ Jess, Rhapsody,Tiger,& sweet Ocean Blu! Rhapsody's Dogster & Tiger's Dogster Huge Pee Pad Salewww.pee-pads.com/FreeShipping

04-14-2007, 12:45 PM	#6
yorkiepip Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brittany France Posts: 2,420	Welcome to YT! __________________ Anne, Pippa, Jake Woody

04-14-2007, 12:48 PM	#7
simplyyorkies Gabor Galore Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 606	Welcome to YT! __________________ Zsa-Zsa and Eva Darling Mine

04-14-2007, 01:33 PM	#8
Booboo'smommy LUV my 3 Furrs & Alex Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester-UK Posts: 4,617 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to YT and congratulations!!! __________________ Mommy 's AlexBoo-BooPheoebeand Snowy WE YT

04-14-2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	Welcome to YorkieTalk.

04-14-2007, 01:53 PM	#10
Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Residenting in Wichita, Ks / Hometown in Arlington, Tx Posts: 6,704	welcome you & your baby to YT.com !! you'll love it here !!

04-14-2007, 06:34 PM	#11
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Hi Welcome to YT!! Patience might be required abit more for your little girl, I would go very slow as she is still quite young. Good luck!!!

04-14-2007, 07:39 PM	#12
Kodak And Lil Sister Kamari Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,402	Welcome! try using some treats that may help keep her still. __________________ I'm In Love With 2 Yorkies! http://www.myspace.com/studkodak http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548996

04-14-2007, 07:43 PM	#13
Punkin&Piper Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,081	The more you do it she will get used to it and probably never likr it but learn to accept it. Mine hate it but they know they can't escape it. __________________ Laura Punkin,Piper,Picasso,smokey & stormy's Mom