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07-15-2015, 07:11 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Casey seemed depressed We adopted a 4 year old retired show dog who is very sweet. We are concerned that he is depressed because of the separation from the only home he has known. His owners were professional breeders and showed their pups. What we know is he has a great personality and enjoys other dogs and people. We have had him for two days now and he sleeps a lot and is not affectionate. He lets us hold him in our laps and seems to enjoy his walks. He wasn't walked much in the general outdoors due to concerns with grooming. Will he come around? He just seems subdued and depressed. We are worried and want to make his transition as smooth as possible. He is our only dog. we think it's too soon to introduce another dog. What does the Yorkie community think? I would really appreciate your feedback! Thanks very much! |
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07-15-2015, 10:13 PM | #2 |
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| Katie was very quiet and seemed to sleep a lot when she first came to us. We figured it was from the long trip and also knew she was most definitely missing her home. Katie came alive when we played ball with her, something she was obsessed with. She was three when she came to us. Her breeder is a professional dog trainer, and she is also a hobby show breeder. Kati ewas raised with several dogs in a home environment, and we'd love for her to have a sibling. Despite that, Katie adjusted beautifully to our home. She is such a happy little girl, and we believe Katie loves her new life with us. Casey will come around. Just give him lots of love and attention.
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07-16-2015, 03:37 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Some kiddos are just more sensitive to transitions than others. I think with some time, your new little one will come around and blossom...just needs to learn to feel safe and secure. Hang in there...and keep trying to play, give treats, talk to her a lot. Oh, and CONGRATS of course!!!!
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07-16-2015, 03:41 AM | #4 |
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| Casey will come around, he needs more time then a few days, Keep in mind he was taken from the only home and life style that he knew, place with new ppl he does not know, bought to a new home with unfamiliar smells, everything is so different to him. He needs to gain trust in his new parents. He has entered a new world of living, here he will live as a dog, and be allowed to run and romp as a dog. Try different toys with him to see what he likes best. Spend time just playing with him, playing I am sure will be new to him and may take a while for him to get it. I adopted a 2.5 y/o lil boy, we are together 20 months. He was gotten for a little 8 y/o little girl, he was trained to be a gentleman, no rough housing. He had no toys as the mom wanted the child to be his only form of play. He was much loved and very spoiled. He was in a crate all day while mom worked and child was in school, so his freedom was limited until mom came home and he was released from the crate. They had to surrender him as mom had a new baby and not enough finances to care for both the dog and infant. When I got him he was like a 5 y/o with a new baby sitter, pushing all my buttons to see what he could get away with lol, well he got away with everything, he wanted to act like a crazy boy, he is a yorkie, filled with energy, so he was allowed to be crazy boy, he jumped on the sofa then would ,look at me as if to say, "hey, I'm on your sofa" lol, I assume he was not allowed on furniture, here he is allowed free roam of the house, this is HIS home, he lives in it as I do. The yard was a great experience for him, freedom off the leash, his first day out he ran like a little grey hound, I could hear him singing "born free" lol. He had to get use to all the liberties he had here in his new home. It took under2 weeks for him to adjust to his new surroundings, toys were new to him, I bought a big selection not knowing what he would like, it took a few days for him to figure what what they were. I took one toy at a time, teased him with it, threw it and he would run to get it, he caught on to what they were. I have him 20 months and I am still leaning new things about him or, I should say, he is leaning new thing about himself, they are all yorkie characteristics. For me it was rewarding to see him transform from a gentleman into the breed he was meant to be. I have had 4 other yorkies so I know the breed. Casey will transform also, remember he was a show dog, not allowed to be a terrier. Shortly you may see a new Casey, the breed he was meant to be. Please keep us updated on his new life with you, and enjoy this little boy.
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07-16-2015, 06:07 AM | #5 | |
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07-16-2015, 07:08 AM | #6 |
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| As others have said hopefully this is just a temporary phase as he becomes accustomed to his new surroundings. Hopefully he will soon realize that he is in a place where he will be loved for the rest of his life. I have to ask this question. Is it common for people to give up their dogs after they no longer "show" well?
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07-16-2015, 12:45 PM | #7 | |
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If they loose their looks or are to old to breed any longer I can't see the breeder/show ppl keeping them in kennels the rest of their lives. I think it's kinda selfish but if they get an excellent home that lets them be a dog that's a good thing! | |
07-16-2015, 04:41 PM | #8 |
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| I don't understand how someone could give up a dog they have known and loved for years.
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07-16-2015, 06:20 PM | #9 | |
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07-16-2015, 06:23 PM | #10 |
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07-16-2015, 06:30 PM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Casey Casey seems a little happier each day. He is responding well to our attention and love. One thing, though, he is a marker. Lifts his leg a lot. I hope with time we can train him not to do this in the house. I bought a belly band and have him wearing it in the house and that is helping. I hope neutering helps with this but I'm told it is pretty ingrained at 4 years of age. He really is a sweetie. Im trying to get some pictures to post. He's a beauty!!! Thanks to all of you for your feedback and advice!!! |
07-16-2015, 07:01 PM | #12 |
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| I have no doubt that he will be loved, pampered and appreciated for the remainder of his years. And a story that ends like that is a good story. But I just cannot imagine giving up one of my babies after 4 years.
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07-16-2015, 07:38 PM | #13 |
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| I can speak about my little girl and her other mom. I could hear the love in her voice and know it was heartbreaking for her to give Katie up. She knew that Katie was going to a home where she would be adored, where she would be given the love, playtime, and exercise that would keep her happy and healthy. Katie finished her championship when she was fifteen months old. She was raised in a home environment, and she was used to going on many adventures, including trips to the park, swimming, continued training, and lots of love and attention. These hobby show breeders, who raise their dogs in home environment, would not be able to continue their breeding programs the way they do if they did not re home some of their dogs. I could not give Katie up for anything, but I have deep respect for the woman who did. She puts her heart and soul into trying to better the breed and also to give her dogs a wonderful life. Showing was only one small facet of Katie's life. She has such a love of life and adventure, which along with impeccable training, made her a very loving, happy little girl who is all Yorkie and terrier.
__________________ Lisa and Katie Ashley 6/10, Gracie 2/04, Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 . |
07-16-2015, 09:26 PM | #14 | |
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But, don't worry. Lisa's Katie is an inspiring example of how happy a Yorkie can be in similar circumstances as yours. Katie clearly LOVES life with Lisa and her husband. Casey will come around in time.
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