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Originally Posted by mochamom  greetings,
I am the proud owner of an adult yorkie mix (unkown). I got her on Monday for my daughters, however she comes from a history of abuse. After much research I have found that it will take a minute before she trusts and adjust to her new home and family.
My concerns:
She is pooping in the house, how long will it take before she adjusts? I placed her in her kennel last night after three days of waking up to feces. Last night she had diarrhea. Is that because she was upset with me? Or is something wrong. She had been having regular bowel movements.
When I take her out side she doesn't go but goes in the house and typically during the night. She likes to hide out in the bedrooms under the bed but I can't keep an eye on her that way. So I force her to hang out with us by closing all the doors. She has now taken up residence under the dining room table.
I am kind to her and so are my girls (3 and 2). We are gentle with her and soft spoken no harsh tones. She shakes like a leaf. She use to follow me around the house but now she runs for cover.
I have friends over last night and she tried to leave with them. I promise we are not abusing her.
What's wrong with her, is she ok? Was it a good idea. She's in a loving home and I believe we all need an adjustment but I am concerned that she will never warm up.
Her name is vikki and she's 5 yrs old, She's a little thing and a cutie. My girls love her. Please give helpful advice. |
Thank you so much for taking in a abused dog. We have. I would just say have the girls leave her alone for a while. make sure you only feed her for now.she will build a bond. some times kids are loud. you dont notice it because you are use to it. healthy treats from you for now. tummy rubs if she will let you. give her time alone with you. dont get mad at the poop. lots of people around are hard. I would really be the pack leader she will warm up.
keep up the good work and
jg&
ps. make SURE the kids are not sneeking her treats. dont change her food Whait it? watch that she is not eating toys or fuss form blankets,