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Old 11-14-2008, 08:19 AM   #4
TeresaM
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I've brought 2 adult Yorkies home in the past and it sounds like you have a good game plan. I just have a few things to suggest, and you may know these things, just want to mention them.

No treats and don't sweet talk if she appears stressed or upset. That will only reinforce in her the feeling that there must be something to be worried about. Calm, firm, normal volume voice, just rambling on about anything will be better. I even sang to mine on the car ride home. Amazingly they still ended up loving me.

Just sitting on the floor with her the first several days is good. This gives them easy access to you. The hand feeding is a good idea, but if she's too wary to eat from your hand, just sitting close by - perhaps eat a snack yourself - will help.

I don't know what time you will be getting home that first day, but if there's time for her to settle in a little, taking her for a short walk will be good. At the very least a nice walk on the 2nd day will go far to bond ya'll. Even if she doesn't know how to walk on a leash yet. Just go outside together and let her walk around with you. Have treats with you so that if she does follow you can reward her immediately.

I would have her sleep in your room at night. Just another bonding time that's beneficial.

Oh, and one of the most important things a new owner should know...post lots and lots of pictures for us!!! By the way, love the name!!
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