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Originally Posted by prada24  I'm really overwhelmed with how supportive and great you all have been! Thank-you for caring so much, it literally has brought tears to my eyes. Today has been very discouraging. She was so great all morning and had a fantastic play date with other yorkie pups at the bark park. She had attitude and was running and playing and wagging her tail more than I'd ever seen! But when we got home I couldn't coax her into the apartment, and once she got in she peed on the foyer tile. She's been sleeping mostly but when I get up she follows me, closer to the ground and head all the way down. When I get on her level and say "here Prada, you're a good girl, come here!" she runs past me to her bed and pees on the floor. She's all curled up and sleeping next to me now, and I know with you all's fantastic help we can get through this, today has just been rough anyway, and now she seems a little more scared than usual.
You guys though are honestly so amazing and it makes me feel awesome to have you all take the time to read, care, and reply. I wish Prada could know how many people love her and are thinking about her. I promise to get some pictures up soon. Thank-you so much for the kind words, advice, and encouragement. It helps more than you know!  |
Try just to sit quietly on the floor with a few treats and see if she comes to you without calling her. Instead of sitting down on the couch, sit on the floor to watch TV or whatever and when she comes to you give her treats and praise.
*I did this with Pebbles with her crate. She would get into her crate and growl at us so I started to sit on the floor near her crate and little by little she allowed me into her area. After a while, I was able to move my hand inside and then I was able to build trust and she started to nudge my hand to pet her while inside her crate. All the while I was able to build trust.
It sounds like you are on a good path. Keep up the positive reinforcement and you will see she will blossom into a wonderful little girl. You have to remember she is still a puppy so her fears will be easier to overcome compared to an adult that was abused for years.