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Originally Posted by hotpinktrouble  I have a problem (well, several, if you've kept up with me on this site). I am not the best mom, but I am trying SUPER hard to have more patience and be more consistent with Nozzle. Now the problem, after coming home from vacation, is that Nozzle is NEVER excited to see me and ALWAYS excited to see my friends or go over to their houses. At home I try playing with him, and he kindof gets into it, but never the way he does at Kasey and Alan's house (they watched him while I was gone), where he will run himself in circles. There's never any tail wagging when I come home, he's always in his kennel, he runs away from me and won't eat treats I try to give him for coming when I say to or sitting or going potty outside. I keep trying harder and it seems to be getting worse! I really, really do not want to give up and give him away, but I feel like I can do no right by this kid! I thought dogs were forgiving but Nozz doesn't seem to do that. Kasey watches him often for me and never notices any of the same traits I do...it's like he's two different dogs! Any advice (besides give him up...I know if I were smart I would but I really want to love the heck out of this dog)? |
This is very strange. How old is Nozzle? Did you go on vacation soon after getting him? Are you trying too hard and maybe overwhelming him? I have found that Yorkies are very sharp and intuitive. They can pick up on our feelings and unspoken thoughts much more than I would have ever guessed. Your last sentence makes me think you have not really bonded yourself. You say you would give him up if you were smart and that you
want to love the dog, as in you don't yet. His name, itself, while cute, sort of pinpoints a negative aspect of puppies. How have you handled pee/poop accidents? Do you punish, holler, scold extensively? Could it be that you are not sure you want a puppy?
Everyone does not take to a pet right away. I fall head over heels immediately. That is why I cannot go look at puppies until I am sure the breeder is right, all my questions are answered over the phone, and I am ready to bring one home -- because I will when I see them. Some take time to bond and there is nothing wrong with that. So, it may be nothing is wrong, you two are just taking longer to become close.
Once you decide you do love this puppy, I will bet he will decide he loves you back. I just have never seen one not return the love genuinely offered.