 Am I traumatizing my new yorkie?
I have an almost 9 week old male yorkie. It has been over 14 years since I have had a puppy, as my sweet boy Shasta passed away at age 14, just 6.5 months ago. Buddy, my new boy, has flung himself against the sides of his crate (plastic) and yelped and cried (I know this is usual). What I don't know if it is normal or not is when he is finally quiet and I go and let him out, he claws and clings to me as if I just rescued him from some abyss and contines to cry and whimper for at least 5 to 10 minutes. I just speak softly to him and hold him and he will finally stop (after 5 to 10 minutes). Am I doing something wrong? Am I traumatizing him? Also, is there any sort of time-line rules I should adhere to? Every thing I read varies, so I don't really know what to do or should do, especially since it seems like I am traumatizing him. He has been checked by the vet 3 times for shots and well puppy check and he is healthy. Any help would be appreciated. Sorry so long. Thanks! Linda :- |