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Originally Posted by daniellealberta  It sounds like this little one has had no chance to get settled (not your fault, it sounds like life got in the way!), but from reading your post, in the 2 1/2 years you've had her, you've moved three times, (she's moved four times if you count when she first came to you), and you've had two babies, which also disrupts any routine you might have had.
I would say start at the beginning. Pretend she is a brand new puppy and start establishing a proper routine for her, just like you probably do with your children. Feed her, walk her, and kennel her at the same times everyday. That should hopefully be a good start. If you can establish a good routine before your next baby arrives, hopefully you'll be able to carry on with it after the baby is born.
They are never too old to learn, but it sounds like this little one's life has been one big change after another. It sounds like you love her a lot. Good luck. |
I wholeheartedly agree with this. OP, it seems that your little girl had been through many stresses in her little life before she came to live with you. If I understood correctly, you've had her for 3 years, yes? In three years she's come to know 3 different homes. The moving process is very stressful for a yorkie. To make any move, or any change easier on them, keep a routine. Always take her out at the exact same times, always feed her at the exact same times, and always take 15 mins to do simple obedience training with her at the end of the day. Like Daniellealberta said, start over with her as if she was a new puppy. Confine her and only give her free roam when she has earned it. I personally wouldn't use a kennel. I'd use an ex-pen with all her things in it, in that place that would be just for her. Since she's a jumper, try something like this.
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