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Originally Posted by BeeShell  I definitely think it's nerves because even if its just a few minutes she does it. She's only 6 months and was probably used to having other dogs around her from the breeder and now she's the only one. I'm sure she'll grow out of it, hopefully sooner rather than later. I tried the kitchen thing and she went crazy! Although then we had just brought her home so maybe it would be better now since she's been here a little bit. I'll let you know how it goes! |
Definitely sounds like nerves. Teddy was 8 months old when we brought him home and like you, we think he missed being around more dogs -- although here he had his brother Max. It took him a few months before he stopped getting nervous.
Try the kitchen again, or a bathroom (make sure the toilet seat is DOWN, Yorkies have drowned in toilets
). When you leave, don't make a big fuss. Use key words and phrases that she will learn to recognize like, "I'll be right back" or "I'll be back shortly." The experts say not to make a big deal when you return, but I can't resist.
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Good luck! Keep us updated. It will all come together with patience and persistence.