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Originally Posted by MandiesMom  Hi and welcome to YT!
I would suggest that your daughter not make a big deal that she's leaving (not say goodbye or anything). If it's not a big deal to anyone, it will help Paisley not see it as a big deal. She's probably anxious that your daughter is leaving and this is why she gets all wiggly/crying and nips at her.
If her potty training is regressing (which is very normal with yorkies), try to start back at the begining. I don't know if you crate trained her to begin with, but I would try that. When letting her go potty, take her to the pad and make sure she stays there until done. If you don't want to crate her, you need to limit where she can roam and just start anew on the pad training (don't let her have free roam of the house).
She does need extra exercise. I agree with above..if daughter wanted her, have daughter get up early enough to walk her good in the mornings and then when she gets home.
I see you've tried various things for the poo eating. The best thing to try is pineapple. (as well as getting it up as soon as possible, but you know that lol).
The shaking - are you sure she's not in pain anywhere? I would maybe take her in to see a vet and make sure all is well on that front. Shivering means cold but it also can mean pain. Other than that, it can mean anxiety/fear. If it's not pain and she's not cold, try some calming techniques for her. |
These are some great suggestions....I also liked the idea about the ball on a string where you can throw the ball and she chases it and if necessary you can reel it back with the string.This seems like a wonderful idea for YOU, with your limited motion and mobility issues. And I am sorry, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAUGHTER!!! Paisley is YOUR responsibility.....YOU have to start spending more time with her, get up early for a walk, go to bed late after playing and exercising Paisley, etc. You have dreamed up a way for your mother to spend all HER time, time she really did NOT want to occupy with total responsibility for a small puppy. You seem to have assumed partial responsibility for YOUR puppy, and with your mommas health issues, this is not fair for you to divert this pups care and needs off on your momma. And momma, you need to shift some of this attention to Paisley, onto daughter, especially since this is HER pup. Daughter is not a pre-teen.....she is a young adult. She needs to be taught a sense of responsibility....she wanted this little puppy, she was given what she asked for, now she needs to assume responsibility for her. As far as Paisley's issues, these are classical symptoms of behavior issues that can be attributed to taking a puppy from its momma too early. Puppies learn socialization and pack behavior from momma...and these lessons usually carry through to 12 weeks old. This is a very good example of why reputable breeders advocate leaving babies with mommas until they are 12 weeks old. Some puppies are affected more obviously than others...poor little Paisley is a baby that is displaying overtly, some of these behavioral problems from leaving momma too early.