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Northwoods · 03-06-2013, 04:43 PM

Hello: I posted a few weeks ago about adopting an older 7 1/2 year old Yorkie. We have been together a little over three (3) months and I feel as if she has some issues w/noises or movements in the house. I do understand that she is still getting used to her new surroundings. I am her 5th Mom!!! And I believe that this has a lot to do w/some of her issues.

I want so much to somehow assure her of my love and care for her, make her comfortable to be here, and relax more. She gets startled at so much, such as a doorbell or a knock on a door on TV. In both of these cases I have tried talking to her and knocking on the table by my chair to show her all is ok. No help there.

All but 2 of our previous pets were pups that we raised from birth and things just came naturally for pets and us. I am willing to attempt almost anything that any of you may have to suggest for our daily encounters. Anything???

03-06-2013, 04:43 PM	#1
Northwoods Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Owensville, MO, USA Posts: 20 Blog Entries: 1	Gaining trust and Security of older Yorkie??? Hello: I posted a few weeks ago about adopting an older 7 1/2 year old Yorkie. We have been together a little over three (3) months and I feel as if she has some issues w/noises or movements in the house. I do understand that she is still getting used to her new surroundings. I am her *5th* Mom!!! And I believe that this has a lot to do w/some of her issues. I want so much to somehow assure her of my love and care for her, make her comfortable to be here, and relax more. She gets startled at so much, such as a doorbell or a knock on a door on TV. In both of these cases I have tried talking to her and knocking on the table by my chair to show her all is ok. No help there. All but 2 of our previous pets were pups that we raised from birth and things just came naturally for pets and us. I am willing to attempt almost anything that any of you may have to suggest for our daily encounters. Anything???