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02-23-2015, 04:48 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Island of Malta
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| Unsociable to Other Dogs; Going Abroad Hi, my Jake is almost three years old now and although he's not aggressive he barks a lot at people and other dogs. I took him to obedience classes some time ago and he can do a few basic commands - sit, stay, down, come (somewhat) but I can't seem to get him to relax with other people and dogs. When he was quite young, he was attacked by another Yorkie, before then he seemed fine. I'm scared to leave him get close to any dogs. When I was young I had a small dog and one day when I took him out for a walk he was attached by another dog and was killed, so naturally I'm thinking Jake may sense my own fear? The problem now is that I have to go abroad for 5 to 10 weeks to accompany my husband who requires cancer treatment. I've already got someone in mind to house/pet sit (I have also 5 cats) for 5 weeks but I need to also think about another 5 weeks. I was wondering whether I should find a temporary home for him with my neighbour but she has another male Yorkie. Any advice would be appreciated. Also, do you think that Jake would miss us while we're away. Thanks. |
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02-27-2015, 11:54 AM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Panama City Beach
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| Sorry you didn't get a reply sooner. Would it be possible for you to begin socializing Jake with your neighbor's yorkie now? Would you trust your neighbor to supervise thier introductions instead of you? This might help you rule out if YOU are the nervous one... They may become best buds Of course Jake will miss you!
__________________ Pam, mommy to Tyson and Rin, grandma to Ernie (Surely I'm not old enough to be a grandma) |
02-27-2015, 12:52 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA
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| I agree with the socialization possibilities with the neighbor. Have you talked with your vet about anti-anxiety medication for your pup. It might help him settle down some and help with socialization. I know no one want to put their pups (or kids) on medication, but it is a good alternative to many others. Yes I'm sure he will miss you, but if he is kindly cared for he will be Okay and glad to see you when you get home. Keep us posted!
__________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car |
02-27-2015, 01:47 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Oregon
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| Oh dear, yes I am sorry this post was missed. I hope you still have time before you travels to make some plans. Best wishes on your husbands recovery and little jakes adjustment.
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02-28-2015, 09:01 AM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Island of Malta
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| Unsociable to Other Dogs; Going Abroad Hi, thanks for the replies :-) There are still some weeks before we go abroad. I do intend to introduce him to my neighbour's dog as much as possible before I leave him with her and then there are the socializing classes with other dogs too, I just hope he will settle down after a few classes, not sure if I want to give him medication, although it's something to think about if I get desperate! He goes nuts when he sees another dog or someone visits. I've been putting him in his crate sometimes and let him see what's going on, he seems to quieten down a little bit. He will probably miss us less than we will miss him I suppose. We love him to bits of course. Thanks for your well wishes for my husband. |
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