My pup was abused physically & verbally by the breeder - YorkieTalk.com Forums

karmaistrue · 10-22-2006, 01:18 PM

I got my pup Chewy on Friday, Saturday i took him to the vet & come to find out he has ear mites, a skin infection, & demodex (we're still waiting on his stole sample)

When I first went to go pick him up from the airport he smelled like he hadn't been washed since he was born

You can also tell he's been abused anytime you go to pet him he kneels down on his belly like he afraid your going to hit him, he's scared of feet & loud noises

He doesn't know what it feels like to be held and hugged

Today he is till under the weather but he has started giving kisses but he's still very reserved & scared. He'll just sit in the bed with me & watch T.V & cuddle

I don't know what or how she was feeding him (he won't even eat out of the bowl, he eats off the floor) but he won't eat the Eukanuba puppy food (that's what she said she was feeding him) So I gave him some chicken breast & mixed it with rice & the puppy food

what can I do to try to make things better? How can I get him to trust us?

Kona · 10-22-2006, 01:21 PM

Poor little buddy. I'm sure you're doing everything right. It will probably take him sometime to see that he's not going to be hurt any longer. Thank goodness you took him out of that horrible situation.

luvmybabies · 10-22-2006, 01:28 PM

Poor baby. I am sure if you just smother him with love and give him some time he will be so happy and do a complete turn around. Bless his heart! Good luck!

GORJESS · 10-22-2006, 01:32 PM

When I brought Coco home she was really scared too. She would shake all day and when we would pet her it would get worse. I know Coco wasn't abused though. I think all puppies are nervous when they get to their new homes because everything is new to them, but they get used to it. After 2 days Coco was jumping around like she's been here for years. She didn't eat out of her bowl either, and still doesn't. I have to hand feed her or leave her food on the floor for her to eat. She wouldn't eat the food her breeder was giving her either, but I think she was just nervous and getting used to everything because eventually she did. Make sure you're giving him nutrical if he isn't eating good. Good Luck and Congrats!.

Dartprincess · 10-22-2006, 02:35 PM

Just give him time I'm sure he will learn to love you as much as you love him already. Poor baby breaks my heart to hear something like that.

karmaistrue · 10-22-2006, 02:41 PM

I really want him to get better, I really hate seeing him like this

I have to start his dips next week & i know it's going to take a lot out of him (my female pup who is his litter mate is also going through the same thing)

How can I get him started on dog food? He will only eat chicken & nutrical

Poor thing doesn't even know how to play with toys or walk up the stairs (he's already 5 1/2 months old)

BabyFidgette · 10-22-2006, 03:11 PM

I'm from Jersey, too...so spill the beans.

Whose this breeder?

Potter · 10-22-2006, 03:25 PM

Oh..

poor puppy. Hope things will be better for him. When I brought mine home, he was a bit shy of human hands and you can't pet him straight on the head. He tend to duck away. It only lasted a week or two. Puppies tend to be a bit skittish but mine will eat out of a bowl and has a giant appetite even when he was new here. I did switch him (gradually) from day one what the breeder feed him (Kirkland) and what I wanted to feed him (Innova Puppy).

BLowry · 10-22-2006, 03:35 PM

I am sorry this is happening...all I can say is be patient and keep giving him lots of love and attention to let him know you aren't going to hurt him. I guess I am lucky.. the breeder that I bought Sadie and Lillie from spends alot of time with the puppies...her daughter (who helps with the dogs and breeding) and her grandaughter (who is 15) they hold and play with them all the time so buy the time they go to their forever homes they are already socialized...As for his food...Personally, I wouldn't feed him Eukanuba...that isn't a very good food...(there is a thread on here somewhere that tells you what to stay away from in food) try to stick with foods made from human grade products...I wouldn't feed him by hand either...you could be starting a very bad habit..JMO

Good Luck!

Erin · 10-22-2006, 06:27 PM

You need to find a good positive reinforcement trainer FAST and do some private one on one consultations. A behaviorist can evaluate Chewy and tell you honestly how much might be reversible with a lot of work and the sooner you get started the better. Who knows, if you do the right training (and by training, I really mean conditioning) you might turn him around quickly.

If it makes you feel better, puppies wanting to eat off of the floor is normal. We went through 3 bowls before we found one Loki likes. I ended up using these big flat ceramic bowls and his food covers about 1/3 of the dish but thats how he likes it. Stainless was a no-go. He did VERY well with a plate, but I thought my friends and neighbors might not like to see my salad plates on the floor for the dog (HA!) but it sure works!!

Can you find one of these brands?
Innova
California Natural
Canidae
Wellness
Merrick
Natural Balance
Solid Gold

????

If you need help finding food or a trainer let me know!

peanut · 10-22-2006, 06:52 PM

He will come around as soon as he knows & trust you just start holding and loving them both alot and talk to the vet see what he thinks...Good Luck, it may take time but they will know they are love very soon.....

Reyna · 10-22-2006, 07:17 PM

Awww you are doing a great job....just lots of love and attention for your little angel

glad he is now with someone who loves him. Wish you and your little baby all the best

feminvstr · 10-23-2006, 06:43 AM

In all due respect the title on your thread is very a matter of fact, because your puppy is scared and submissive does not mean the breeder abused him this is a very strong accusation. He could simply have a reserved personality and scared from transition.

I would bet your puppy is a bit traumatized from the flight as well acclimating to his new surroundings and mom. The mites and skin problem are unfortunate ask the breeder to pay for his meds.

Also stating he smelled bad after you picked him up from the airport...more often than not puppies pee and poo in their crate during their flight, they have no choice ....

I am not defending the breeder (I dont know where you got your pup) I just think your title is a rush to judgement. Assuming!

best to you and your new baby!

Quote:

Originally Posted by karmaistrue

I got my pup Chewy on Friday, Saturday i took him to the vet & come to find out he has ear mites, a skin infection, & demodex (we're still waiting on his stole sample)

When I first went to go pick him up from the airport he smelled like he hadn't been washed since he was born

You can also tell he's been abused anytime you go to pet him he kneels down on his belly like he afraid your going to hit him, he's scared of feet & loud noises

He doesn't know what it feels like to be held and hugged

Today he is till under the weather but he has started giving kisses but he's still very reserved & scared. He'll just sit in the bed with me & watch T.V & cuddle

I don't know what or how she was feeding him (he won't even eat out of the bowl, he eats off the floor) but he won't eat the Eukanuba puppy food (that's what she said she was feeding him) So I gave him some chicken breast & mixed it with rice & the puppy food

what can I do to try to make things better? How can I get him to trust us?

Peters · 10-23-2006, 06:46 AM

demodex mange is genetic i believe and dogs that have that should not be bred! the owners of that puppys parents know that their dogs have it and bred anyway! poor dogs !!! i hope your little baby gets better it will just take some time to adjust and learn to trust people.

karmaistrue · 10-23-2006, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feminvstr

In all due respect the title on your thread is very a matter of fact, because your puppy is scared and submissive does not mean the breeder abused him this is a very strong accusation. He could simply have a reserved personality and scared from transition.

I would bet your puppy is a bit traumatized from the flight as well acclimating to his new surroundings and mom. The mites and skin problem are unfortunate ask the breeder to pay for his meds.

Also stating he smelled bad after you picked him up from the airport...more often than not puppies pee and poo in their crate during their flight, they have no choice ....

I am not defending the breeder (I dont know where you got your pup) I just think your title is a rush to judgement. Assuming!

best to you and your new baby!

No there's a whole lot more to the story but i posted it in another thread

Chewy has worms, demodex, skin infection because his demodex wasn't treated properly, & ear mites

This puppy was abused

There is no way a pup in good health & a pup that is being cared for would come to a person like this. There is no assumption here, it's a fact

I'm reporting her to BBB & ACK today. with shipping & all i paid over 1000.00 for my pup . I'm going to spend another 1000.00 just to get him well

10-22-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
karmaistrue YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jerzee Posts: 284	My pup was abused physically & verbally by the breeder I got my pup Chewy on Friday, Saturday i took him to the vet & come to find out he has ear mites, a skin infection, & demodex (we're still waiting on his stole sample) When I first went to go pick him up from the airport he smelled like he hadn't been washed since he was born You can also tell he's been abused anytime you go to pet him he kneels down on his belly like he afraid your going to hit him, he's scared of feet & loud noises He doesn't know what it feels like to be held and hugged Today he is till under the weather but he has started giving kisses but he's still very reserved & scared. He'll just sit in the bed with me & watch T.V & cuddle I don't know what or how she was feeding him (he won't even eat out of the bowl, he eats off the floor) but he won't eat the Eukanuba puppy food (that's what she said she was feeding him) So I gave him some chicken breast & mixed it with rice & the puppy food what can I do to try to make things better? How can I get him to trust us?

10-22-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	Poor little buddy. I'm sure you're doing everything right. It will probably take him sometime to see that he's not going to be hurt any longer. Thank goodness you took him out of that horrible situation. __________________ Kona Bernie

10-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
luvmybabies YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 364	Poor baby. I am sure if you just smother him with love and give him some time he will be so happy and do a complete turn around. Bless his heart! Good luck! __________________ LuvMyBabies http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l319/luvmy8babies/

10-22-2006, 02:35 PM	#5
Dartprincess Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 916	Just give him time I'm sure he will learn to love you as much as you love him already. Poor baby breaks my heart to hear something like that. __________________ Carol Minnie

10-22-2006, 03:11 PM	#7
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	I'm from Jersey, too...so spill the beans. Whose this breeder? __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

10-22-2006, 01:32 PM	#4
GORJESS Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 829	When I brought Coco home she was really scared too. She would shake all day and when we would pet her it would get worse. I know Coco wasn't abused though. I think all puppies are nervous when they get to their new homes because everything is new to them, but they get used to it. After 2 days Coco was jumping around like she's been here for years. She didn't eat out of her bowl either, and still doesn't. I have to hand feed her or leave her food on the floor for her to eat. She wouldn't eat the food her breeder was giving her either, but I think she was just nervous and getting used to everything because eventually she did. Make sure you're giving him nutrical if he isn't eating good. Good Luck and Congrats!.

10-22-2006, 02:41 PM	#6
karmaistrue YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jerzee Posts: 284	I really want him to get better, I really hate seeing him like this I have to start his dips next week & i know it's going to take a lot out of him (my female pup who is his litter mate is also going through the same thing) How can I get him started on dog food? He will only eat chicken & nutrical Poor thing doesn't even know how to play with toys or walk up the stairs (he's already 5 1/2 months old)

10-22-2006, 03:25 PM	#8
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Oh.. poor puppy. Hope things will be better for him. When I brought mine home, he was a bit shy of human hands and you can't pet him straight on the head. He tend to duck away. It only lasted a week or two. Puppies tend to be a bit skittish but mine will eat out of a bowl and has a giant appetite even when he was new here. I did switch him (gradually) from day one what the breeder feed him (Kirkland) and what I wanted to feed him (Innova Puppy). __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

10-22-2006, 03:35 PM	#9
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I am sorry this is happening...all I can say is be patient and keep giving him lots of love and attention to let him know you aren't going to hurt him. I guess I am lucky.. the breeder that I bought Sadie and Lillie from spends alot of time with the puppies...her daughter (who helps with the dogs and breeding) and her grandaughter (who is 15) they hold and play with them all the time so buy the time they go to their forever homes they are already socialized...As for his food...Personally, I wouldn't feed him Eukanuba...that isn't a very good food...(there is a thread on here somewhere that tells you what to stay away from in food) try to stick with foods made from human grade products...I wouldn't feed him by hand either...you could be starting a very bad habit..JMO Good Luck! __________________ Brenda

10-22-2006, 06:27 PM	#10
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	You need to find a good positive reinforcement trainer FAST and do some private one on one consultations. A behaviorist can evaluate Chewy and tell you honestly how much might be reversible with a lot of work and the sooner you get started the better. Who knows, if you do the right training (and by training, I really mean conditioning) you might turn him around quickly. If it makes you feel better, puppies wanting to eat off of the floor is normal. We went through 3 bowls before we found one Loki likes. I ended up using these big flat ceramic bowls and his food covers about 1/3 of the dish but thats how he likes it. Stainless was a no-go. He did VERY well with a plate, but I thought my friends and neighbors might not like to see my salad plates on the floor for the dog (HA!) but it sure works!! Can you find one of these brands? Innova California Natural Canidae Wellness Merrick Natural Balance Solid Gold ???? If you need help finding food or a trainer let me know! __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

10-22-2006, 06:52 PM	#11
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	He will come around as soon as he knows & trust you just start holding and loving them both alot and talk to the vet see what he thinks...Good Luck, it may take time but they will know they are love very soon..... __________________ KIM

10-22-2006, 07:17 PM	#12
Reyna Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 93	Awww you are doing a great job....just lots of love and attention for your little angel glad he is now with someone who loves him. Wish you and your little baby all the best __________________ Reyna Roxy

10-23-2006, 06:46 AM	#14
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	demodex mange is genetic i believe and dogs that have that should not be bred! the owners of that puppys parents know that their dogs have it and bred anyway! poor dogs !!! i hope your little baby gets better it will just take some time to adjust and learn to trust people. __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.