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12-31-2007, 03:14 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas
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| fearful yorkie Any ideas out there to help me in overcoming anxiety in an abused yorkie we rescued about 2 weeks ago. I just read about the "anxiety wrap" which I just did and my yorkie was asleep belly up in my arms within about 5 minutes. I also purchased a homeopathic anxiety mix at the pet store which does not seem to help. Anything else out there that has worked? Anyone tried Prozac with success for your yorkie? |
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12-31-2007, 03:29 PM | #2 |
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| puppy I would continue to do what you are doing for a few months...Your Yorkie has to learn to trust again..you could talk to your vet if there is not improvement...best wishes |
12-31-2007, 03:40 PM | #3 |
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| Loki has fear issues. He was taken away from mom and littermates too early and some of it could just be his personality. Anyway, my vet doesn't recommend medication, just slow behavior modification. He still barks at loud noises but thanks to a LOT of positive reinforcement obedience training he understands me when I give him commands. He knows what things like "no one's there" and "it's on tv" and just "quiet" means. Work on communication and let him trust you. You don't even need a fancy anxiety wrap, although they work, a tight t-shirt works too!
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12-31-2007, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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12-31-2007, 04:05 PM | #5 |
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| I guess I should also say that Loki does things like hide in the closet during storms. Since he is fine when in the closet, and scared when he's not, we just move in bed in there on nights when there are thunderstorms and let him chill. No sense forcing the issue. He's also fearful of other dogs (esp. big dogs) and we work on that constantly with treats on our walks. There are many many books out there that explain how. Check out "Fearful Fido".
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12-31-2007, 05:16 PM | #6 |
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12-31-2007, 05:16 PM | #7 | |
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I never heard of a wrap. How do you do that and what does it do to help and how long do you keep them wrapped? | |
12-31-2007, 07:15 PM | #8 |
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| It sounds like holding, soothing voice is the answer. I rescued Charlie a year ago, and it takes time for them to trust. Personally, I wouldn't give an anxiety drug. Rescues are a special breed and usually have been abused and kicked to the curb. Bless you for adopting and time is on your side. Warmly, Deborah
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12-31-2007, 07:27 PM | #9 |
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| Other what has been said I just think a lot of time, patience, and of course TONS OF LOVE and your baby will learn to trust you and give you all the love back! Good luck and welcome to YT! |
01-01-2008, 06:15 AM | #10 |
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| Whoa - please slow down on your expectations of a fearful rescue. It takes a lot of time for them to relax and learn to trust again. Drugs are not the answer at this stage of the game. All they will do is cover up but not cure her of what she is fearful of. It can take months for them to learn to trust again and patience is the most important thing. Can you tell me exactly what your little one is doing? Do you know her background? All of my Yorkies were rescue and some came from some very bad situations and had no contact with humans only a puppy mill breeder. It took her a very long time to trust but with a soft voice and special little treats she slowly (months and months) learned to trust again and come to me. I could not wear tennis shoes around her as she would freak so I assume that is what the breeder wore but I just don't know. With an abused Yorkie rescue you have to start over from the beginning and teach them that you will not harm them. They will learn to trust again but they will never forget what happened to them in the first place and will always have some guards up.
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01-01-2008, 08:18 AM | #11 | |
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