Scared of so much

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by 4doggiemama

I have a 10 yr. old that shakes. She's a puppymill doggie and is mentally challenged. My husband always says he feels sorry for her---what must it feel like to always be so afraid? My 11 yr. old came from a nasty home situation and after 9 yrs. still doesn't want to be held unless I force her. On some threads there has been talk of seeing a behavioralist or giving obedience training. Have no idea whether these techniques work. Just things I've heard of.
Joanne

Sam is not a puppymill dog nor is he mentally challenged. Mary and I have discussed this. I truly think it is because of the difference in our households. My home is very quiet and only the dogs make noise. We are a retired couple and there aren't a lot of people in and out. Mary has a very active household and I think he is just trying to get used to it.

[maxs_momma]

Originally Posted by 4doggiemama

I have a 10 yr. old that shakes. She's a puppymill doggie and is mentally challenged. My husband always says he feels sorry for her---what must it feel like to always be so afraid? My 11 yr. old came from a nasty home situation and after 9 yrs. still doesn't want to be held unless I force her. On some threads there has been talk of seeing a behavioralist or giving obedience training. Have no idea whether these techniques work. Just things I've heard of.
Joanne

First i want to say sorry here i start a post asking for advice then i disapear but i have been in court most of the day (child custody not for the puppy mill) then the rest has been run run run

Oh i am so sorry that is so sad i feel for those little babies and i think you are doing a great thing by showing them the love that they so desperately need As for Sam he came from a great loving place so no worries there because he was showered with all the love possible He has finally gotten past the big noises like the furnace air return and the washer and dryer and now acts as if noise doesn't bother him well he barks at noises now lol. He does like to be held sometimes but only if he is the one that asks you to hold him if he doesn't and you try to hold him you can forget it he will have no part of it. We he wants to he can be a big cuddler but only when he wants to. Part of me was wondering if maybe he is just cold? It just bothers me to see him shake i feel so helpless and want to cry because i don't know if he is still just adjusting or if he is cold or if he is just a nervous nanny.

[maxs_momma]

Thanks everyone for the advice it is nice to know that others have been through this and i am not alone

[maxs_momma]

I just wanted to let everyone know that hubby and i went out last night and found Sam a shirt and a sweater that fits him we put the sweater on him and within 20 minutes he was a changed yorkie he stopped shaking and started running around playing and loving on everyone all you have to do is say his name and he will run to you and give you kisses it is so sweet i feel like a total idiot thinking this whole entire time that he was scared and maybe he was in the beginning but the last part has been only because he is cold i feel so bad about not knowing but so good now that it is taken care of and he is acting right at home with all of us