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Dodge · 05-09-2008, 08:08 PM

So Dodger came home last night. He's only liked my hand once in the ride home and when I've had to feed him Nutrical since he's barely eaten today. He's constantly underfoot, but recoils when I bend to pick him up (does he think he's going back to his crate?). Yet, once on my lap, he stays there, climbs up to my neck and hangs on to my shirt if I try to put him down.

Sniffed through the night and exhibited what the breeder calls anxiety symptoms: coughing, sniffing, some shaking. Barks incessantly once in his pen or crate.

BUT. Unlike yesterday, he does venture into his exercise pen and when I left for dinner tonight and came back, he clearly had stopped barking at some point.

When does this end?

Pictures soon....only 1/2 hour sleep last night. Little sucker ended up in my bed.

Dodger

spr377 · 05-09-2008, 08:18 PM

When he is up near your neck, try talking softly and massage and pet him....this seems to relax puppies...will make him feel safe and more comfortable with you. Soon, he will want you to pick him up!

Little Bit · 05-09-2008, 09:49 PM

It sounds like he wasn't held and played with a lot in his first home. Give him time. He will adjust. He doesn't hate you. He's just scared of his new surroundings. Congratulations on the new family member.

Mom to Hot Rod · 05-09-2008, 09:55 PM

He is probably very scared and feels very out of sorts. Give him lots of loving and attention. Don't force it, just let it happen naturally.

silyjillie · 05-09-2008, 10:31 PM

He doesnt hate you! Poor guy is just scared and taking some time to adjust to his new home. Give him time and he'll be following you everywhere! Congrats on your pup tho!!

red98vett · 05-10-2008, 03:58 AM

Imagine you as a kid - being taken from the only place you know - having to endure a car/plane ride and ending up in a STRANGE LOCATION with strange people - You may have had sisters and brothers, and you for SURE had a mom - now....they're all gone.....no where to be seen ....that's what he's feeling right now.

Give him time and be patient - they have to have time to adjust and hopefully he will soon

Deenie · 05-10-2008, 03:58 AM

awww I agree with the others, just give him some loving and tender words, he'll come around

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 05-10-2008, 04:13 AM

I agree with the others. It's going to take time. Before you know it, he will be your best friend.

How old is he?

You're a new Mother and new Mother's never get to sleep

bchgirl · 05-10-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Imagine you as a kid - being taken from the only place you know - having to endure a car/plane ride and ending up in a STRANGE LOCATION with strange people - You may have had sisters and brothers, and you for SURE had a mom - now....they're all gone.....no where to be seen ....that's what he's feeling right now.

Give him time and be patient - they have to have time to adjust and hopefully he will soon

Agree totally here.

Laughing about the sleeping arrangements...I cave fairly early on too. I betcha he loves you lots more today.

Baby Madeleine · 05-10-2008, 04:26 AM

Aww, just give him time. He doesn't hate you, just getting used to his new surroundings. Just give him lots of love and before you know it he'll be giving you lots of yummy yorkie kisses

I can't wait to see pics and I hope you get some sleep soon! I remember those days

tmatherly · 05-10-2008, 04:45 AM

He's scared, and you are exhausted! Believe me, after going through the puppy nights very recently I feel your pain. I promise this will pass. I have had my puppy for 3 weeks now and he's doing great now, but he was so subdued and scared on the car ride home and the first two days after we got him I was telling everybody what a calm little guy he was (although crying at night for three solid nights...then it stopped like turning off the faucet!) Boy was I wrong about the "calm little guy"! He is a little firecracker now! He plays all day long. My other two are slowly accepting him into the pack even though he tries to force his way in.

Try to stay calm and be patient and you will be rewarded. I promise he won't cry forever!

RMKC · 05-10-2008, 06:31 AM

oh poor baby is probebley scared to death being away from Mom, Siblings, now he is in strange surroundings with strange people, i would be scared too. lots of patience, lots of loving and talking to him softly and shortly he will become your Shadow

yorkiesmiles · 05-10-2008, 08:28 AM

try to spend as much time on the floor with him as possible. Remember you're a giant to him. "You've had a lot of other good advice and maybe with some sleep, you'll see how much your furbaby does love you.

YorkieAunt · 05-10-2008, 08:35 AM

How is he doing today? Tessa never ended up spending one nite in her crate. I had every intention of crate training her at nite then she started whining a little and she has been in my bed ever since!

That was almost 6mths ago!
It also took her awhile to adjust ( probably about 2 or 3 days) to her new home. Just give it time!

katelin · 05-10-2008, 08:38 AM

I also cover the sleeping crate with a towel on three sides and leave the door open during the day. They seem to like crawling back into the dark secure place when they are insecure.

Sounds like you are on the right track. Good luck.

05-09-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
Dodge No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 22	My puppy hates me So Dodger came home last night. He's only liked my hand once in the ride home and when I've had to feed him Nutrical since he's barely eaten today. He's constantly underfoot, but recoils when I bend to pick him up (does he think he's going back to his crate?). Yet, once on my lap, he stays there, climbs up to my neck and hangs on to my shirt if I try to put him down. Sniffed through the night and exhibited what the breeder calls anxiety symptoms: coughing, sniffing, some shaking. Barks incessantly once in his pen or crate. BUT. Unlike yesterday, he does venture into his exercise pen and when I left for dinner tonight and came back, he clearly had stopped barking at some point. When does this end? Pictures soon....only 1/2 hour sleep last night. Little sucker ended up in my bed. Dodger

05-09-2008, 09:49 PM	#3
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	It sounds like he wasn't held and played with a lot in his first home. Give him time. He will adjust. He doesn't hate you. He's just scared of his new surroundings. Congratulations on the new family member. __________________ Little Bit

05-09-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	He is probably very scared and feels very out of sorts. Give him lots of loving and attention. Don't force it, just let it happen naturally. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

05-09-2008, 10:31 PM	#5
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	He doesnt hate you! Poor guy is just scared and taking some time to adjust to his new home. Give him time and he'll be following you everywhere! Congrats on your pup tho!! __________________ Jill, Meeko's Mom

05-10-2008, 03:58 AM	#6
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Imagine you as a kid - being taken from the only place you know - having to endure a car/plane ride and ending up in a STRANGE LOCATION with strange people - You may have had sisters and brothers, and you for SURE had a mom - now....they're all gone.....no where to be seen ....that's what he's feeling right now. Give him time and be patient - they have to have time to adjust and hopefully he will soon __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

05-09-2008, 08:18 PM	#2
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 2,015	When he is up near your neck, try talking softly and massage and pet him....this seems to relax puppies...will make him feel safe and more comfortable with you. Soon, he will want you to pick him up!

05-10-2008, 03:58 AM	#7
Deenie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,292 Blog Entries: 1	awww I agree with the others, just give him some loving and tender words, he'll come around __________________ Dena Rick Big C little c and Zoe Nub

05-10-2008, 04:13 AM	#8
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	I agree with the others. It's going to take time. Before you know it, he will be your best friend. How old is he? You're a new Mother and new Mother's never get to sleep __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved

05-10-2008, 04:26 AM	#10
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	Aww, just give him time. He doesn't hate you, just getting used to his new surroundings. Just give him lots of love and before you know it he'll be giving you lots of yummy yorkie kisses I can't wait to see pics and I hope you get some sleep soon! I remember those days __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

05-10-2008, 04:45 AM	#11
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	He's scared, and you are exhausted! Believe me, after going through the puppy nights very recently I feel your pain. I promise this will pass. I have had my puppy for 3 weeks now and he's doing great now, but he was so subdued and scared on the car ride home and the first two days after we got him I was telling everybody what a calm little guy he was (although crying at night for three solid nights...then it stopped like turning off the faucet!) Boy was I wrong about the "calm little guy"! He is a little firecracker now! He plays all day long. My other two are slowly accepting him into the pack even though he tries to force his way in. Try to stay calm and be patient and you will be rewarded. I promise he won't cry forever! __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525

05-10-2008, 06:31 AM	#12
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	oh poor baby is probebley scared to death being away from Mom, Siblings, now he is in strange surroundings with strange people, i would be scared too. lots of patience, lots of loving and talking to him softly and shortly he will become your Shadow __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

05-10-2008, 08:28 AM	#13
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	try to spend as much time on the floor with him as possible. Remember you're a giant to him. "You've had a lot of other good advice and maybe with some sleep, you'll see how much your furbaby does love you. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

05-10-2008, 08:35 AM	#14
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 622	How is he doing today? Tessa never ended up spending one nite in her crate. I had every intention of crate training her at nite then she started whining a little and she has been in my bed ever since! That was almost 6mths ago! It also took her awhile to adjust ( probably about 2 or 3 days) to her new home. Just give it time! __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

05-10-2008, 08:38 AM	#15
katelin YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,778	I also cover the sleeping crate with a towel on three sides and leave the door open during the day. They seem to like crawling back into the dark secure place when they are insecure. Sounds like you are on the right track. Good luck. __________________ *LaVail Yorkshire Terriers*