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06-12-2008, 10:43 AM | #16 |
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06-12-2008, 10:45 AM | #17 |
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| I can't believe that a dog trainer would say she is that way because of where she came from or even suggest that?!?!?! That doesn't sound like a trainer I would go to anyway. Look at Ceasar's dogs....all of his dogs are rescues and they are perfectly behaved. One does not have to do with the other!! Good luck with your training!
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06-12-2008, 10:49 AM | #18 | |
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06-12-2008, 10:55 AM | #19 | |
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| may not be the breeder I have seen this type of dog a few times now. A little stand-offish, shy, slinks down away from you like they are about to get a beating when you just want to pet them...I own one! I have a friend with a pom who does the same thing, and I know of several other yorkies who also act this way. I refer to them as "autistic dogs", half joking, half truth...you would swear that they were abused or hurt at some point in their lives...two of the ones I know about, and my Melody were "singletons"... the only pup in the litter. That can have a lot to do with their personalities. Melody was born in my house, the only pup in a very much anticipated litter. I knew I was going to keep her and show her before she was born. From the moment of her birth I loved and adored her, kissing her, playing with her, and loving her. She was not taken from her mamma to soon either, she liveD with her mom for 7 years, lol. She was always stand-offish, and shy. She will barely let me take her picture. It is just her personality I believe. I even took her to a dog psychic to see if I could get her to trust in me and return the love I have for her. She sits on my feet when I am on the computer. She sleeps right on me at night. I know she loves me, but she does not look me in the eye, and she does not EVER EVER EVER give me a kiss! It breaks my heart. She kisses other people, just not me. She is a stubborn little stinker too! But I love her anyhow, and I understand that she is just different from most other dogs, and I accept her for how she is.Once I heard that other doggies were like her too, it did not hurt my feelings as much as it used to. I know she loves me, but on her own terms. I just wanted you to know that although you have some doubts about your breeder, and you may be right about that...it does not mean this problem is due to your breeder. Sue & Cricket (and Melody too) Quote:
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06-12-2008, 11:28 AM | #20 | |
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06-12-2008, 11:35 AM | #21 |
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| I am so sorry about the discouraging comment the behaviorist made. My Kimchee is also a shy boy. He loves people, and he loves my friends coming home and visiting, but when he is outside, he is a bit shy. Since we added Mochi (yorkie girl) into our family, I patiently 'taught' him playing with Mochi was a good thing, after one month, he changed from looking at Mochi from a distance to chasing and playing with her. We are happy to see that change. We are still working on some other aspects, too. I hope your baby will turn around, just be patient and be consistent in the training. I wish you all the luck.
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06-12-2008, 06:10 PM | #22 |
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| Thanks for all your encouraging suggestions! It's nice to know that others have been in the same situation. I will be very consistent and continue working on it. It's funny that Chelsea was so much better this evening. She proved her mom wrong! LOL |
06-12-2008, 06:50 PM | #23 |
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| You said you got off the "phone" with this trainer. Did they actually even "see" your baby? If you're fitting the pieces together, maybe your baby is a puppy mill puppy with some genetic pre-dispositions to behavioral problems (I had one with some serious problems.) HOWEVER, in no way should she be dismissed or written off for that!! IF that's even the problem (and only time and more information will tell), she may need a bit more patience and work on your end. And true as someone referred to Cesar's had cases - a good trainer can still work wonders with poorly bred dogs. Big hugs and good luck. I'm glad she's better tonight. I think you'll work it out with her and find the perfect balance.
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10-23-2009, 01:40 PM | #24 | |
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Back in Dec. '06 I bought a yorkie from the very same breeder that you did (specialyorkies in OK). I'm not sure when you bought yours, but anyway... I haven't had one issue with my girl. She is an amazing dog, as my girlfirend and I always say "she's the bestest". I was totally comfortable with the breeder too, even though we needed our girl shipped to us since we are over 1,000 miles away. I talked to the lady (Misti) on the phone a few times prior to the purchase and totally agree that she was helpful and seemed legit. We love our pup so much that I would totally buy another from the same breeder, but the breeder seems to have fallen off the face of the planet. Perhaps we were sold a dog that was raised in "less than desirable" conditions, but she turned out great. I really don't know. It would kind of hurt a bit deep inside if that was the case, but I like to think it's not. If anyone has any idea, I'd love to get an answer. I'd also love to hear an update on the original poster's fur baby. | |
10-23-2009, 01:48 PM | #25 |
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| I am so sorry that I don't have the answer for you, all I can say is there are some GREAT suggestions from other members and I wanted to praise all of them for those, and to wish you all the very best and to let you know, that I really hope it works out for you, I am sure it will in time.
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10-23-2009, 02:06 PM | #26 |
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| Have you tried hand feeding her? This helps the dog realize you are the bringer of all goodness in life and then you can transition that over to other people as well (have them give her treats/food).
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10-23-2009, 07:44 PM | #27 |
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| My male Yorkie is almost two years old and he is so shy and timid. When I reach down to pet him or pick him up, he cowers like he has been abused or beat. It is sad. He will come to me and he is very affectionate but I don't understand why he cowers. He has never been abused, we have never raised our voice with him, never needed to. The breeder can't be blamed, I have since purchased another Yorkie from her and she her personality is totally different. |
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