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10-29-2008, 09:17 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Allen, Tx
Posts: 10
| Need advice- Moved and Yorkie is very scared I recently moved and my 10 month old is so scared. He was timid and skittish before but now when my roommate tries to feed him he goes and hides. He stays in his crate all day and won't go to my roommate when called. When I get home (my roommate works from home) he is excited and will even crawl up in my roommates lap on the couch and cuddle and go to sleep. He is also not eating as well which I expected. I am starting to get worried though. It has been 5 days and he doesn't seem to be showing any signs of improvement. I have the opportunity to take him camping this weekend but am afraid it may damage him more. Any advice would be so appreciated. |
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10-29-2008, 10:10 AM | #2 |
Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!!
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| Hi! I wanted to welcome you to YT!!! I wish I had some advice to help you with...but I don't. I haven't dealt with that before... I'm sure someone will come here and have some good ideas for you..sorry hon. Good luck with your little guy!
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10-29-2008, 10:42 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| Hi! Moves can be very stressful for these little ones. Some take it better then others, just depending on their personalities. We got Boo at 5 yrs old and it took him a few days to settle in and about 1 year to start really relaxing. Now granted he was a rescue and had some issues due to that, but he is a cautious boy and always does better if given time to study something out first. Gracie Ruth came to us when she was 12 weeks old and has only had 2 or 3 instances of being timid about something. To her, everyone is a joy to meet and everything is an adventure to have. We are blessed that her upbringing for her first 12 weeks was so positive (Thanks Lissette!!!) and that her personality is so outgoing. I've been very careful to continue the great beginning that Lissette started by making sure that all new situations are positive and that she always feels safe and protected. Is the roommate new as well as the home? Are their other new pets in the home now? Are their other pets missing that were there before? Do you notice if it is noisier? Walks always seem to help my kids adjust to new surroundings. Just be very aware of whats going on around you so that no strange dogs/people come up and startle him. I also start them out with brief trips to local pet stores, home improvement stores, car rides, to help them see new sights, and show them that the new place we come back to is 'home'. Lots of loving, treats, praise, gentle talk, hugs and play will probably help the most. Does he have that special food that he just loves? Try jump starting his appetite with a bite or 2. I also find good luck in hand feeding when they are off their food. I usually sit by their bowl and hand them a piece or 2 and just talk softly and spend some time with them while they eat. As for the camping trip, I'm not sure I'd take him acting as stressed as he is unless you know that he loves the outdoors then it might be a good distraction. However, if you don't take him, who will be watching him? Leaving him with someone else right now may do more harm then taking him with you. How's that for a wishy-washy answer? Sorry this got so long, if you've made it this far you are a saint! You didn't say where you moved from, I live in Allen also, Gracie Ruth is 9 months old if you'd ever like to meetup, go for a walk, need a GREAT vet, have questions about were to find the best ??? please feel free to pm me. I love getting with other Yorkie people.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
10-29-2008, 10:54 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Allen, Tx
Posts: 10
| Thanks Teresa. I moved from Allen to Plano. The roommate is new and there are other pets but they are outside. He does have my other dog who he has been with since I have had him so that is some stability. He will eat his soft food but not his dry food. I mix them together. I do hand feed him and that works sometimes. My roommate feeds the dogs in the morning so I may have to ask them to do that too. I think one problem is that I haven't socialized him enough up to this point. I will start making little trips like you suggested. Thanks very much for your feedback and suggestions. It is greatly appreciated! |
10-29-2008, 11:08 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| If it's his hard food that he's not eating so well, there could be a tooth issue. A visit to the vet may be in order. It also could be that at some point he got scared by the other pets and just doesn't want to risk being out of his crate while you aren't there. How is your other dog adjusting? I know it sounds corny, but walks really do amazing things to pull a 'pack' together. Even if it's just for 10 -15 minutes a day, walking them will help to bind them together and form a secure group. It will also reinforce to your guy that your roommate is part of the pack and will watch out for him. Good luck and let me know if you'd ever like to get the 'kids' together for an outing.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
10-29-2008, 10:22 PM | #6 | |
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| Quote:
Good idea!!
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