It could be that all the abuse she suffered was inside the house, so the bad memories could last a long time. It must be difficult for you not to get the response you expect after all your love and attention. If this little one is emotionally scarred, then i think you have to back off a bit till she finds some confidence. Go about your day and try to ignore prada as much as possible. Make sure she is warm, fed and safe, but dont try calling her to you just yet. I think dogs need to suss everything out before they learn to trust. Let her see you being happy and carefree, but not putting any pressure on her to come to you. Im sure in time, and with lots of patience you will win her heart. Another good book to read is The Dog Listener by Jan Fennell. She adopted a severely abused jack russell and won him round, and im sure she would inspire you if you have a read! good luck.

From the short week that I've known you and Prada (sort of ;)), the love, support, and encouragement you guys give her has become so apparent. She's been doing so great at the dog park! You are doing a great great great job with her! :)

I just wanted to say how happy I am Prada has found you. Others have given great advice. I know with time she will do great.

Remember, Be consistant and have a routine. They need this. She will come around. Cant imagine what she has gone thru. I have a 7 month old that runs and plays and eats like and elephant. She WILL come around. Where does she sleep? Housebreaking is not bad just take out every 30 min and give her a command. Mine is HURRY UP..All of mine sleep with me. Yorkies love to be with people and Love to Cuddle. Get her on a good dog food. I free feed mine so there is never food aggresions, but I have 5.Please post pics of her and Bless you for giving her a great home

Welcome to YT. I too bought a abused Yorkie. She was made to stay outside. She was chained to a garden flag pole when we went to see her. She had never had a trim or cut. She had fleas and her little hair was past her chin. She couldn't even see. It was 100 degrees outside, she didn't even have food or water. She was thin and sad. I asked the owner, where does she sleep? She said there on the ground. No shade or anything. She had a old collar on that was half eaten into and chained up with a retractable leash. She had the leash wrapped around the flag pole. She didn't even have room to play or potty. When we walked up to see her. She didn't even bark or anything. She was scared to death. I told my husband, let's buy her and if it doesn't work out then we can place her somewhere. I can't stand for this baby to suffer. She is going to die. They told me, she was updated on her shots. Of course, she wasn't. I took her to the vet as soon as I left from there. They said she was very lucky to have us. The first week, she didn't bark or cry or anything. When she had a potty mistake, she hid from us too. She started to come around after a week or so. Now I can't get her to shut up. LOL She is precious to us. We started crate training her and she slept in the crate until about a month and a half ago. Now she sleeps with me. We bought her when she was 6 months old. They bought her to breed with a yorkie poo. They sold that dog too. She was having a hard time potty training so they put her outside. With a little patience, they will get it right. We have had her 9 months now. She is a very spoiled puppy. She gets everything. I hope this helps.

I"m glad she is in a good home now, time will help I'm sure:aimeeyork

Once again, you guys have been so amazing, and once again tears are brought to my eyes. Today was a lot better. Its so strange how yesterday she was terrified of the house and today when we came home she ran to the door waiting for it to open! She was good at the puppy park today, even when she got aggravated at the boy pups (my friend [princessdiana] told me she's going into heat). I guess we're going to have to stay away from the puppy park for awhile. I took her on a walk around OU a little bit ago to take advantage of the warm weather and get her acclimated to walks instead of playing at the dog park. She did great! She was terrified of the few people still walking around campus, but one was singing with no headphones, so I kind of was too. Other than that she's been good. I even woke up to find she peed on the mat! I feel like she's giving me a treat today for the discouraging day yesterday. Everything you guys have said has made so much sense, and has really helped me. Your posts have let me see what she may be going through much better, and have let us know we aren't alone which has been invaluable. Just thank-you guys for caring so much and for taking the time, once again, to let me know it. I'll be giving Prada lots of love from you, and I'll be putting up pictures of her this weekend. Again, thank-you all so much, and I'm going to try to write each of you personally and thank you for your care. Love you guys! :animal36

I think Yorkies (maybe all dogs, don't know, all I've ever had are Yorkies) have a little esp in them. My dogs get excited before I even touch the leashes, they already sense we're going for a walk. Same with going for a car ride to grandma's. If I want to surprise them, I have to work double hard to think of something else, because I swear they can read my mind!

Once she gets used to you, and her new home, she will get the idea that you're not out to hurt her. It's probably all so new and overwhelming at first. You're on the right path, just stick with it!

Teresa

Wonderful story and thank you for saving this little one! I believe that when they are younger as in both of these little ones and the abuse isn't sever they will bounce back.

I've noticed too that whenever there is a thread similar to this about someone taking in a pup who has been abused or abandoned there are always others wanting to share their stories as well. There are so many unsung heroes on YT that have rescues and rehomes that go unnoticed. Thank you to each of you for doing your part to make the lives better of so many pups.:thumbs up

So glad to hear that things are turning for you & Prada (love the name! ;))

I am sure that the 2 of you will have a wonderful relationship!

Bless you for taking this poor little pup in!

You've gotten a lot of great advice. She is learning to trust you, so my guess is, it will be like any other kind of learning. She'll take steps forward and back, but more forward steps than backwards ones... you'll notice that her timid days become less frequent, and eventually you'll have a sassy little princess on your hands! Best of luck to you.

That made me LMAO! :D

I'm so glad that today is a better day for Prada. Your hard work is paying off already :thumbup:

I am so so happy you rescued her from those horrible people. I literally began to cry while reading your story.
The most important thing right now is to show her how much she is loved and adored and always talk to her in a gentle loving voice no matter what.
A great idea would be to take her down to Pet Smart or Petco for some minor indoor potty training classes. Just tell the trainer exactly what you told us and that way she knows to pay extra care and attention to her.
She needs lots and lots of love and caring. As long as nobody raises their voice in your house she will be fine and adjust quickly.
Thank you for rescuing that beautiful soul. Welcome to YT :)

So, I finally posted a little album of Prada's first week. I didn't take any at the puppy park because she was all over the place, so most of them are just her sleeping, hahah. Again thank-you guys so much for everything, each time I get online and check there's some new encouragement for us and it means so much. I'm glad I've made some invaluable friends. Please take a look at our little baby, sorry the pictures aren't pro quality, but I got so much pressure I knew I had to upload soon :rolleyes: hahah.

Oh, she looks so happy!! I love the ones of her sleeping - she just looks so at home and at peace!

I got Pebbles when she was 9 months old, she sounds alittle like your pup. I waited on taking her to the park with Lucy until I felt she trusted me. I had to be sure she would come to me if there was any problems at the doggie park.

Great suggestions have been given, just know it takes time to turn the fear of bad treatment around. I will never forget the first time I pulled the broom out of the closet to sweep. She was very scared!

Your pup is very lucky, same as my little Pebbles!!

Those pix are so cute! I tell Lucy she looks like a teddy bear all the time! She looks really relaxed!

Teresa

You could try carrying some treats with you, and every time your dog meets a new person, have that person give the dog a treat so it knows all people bring good things.