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Old 03-19-2009, 08:37 PM   #1
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okay so here's my problem.. i adopted a yorkie today.. and she seems soooo scared.. i tried holding her to calm her but all she wants to do is sit in a corner and be alone.. is there anything i can do to help her come out of her shell??.. i have other dogs and they seem to like her but she's just so reserved and hesitant ..
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You just adopted her today, it's been a big transition for her. Be patient and gentle with her and given time she most likely will be much better soon. Having worked with some very timid foster dogs before, I know it takes time for them to adjust.
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Give her some time, and keep being gentle and kind.
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cuddles cuddles and more cuddles how old is she? has she been in a bad situation ?aybe she is afraid of the other dogs. dont give up lots of love will help when we brought one of ours home we warmed up a towel for her to cuddle with and now she wont sleep with out her warm beanie bag .well good luck
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I have had several very shy, timid, dogs, and the best thing you can do is be patient with her. Project a very calm, gentle, and confident demeanor around her. Dogs are very sensitive and will pick up frustration or impatience from you. I would talk with her in a calm, yet cheerful tone, and gently encourage her to play and explore and give her tiny treats when she is being brave.

What I've found has also helped me tremendously is to support her transition with flower essences. I've used Spirit Essences Spirit Essences - Holistic Remedies for Animals, and used their "Foster Care Remedy", "Self Esteem" and "Stress Stopper" with wonderful success.

But remember that it may take several days, even weeks for her to build her confidence. Just project love and patience with her, and she will return it back to you ten-fold! Good luck, and keep us posted!
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just give her lots of love and time she will come around, you just got her and she is in a new place
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Congratulations! Don't worry...the best thing you can do is refrain from pushing yourself on her. Let her come to you when she is ready. Try not to pick her up or pet her very much...give her space. After she observes you and hears you speaking quietly and kindly, she'll feel safer and will really warm to you when you start feeding her foods she likes. No matter how cute she is, force yourself to let her be and respect her need to be independent for awhile. Hope this will help...Susan & Bula
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thanks guys for all the support and advice.. i think the aroma therapy is a very good idea. i'll try that as well as continuing to be patient.. i think she's coming around slowly.. she's very hesitant to come to me but once i pick her up and hold her she seems peaceful just sleeping in my lap.. oh yeah... she's two years old and i honestly have no idea what kind of background she came from before me..
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I agree with everyone else, love love and more love. Since you don't know what her background is just assume it was the worst, that is why she is so shy.
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I would give her love and a SWEATER! I have found that to give them a sweater will help them feel a bit more secure. My mom's rescue dog lives in his sweaters and he loves the security they bring, and warmth. Talk softly and also let him/or her have a quiet spot until they feel like coming out of their shell a bit more.
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Marley did this a bit too. And he is a teenie puppy! At first, he would sit on the opposite end of the couch and didn't really want to cuddle or sit near me. It's been 5 days since he came here and now he wants to sleep on my head!

She just needs to get used to you, your voice, your smell, the noises in your house. I would say don't force her to cuddle and be loved on if she is really shy and acting upset. Let her tell you when she's ready. You can sit on the floor or the couch and have some yummies and just talk sweetly. Or, if she is REALLY shy just set the treats next to you and ignore her - read a book, watch TV. And let her work up the courage to come get them.

She'll come around! Good luck!
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I would give her love and a SWEATER! I have found that to give them a sweater will help them feel a bit more secure. My mom's rescue dog lives in his sweaters and he loves the security they bring, and warmth. Talk softly and also let him/or her have a quiet spot until they feel like coming out of their shell a bit more.

After reading a book on animal behavior, I think the sweater is an excellent idea. It's a bit lengthy to explain in a short post but an animal calms down when some slight pressure is applied to their bodies. And, a sweater clinging to their body would have the same affect.
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No worry it's normal.

Try to keep her in one room at a time, she will get comfortable faster in her new space that if she got the run of the house..

Let HER COME TO YOU. You want to be near her at all time but don't touch her.If you sit on the ground, not facing her, she will come to you faster. Grab a book, your lap top or watch tv and do you own things. She'll come when she's ready.

There is 2 sound you can do that can help her want to come to you.

It work really well as it go get her basic instinct.

1: A sucking/suction noise. Like a baby make on a Pacifiers. It is a very comforting sound for your puppies and it will help you guys to bound. Remind her of her mommy.

2 is POP-POP-POP-POP-POP-POP using a really high pitch noise. It sound like an other pup for them so she will accept you faster and want to be near you.

Buy her a teddy bear, puppies like to sleep in pack. She will feel safer sleeping with her "body"

Good luck.

I am sure you'll be fine.
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I would give her love and a SWEATER! I have found that to give them a sweater will help them feel a bit more secure. My mom's rescue dog lives in his sweaters and he loves the security they bring, and warmth. Talk softly and also let him/or her have a quiet spot until they feel like coming out of their shell a bit more.
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After reading a book on animal behavior, I think the sweater is an excellent idea. It's a bit lengthy to explain in a short post but an animal calms down when some slight pressure is applied to their bodies. And, a sweater clinging to their body would have the same affect.
That sounds so much like swaddeling with infants. Great idea!!
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