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09-17-2005, 12:49 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ohio
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| nervous pup I usually take Bella most everywhere we go. Recently when it was hot I had to put her in the cage when we went swimming for the afternoons. I stay at home so she was used to me being there before. Then we went on vacation for a week and she was boarded. She was six months old. She must have thought we weren't returning. Now she is very nervous and cries and barks and tries to escape from the cage. The other day she tried to bite the cage and got her mouth caught on the bars. It was very traumatic. She was stuck for a few minutes. Some how she managed to get out without much blood. Now I am afraid to put her back in it. I think at eight months she can be trusted in one small room like the bathroom for like an hour or two if I can't take her somewhere with me. She has been going everwhere with me lately. I have tried the tv when I leave. She is such a baby. She shakes and gets so scared. Plus she is very noise sensitive and jumps at every small sound. Poor baby. Why is she so nervous? Is it in the breed? Thanks, Michele |
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09-17-2005, 01:17 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC
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| Temperament is to some extent inherited. It could also be that because you take her everywhere she simply isn't acclimated to being alone and feels very insecure without you (a dog's natural instinct is to stay with its pack). My Glory (shelter rescue mutt) is fine in her crate at home but when I used to work at a vet's and took her to work with me, she would become extremely anxious when kenneled...most likely reminescent of her time spent at the shelter. Bad experiences, even brief ones, can create phobias that are difficult to overcome. You need to try to create a positive association with being crated/confined alone. If she has crate issues specifically, why don't you purchase a $20 babygate and confine her to the kitchen? Offer her toys/treats to keep her occupied while you're gone, and initially when you crate/confine her, shut the door, open it right back up, and praise her like CRAZY! Act like the 3 seconds she spent confined was the most amazing event in the history of yorkie ownership. Very, very gradually start leaving her for longer periods, not going out of sight, and praising her while she behaves. The idea is to let her out and reward BEFORE she starts to get upset with being confined. Once she's fine being confined for longer periods, you can start briefly leaving the room, with no fanfare, and return to praise. It may take some work, but eventually she'll feel more secure being left alone, knowing she's not being "abandoned". Ash
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09-17-2005, 01:31 AM | #3 |
Gus Is The Fuss Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey
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| Great advise, Ash. Gus does not like me to go anywhere without him and usually cries the entire time until I return. He is used to being with me almost 24/7 since the day I got him - I created my own little monster. I have been leaving him home more often and he is gradually improving. As for being nervous and scared, do you socialize her with other people and animals? It is important that you do not baby them.
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09-17-2005, 09:12 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ohio
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| Bella Bella is always with people. She loves people. I have three young children nine and under, and they always have friends around and gush her with attention. She is loved by all. And with taking her everywhere she is always getting out in public too. Yes, I gave her lots of toys when I left her home in the bathroom with the door closed. She did fine and I praised her and gave her treats and she did fine. She just has to see me getting ready and hear the word go and she is at my feet. I know she is babied but we all love to carry her and kiss on her constantly because she is so sweet! I took her to the groomer for the first time yesterday and she was so scared and shook from the get go, She didn't want me to hand her over either. They said she was fine but peed during grooming on the table. I am sure she was nervous. She hears every sound and jumps up. The trainer said she is noise sensitive. Thanks, Michele |
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