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12-23-2009, 01:07 AM | #1 |
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| Abused? Hey you guys!! Happy holidays!! It's only TWO days from xmas!! Okay, so I have this female yorkie- 3 months- we had her for almost 3 weeks. We thought it was normal that she shakes in the beginning due to new environment. However, she seems to always be scared and shaking. She is also a whiner and yelper. I don't know what to do!! Is it normal for females to be like this? I have a male and he is the EXACT OPPOSITE!! Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance and have a good day! |
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12-23-2009, 02:38 AM | #2 |
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| I have had female's that been like that... often yorkie female can seemed to be scared and unsure of things when they are a pup, and grow up and not to be scared of anything.... Why don't you ask your breeder if she did that at their place... |
12-23-2009, 05:43 AM | #3 |
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| She must have been about 8-9 weeks old when you brought her home, which was too young. Unless she has a health issue I would say it sounds like her temperament is not balanced. She is still very young. She needs a lot of reassuring and love, to develop her confidence and personality. It will take some work on your part and time for that. Give her big hugs and kisses, positive attention and guidance. Just because you have one dog that is doing great doesn't mean another one will move in and adjust smoothly into a new home, especially being so young and not have been trained by it's mother. You are now her mother and you will have to treat her like your new baby. Hopefully things will improve soon.
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12-23-2009, 10:35 AM | #4 | |
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12-23-2009, 11:20 AM | #5 |
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| Are you sure her blood sugar levels aren't dropping? Here's a link to explain hypoglycemia *just in case* that's what it is. Yorkshire Terrier - Hypoglycemia The other thing, she could be cold! My puppies have always needed clothes when they first come home. If she's too little for a store bought sweater, you can make one by cutting a sock
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12-25-2009, 08:52 AM | #6 | |
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I forgot about that! So true.
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12-25-2009, 08:58 AM | #7 |
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| That is NOT normal behavior. First take her to the vet to rule out any medical condition. Then if it is not medical provide her with a box or crate that she can go to where she feels safe, and most important, don't giver her affection when she is fearful, that will only reinforce that behavior. Let her explore on her own time and praise her when she is calm, not when she is in a nervous state. |
12-25-2009, 09:10 AM | #8 | |
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It does sound like she feels insecure in her environment. She is at an age where she needs lots of love and attention. Hopefully with time she will start feeling more secure in your home. Sometimes it just takes time. | |
12-25-2009, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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| I was reading some of your earlier posts where you talked about your male puppy, that is older and bigger than her, getting to rough with her. How old was your male when you got him? It could be that he has her terrified. |
12-25-2009, 10:52 AM | #10 |
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| I just got my yorkie and she is VERY outgoing. Same with her sister. Maybe she needs to be taught that its oka. Or maybe you need to spend more time with her. Sorry if this didnt help. Hope everything goes well! Btw.....how do you get a signiture? |
12-25-2009, 12:31 PM | #11 |
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| Mine is little miss outgoing, which pretty much saved her butt - I had no intention of adopting a dog, I'm a cat rescuer, but she licked me to death at the shelter so when I found out she was out of time, I had to bring her home! She does seem to be scared of men though so I think she may have had a bad experience with one. |
12-29-2009, 05:48 PM | #12 |
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| Were you able to resolve the issue with the shaking? Are you still having problems with the puppy? |
12-29-2009, 06:41 PM | #13 | |
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12-29-2009, 06:45 PM | #14 | |
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For instance, I would sit by the desk on the computer and she is on the bed (can't get off) looking at me and whimpers...I say no and she stops but then it begins shortly after the pause...it drives me insane. Also, she is more attached to my boyfriend so when he leaves (she stays with me), she cries for awhile. Do you have any suggestions as to possible solutions for this behavior? Thanks | |
12-29-2009, 06:59 PM | #15 | |
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The male I have is 5.5 months which is around 10 weeks older than her. She behaves much better than him. In fact, she copies his bad habits which we are trying to correct. They are together at all times. She follows him all the time, but he plays a little rough on her sometimes and she would yelp and run into the crate but he would growl and follow her. That is when we will step in and stop him. Nope, we do not have any kids in the house... | |
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