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05-23-2010, 02:37 PM | #1 |
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| New yorkie is scared of me! Just brought the new little guy home (one year old), but he is shaking and shaking and hiding under the table! I know he has to get used to us and is scared. How long until he acclimates?? Anyone have any experience with this? |
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05-23-2010, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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| Since he is a year old, maybe try some treats.... or small bits of cooked chicken. Good luck.
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05-23-2010, 03:24 PM | #3 |
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| Patience, he'll come around, I'm sure. Give him a little space to realize he isn't going to be attacked by anything and that you don't want to hurt him. Unless he was totally unsocialized, I don't think it will take him too long.
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05-23-2010, 03:36 PM | #4 | |
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My very first suggestion would be to sit on the floor and allow him to come to you. Have a few treats and give lots of praise when he does. Don't force yourself on him and he will come around. I'm sure it is overwhelming with him being in a new home and environment. Take a look at this link. It has a lot of really great advice that you can use regardless of where his previous home was. If you have any more questions just ask and everyone will be willing to help. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html
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05-23-2010, 04:53 PM | #5 |
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| Welcome to YT!! I'm sure you'll be getting yorkie kisses in no time
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05-23-2010, 05:00 PM | #6 |
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| Give the little guy time. I too adopted a rescue back in December. He sat and "observed" for the first few days and then he started coming around. Now he thinks this is HIS house and we are guests! Within the next couple of weeks you will see a lot of positive changes in him. The link megansmomma provided is EXCELLENT! She sent it to me right after I adopted Toby last year and it made me love him even more! Good luck and keep us posted. HINT: We LOVE pics!!
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05-23-2010, 05:01 PM | #7 |
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| Just stay calm and keep the house calm and quiet. You might lower lighting, etc... Be patient. I just thought of something. When did he/she last eat? How much does he/she weigh?
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05-23-2010, 09:37 PM | #8 |
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| Give him some time, he will come around ps, welcome to yt!!
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05-23-2010, 10:13 PM | #9 |
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| I adopted a one year old male last year. My first baby! First thing I did was offer him tiny bits of boiled (bland) chicken breast. He didn't wan't to come near me, but with the chicken and some patience, he started to make his way to the door of his kennel. Now, we can't be separated! He is sleeping right by me as I type. Patience, treats, and allow him to come to you so it won't be so scary. He'll come around. Also, if he has accidents in the house, please don't yell at him. I made that mistake and to this day my boy gets all jittery if I raise my voice, even if I'm not directing my words at him. I yelled my correction ("no") instead of just saying it in a firm tone. Welcome to YT! Congrats on your new baby boy.
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05-24-2010, 01:10 AM | #10 |
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| I took a year old rescue in once that were just as afraid of me. Just give him space and lots of praise and allow him to come to you when he feels comfortable and then offer a little treat. |
05-24-2010, 03:25 AM | #11 |
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| Some dogs are a lot like real life babies and it takes them time to adjust and trust you. Good luck, you will get a lot of good suggestions from the experience Yorkie owners here.
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05-24-2010, 05:16 AM | #12 |
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| Oh my Gosh! You guys are so helpful - thank you so much for taking the time to respond! I will certainly use the advice in the link posted and from all of you! He is still very timid. I have him gated into the kitchen and family room and I set up a crate for him. He seems to feel safe in it and spends the majority of his time there. As soon as we leave the area he comes out though! And he got up in the middle of the night to eat and drink (thank god, I was so worried). He shakes every time I talk to him. I guess I am just really worried he wont come around and he wont be happy here. I will post a pic asap. Thanks again for all of your awesome responses! |
05-24-2010, 05:24 AM | #13 |
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| It does take time....I adopted a 7yr yorkie who was very timid at first so much so that she was afraid to fall asleep. She was afraid of my cat as well and it broke my heart to see her roll over in a submissive position everytime my cat approached her. Now...my little one is diva of the house and chases the cat. It's like night and day. Patience, time and love is key here. Once they feel they can trust you, they will come around. |
05-24-2010, 09:20 AM | #14 | |
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05-24-2010, 11:27 AM | #15 |
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| Roxie was almost 3 when I got her, and she did the same thing. She spent a lot of time the first few days in her crate, and she was shaking nonstop. I was so thrilled when she finally came out on her own and joined us on the couch...it was the best feeling!
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