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WATKNS 05-25-2010 05:29 AM
1.5 yr old new yorkie / 1st time post
 
Hello All, I'm Matt .... first post :D.... I recently purchased a 1.5 yr. old male yorkie for my wife and 6 yr. old daughter. This is our 2nd yorkie. Our first passed at 6 mo. because a transfer of parvo at the vet. That was 4 years ago and just now decided to get another. This male was shipped from Arkansas to Georgia to it's previous owner whom we bought from and from what i can tell was going to use him as a stud he's not neutered and it didn't work out however she also breeds english bulldogs and Chiuaua's. This has to be the skiddish dog I've ever seen. He backs away from you, runs from you if you try to hold him, shakes whenever you get near, and if you hold him he puts a death grip around your arm with his front 2 paws. If you try and pet him from the top of his head it's like he's scared. Do these seem to be signs of an abused yorkie?

chachi 05-25-2010 05:32 AM
It could be hes abused or it could be he was confined all the time and had little or no human intereaction. Just be patient with him and give him time and he will come around

WATKNS 05-25-2010 05:45 AM
I hope he does...it did somewhat appear that he may have been confined to a double car garage with upwards to 10 or more dogs. the owner stated he was a friendly lap dog but we haven't seen that yet... however he sat still in the car the entire ride home without a carrier.

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maryeverett1 05-25-2010 06:03 AM
Welcome to YT! I am sorry he is having time adjusting!! There are many knowledgeable people on YT who will be able to give you some great advice! We are so glad you joined and look forward to getting to know you better! :-)

cj125 05-25-2010 06:14 AM
Aww poor guy. I think Chachi is right - it sounds like he hasn't had much contact with people. It's not always abuse that can cause this behavior.

First, try putting your palm up when approaching him. Putting your hand palm down looks threatening. Let him sniff your hand before touching him. Don't force your contact on him. He has to have time to learn to trust you. Try letting him come to you. Give him little bits of a treat when he comes to you on his own. Giving him treats will let him associate good things when he comes to you.

How's his potty habits? He might have an adjustment period here so please be patient. Never yell at him for doing it in the wrong place - you'll only cause more fear rather than wanting to please you (which is what you want).

Good Luck and Welcome to YT!

Patti 05-25-2010 06:15 AM
Welcome and congratulations. Sounds like he was never socialized and in a home environment around nice people. think giving his some space and time he will be fine.

chachi 05-25-2010 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by cj125 (Post 3140815)
Aww poor guy. I think Chachi is right - it sounds like he hasn't had much contact with people. It's not always abuse that can cause this behavior.

First, try putting your palm up when approaching him. Putting your hand palm down looks threatening. Let him sniff your hand before touching him. Don't force your contact on him. He has to have time to learn to trust you. Try letting him come to you. Give him little bits of a treat when he comes to you on his own. Giving him treats will let him associate good things when he comes to you.

How's his potty habits? He might have an adjustment period here so please be patient. Never yell at him for doing it in the wrong place - you'll only cause more fear rather than wanting to please you (which is what you want).

Good Luck and Welcome to YT!
Yes I think your righht especially since he came from a breeder and they were going to use him for stud he was most likely confined all the time. It is a sad thing that some breeders do. I have a friend on facebook that used to breed yorkies and she openly admits she confined them all the time. I think it is as cruel as abuse

megansmomma 05-25-2010 06:28 AM
Welcome to YT~so glad that you have found us. :)

I don't think that he was abused probably more likely not properly socialized. Here is a great article that might help with him. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html

If there is anything that I can do to help please just ask. :)

stingraylady 05-25-2010 06:49 AM
You've been given some great advice, so I'll just say Welcome to YT!!:)

BaxtersMommy 05-25-2010 06:52 AM
Welcome to YT! Good luck with your new furbaby. Just give him lots of love, it might take awhile, but he will come around and learn to trust you.

cj125 05-25-2010 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 3140834)
Welcome to YT~so glad that you have found us. :)

I don't think that he was abused probably more likely not properly socialized. Here is a great article that might help with him. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html

If there is anything that I can do to help please just ask. :)
I didn't read the whole article but it looks really good. It it a sticky?

Lizzie07 05-25-2010 09:48 AM
Congratulations on your new yorkie and welcome to YT. I think it sounds like your little guy might be from a puppymill, and would concur with the advise to read the "Rehabbing a Puppymill Rescue..." article.
Good luck and please let us know how it goes.

Rhetts_mama 05-25-2010 09:50 AM
How long have you had him? Is it possible he is just scared from the big move and adjustment?

cheryl19 05-25-2010 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by stingraylady (Post 3140856)
You've been given some great advice, so I'll just say Welcome to YT!!:)
You have been given good advice. I will also just welcome you to YT :D Let us know how it goes.

Sookie 05-25-2010 10:48 AM
Congrats on your new Yorkie, he is very cute! :) I'm sure with lots of love you will soon be posting about how affectionate and happy he is. Good luck and keep us up-to-date. :)

StacyDufner 05-25-2010 11:07 AM
Oh the poor little guy. I'm sure that with all the love he is getting he will get better. Welcome to YT.

Jilleen 05-25-2010 11:26 AM
You might want to read the recent thread on here 'why does she run from us?' (it is now on page two). You will find that some yorkies tend to act like that without coming from an abusive situation. But, also your yorkie may like other poster said, 'need time and patience to settle in to the new environment'. Since you have had a yorkie in the past you know that they have very special and unique qualities.

spiritwings1202 05-25-2010 11:33 AM
welcome to YT!!
I can tell you from experience that your dog will come around with love and patience, most of all gentleness.
My jack-a-poo would not even let us pet her when we got her so I had to gain her trust by holding my hand open and letting her sniff and I would praise her every time she came near me. She eventually let me pet her and now she is one of the most loveable dogs I have ever had.
So just give your little one lots of praise and love and it will come back to you in time;)

mscat 05-25-2010 11:42 AM
Hi there and welcome to yt ! your little guy needs time to adjust , and may have come from a bad enviroment , I feel bad for him, however now that he is in a safe and loving home he ought to come around .
When my pup was very young I use to sit down on the floor and let her come to me , she was more responsive to that then me trying to pick her up myself.
With a lot of time and patience your new yorkie should make a complete turn around .

scrapindee 05-25-2010 03:53 PM
Welcome to YT. I hope you will stay with us and give us some updates on your boy. This is a great place to ask questions and get advice.

red98vett 05-25-2010 04:03 PM
It's so sad to read about puppies being fearful - they should be rolling around on the floor having a blast....being a puppy with no care in the world

I agree with everyone - just take it one day at a time and let him come around ...I hope they weren't too abusive :( ...plus he just endured a plane trip too and imo - that would be a little traumatizing for any dog - especially one who possibly had no human contact

good luck ! I bet with lots of love and patience he comes around and welcome

xoxJuliexox 05-25-2010 04:25 PM
It sounds like you can give him a better home, im sure he will come around! Please keep us updated on he is! Welcome to YT!:)

TwoforFun 05-25-2010 05:20 PM
I think you might just need to give him his space. He will follow you around when his good and ready. Poor baby might just be scared of the new enviroment.
In a couple of day's he will be running around wagging his tail I'm sure. Good luck!!

PANAMA69 05-25-2010 10:17 PM
I just wanted to say, Hola!:D your new pup is such a handsome little man. You already had gotten good advice in here, and I do hope that you stay and keep us update.Please, say hi, to your family from us:animal-pa

WATKNS 05-26-2010 06:54 AM
THANKS....Everyone for the great advice it has been a great help. I do believe slowly he is coming around! He's even going outside to use the bathroom rather than marking my house so we are making strides! Still very skiddish but loving also! Took him to the vet and they said his biggest problem is his mindset is he's the dominant dog and we have to work with him to teach him otherwise! Thanks again

yorkieusa 05-26-2010 07:47 AM
He's a really cute yorkie. I wish you luck. Please let us know how things go.:)

chachi 05-26-2010 07:51 AM
Im glad to hear hes coming around

PANAMA69 05-26-2010 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by WATKNS (Post 3142042)
THANKS....Everyone for the great advice it has been a great help. I do believe slowly he is coming around! He's even going outside to use the bathroom rather than marking my house so we are making strides! Still very skiddish but loving also! Took him to the vet and they said his biggest problem is his mindset is he's the dominant dog and we have to work with him to teach him otherwise! Thanks again
You can put a belly band on him, when he is on the house so can't mark your furniture;) and don't forget to clean with somenthing like this just for dogs:thumbup: Nature's Miracle No More Marking Stain & Odor Remover at PETCO


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