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WATKNS · 05-25-2010, 05:29 AM

Hello All, I'm Matt .... first post .... 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

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

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

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

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.

05-25-2010, 05:29 AM	#1
WATKNS YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: LaGrange, GA Posts: 3	1.5 yr old new yorkie / 1st time post Hello All, I'm Matt .... first post .... 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?

05-25-2010, 05:32 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	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 __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-25-2010, 06:14 AM	#5
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	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! __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

05-25-2010, 06:15 AM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	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. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-25-2010, 06:28 AM	#8
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	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. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

05-25-2010, 05:45 AM	#3
WATKNS YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: LaGrange, GA Posts: 3	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. <a href="IMG00056-20100524-2140.jpg picture by mswrcr29 - Photobucket" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...00524-2140.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="IMG00058-20100524-2140.jpg picture by mswrcr29 - Photobucket" target="_blank"><img src="http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...00524-2140.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

05-25-2010, 06:03 AM	#4
maryeverett1 BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 795	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! :-)

05-25-2010, 06:49 AM	#9
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	You've been given some great advice, so I'll just say Welcome to YT!! __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.

05-25-2010, 06:52 AM	#10
BaxtersMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,362 Blog Entries: 1	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.

05-25-2010, 09:48 AM	#12
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	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. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

05-25-2010, 09:50 AM	#13
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	How long have you had him? Is it possible he is just scared from the big move and adjustment?

05-25-2010, 10:48 AM	#15
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	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. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES