Any suggestions before I give up?

[FLYORK]

Originally Posted by Maxman

Sorry for the duplicate post,my computer was acting up, I can't figure out how to delete one!If an administrator can delete one please do,thank you.

Sometimes I double post, too....You can go to that post, click on edit and delete the words and then just type "error" to indicate that you intended no message.

[MauiGirl]

error, re-do

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

Never GIVE UP ON A DOG!!! She is only 13 weeks omg she is still a baby.
When you adopt a dog or buy one it should be a lifetime commitment, except for a few minor exceptions to the rule.
meaning for the safety of your children (biting issues)

There is a lot of training to be involved in having a puppy and you have to find out what works with your dog just like you would if you had a child. Every dog is different and the behavior of a dog has to be guided by its master.

You have a RESPONSIBILITY to that puppy. you made a commitment it needs love and affection and guidance, socialization to have a well balanced dog.

13 weeks is way to young to make any decisions like that!! All I can say is that maybe you are playing too rough to make your dog react this way.

Treat this 13 week old the way you would a baby bc it is exactly that!

lots of love and guidence and in return you will have an awesome lifetime friend

I agree; when I get a dog I pretty much pledge "til death do we part". For all the unconditional love we get back from our doggies, we can surely put up with a few inconveniences and imperfections and love em back.

[Judy in Waco]

Just FYI...Gizmo was not very affectionate at first either. He did not want to be held or "confined" in any way. I don't think he was around people much as a puppy. After he came to trust me (after months not weeks) he started to slowly snuggle closer. Now he darn near pushes me out of the bed at night! He will also sleep on my lap or my feet and watches for me any time I leave the room. He's even made a little bed for himself by my sewing machine to be closer to me.

Please give it time.

[Sookie]

I'm still wondering when both my puppies are going to settle down a little bit and pay attention and listen to me - and they are 10 months old and are STILL with their mother.

However, they are both very well potty trained and that's good enough for me. The rest will come with time and patience and hard work.

[mojo]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Just FYI...Gizmo was not very affectionate at first either. He did not want to be held or "confined" in any way. I don't think he was around people much as a puppy. After he came to trust me (after months not weeks) he started to slowly snuggle closer. Now he darn near pushes me out of the bed at night! He will also sleep on my lap or my feet and watches for me any time I leave the room. He's even made a little bed for himself by my sewing machine to be closer to me.

Please give it time.

Yes, but she needs to know not all yorkies are snuggle bugs. I have 3, only 1 of which loves to cuddle and be held. The other two love me dearly, follow me room to room, but will not allow me to hold them for more than a minute. They are 5 and 3. So she needs to know that now and if that is a deal breaker for her, then better to rehome her baby sooner than later. Again, I am against rehoming for the most part, but this baby isn't going to be what she wants her to be, then I don't know that either of them will be happy. I think the animals wellbeing needs to be put first.

[Judy in Waco]

Originally Posted by mojo

Yes, but she needs to know not all yorkies are snuggle bugs. I have 3, only 1 of which loves to cuddle and be held. The other two love me dearly, follow me room to room, but will not allow me to hold them for more than a minute. They are 5 and 3. So she needs to know that now and if that is a deal breaker for her, then better to rehome her baby sooner than later. Again, I am against rehoming for the most part, but this baby isn't going to be what she wants her to be, then I don't know that either of them will be happy. I think the animals wellbeing needs to be put first.

Yes, some yorkies are not and will never be cuddle bugs. Even Gizmo doesn't like to cuddle all of the time. It's on his schedule, not mine. If that is a deal-breaker for her she needs to know that it's possible that it will never change.

At the same time, she needs to know that it could change some. It could improve a lot actually, but to the level she wants it? Probably not.

Could she still love this baby with his flaws and all? Would it really be in his best interest to be rehomed? I don't know. I would ask someone in rescue before I made such a suggestion.

I know you have the interest of the yorkie in mind. I don't doubt that for a moment, but would rehoming really be better than finding a way for these two to discover a compromise?

[susan lynn]

I am praying she can take time to learn to love her baby so this can be his forever home. I think she may be just overwhelmed. I know I was when I got my first yorkie, but I had dogs all my life. Tessie is just very stubborn.

[zekie's mom]

Your Yorkie sounds a lot like mine. He is 2 now and gets more loving with time. What you descibe sounds like a typical Yorkie. I do agree that agility would probably help, but he is too young for that yet in my opinion.

[Maxman]

Originally Posted by FLYORK

Sometimes I double post, too....You can go to that post, click on edit and delete the words and then just type "error" to indicate that you intended no message.

I was going to try doing what you said just now,so I went back to my post and edit wasn't an option.Not sure what to do.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maxman

I was going to try doing what you said just now,so I went back to my post and edit wasn't an option.Not sure what to do.

There is a time limit on editing. You have up to 5 mins to go back and edit something on your post.

[zoedo]

I want to thank the many posters on this forum who are understanding, helpful and truly interested in helping new yorkie owners, such as myself get thru a rough period of adjusting. I am very thankful that you're here for those of us who have never had prior experience and who are desperately trying to make it work. Your advice is greatly appreciated and I can feel that you're truly more interested in helping, than casting blame on those less experienced. In some of your stories I can tell you really do understand and can relate to us. Others stories are downright funny, lighthearted and are a great relief to me and I feel that maybe one day I can be as good a yorkie owner as you. I can tell most of you are compassionate people and your advice is helpful both to puppy and owner. I hope one day I can return the favor by helping someone else by giving them good advice and never shooting someone down who is already feeling helpless.

[2Morkies]

Don't give up.. It will just take time. Each month my two show me somthing new in their personality. Maybe try playing Hide and seek... Get a yummy treat like cheese...have some one hold him while you hide behind a chair so he sees you. then call him... when he runs over to you for the treat. Squeal and say Good boy!!!! give him kisses..... Just make a big deal out of it. Work up to hiding where he has to find you. Also, maybe try putting Peanut butter on your chin or lips if you want to let him lick it off. maybe take a puppy class if he's old enough. Just some ideas

[Priscilla80]

I went to puppy course with my other yorkie Snickers.. he was not so cuddly in the beginning,. and cpuld be pretty stuborn, but he was a very fast learner.. and when i took time to sit one on one with him and every day a 20 min training he did soooo much better.
your baby is very small too and i got snickers when he was 8 weeks too. very young., but in the Netherlands its normal.
Be patient.. and remember she is only 13 weeks.
Sometimes it also helps when you ignore her not to pick her up.
Then in my expericence.. they come to ou to get the attention.
Reward her when she is relaxed on your lap with a small tread.. (just her food or something) and also praise her when she is coming to you.
They are very smart.. and I know for sure you will love everyday more and more. some babies take more time.. but at the end it worth it to have the patient.

Good luck!
xxxxx

Originally Posted by zoedo

I didn't really research. I didn't know I had to since I never had before with my other dogs. But this is my first yorkie. All I knew before was that my daughter was given a yorkie for Christmas and her's was so cuddly from day one. She got her at 8 weeks I think and she lived about 90 miles away. They stayed with me for almost a week and her pup was with me all day long. She followed me around and laid down on my lap when I was relaxing and was so sweet that I got attached to her. At the time I thought all yorkies had the same temperament. She'd come when I called her and when they left for their new home I felt the loss. So I told my husband that's what I wanted for Mother's Day. I saw and held Zoe for a few times within the couple of weeks before taking her home but I guess she was too young for her true personality to come thru. I guess...but I'm not sure.. I did read lots and lots about yorkies before I actually picked her up but everything I read suggested they were mild mannered little lap dogs. One even said if you wanted a lapdog to get a yorkie. So I thought that was going to be the case..But my little Zoe dashes about like she's on a mission...I do love her...but lapdog she isn't!! LOL

[Roxiesmama]

My Roxie is not much of a cuddler. She is independent and stubborn and will spend time with us on her terms. She hates being picked up, and she will run away faster than a speeding bullet if she thinks you have even the remotest thought of picking her up. When she feels like it, she will come and sit with us on the couch, and give sloppy kisses, but she is certainly no lap dog.

I hope you don't give up!