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Sambone12 · 03-27-2011, 01:02 PM

Hello everyone,

I am new to this site, so I thought I'd make a post to introduce myself. I am a new yorkie owner- to a 9 year old boy named Sammy. I adopted him from a family that no longer wanted him (so sad... he was heading toward the shelter, the family said they "didn't have time for him"). He was brought into my house (I am currently living with my parents- I am 24 and a new teacher, so I am saving to move out) and he has adjusted well to my mom's dogs (3 chihuahuas) but has not had such a great time with our cats! I am taking him to training soon, hopefully to work on some of his self control issues.
The family I adopted him from claimed he was extremely calm, slept most of the day, and if he ever felt stressed he would retreat to a bedroom-- that is not the case! Note: they locked him in the laundry room all day/most of the night. He is very hyper, and very reactive to people, cats, squirrels, etc. I've tried rescue remedy, DAP diffusers, and am wondering if anyone out there had any other advice for helping with his hyperness and anxiety? I've had him for about a month now, so I'm sure he's still adjusting, but I wish I could make this adjustment period a little smoother for him and the other members of my family (my mom is more than a little upset about his issues). Any advice would be great!! Thanks so much everyone out there!

- Jessi

boopster · 04-05-2011, 12:00 PM

Bump!

Sorry I don't have the experience to answer your question -- DAP worked great for me but your dog has had longer to develop issues than my puppy.

Hopefully some of our experts will see this and have some good suggestions for you.

And welcome to YT!

MI Yorkielover · 04-05-2011, 12:52 PM

Welcome to YT

and good for you for taking little Sammy into your heart and home. I don't have experience with hyperness so I'm bumping this up in the hope that someone here can advise you. I would think some excerise may help like taking him for walks as often as you can. Have you spoken to a vet about this issue? Good luck!

AlicetheYorkie · 04-05-2011, 01:47 PM

Hello

I'm sorry I don't have any specific advise but I thought of this - maybe try contacting some Yorkie rescues to see if they can advise you. They would have plenty of experience with helping an adult dog who has been neglected be rehabilitated to fit into a new loving home. I'd imagine you should be able to find one to help you since your case is really something that they deal with all the time and helping dogs in these situations is what their passion is

Good luck

03-27-2011, 01:02 PM	#1
Sambone12 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Berlin, NJ Posts: 2	Hello/Any advice? Hello everyone, I am new to this site, so I thought I'd make a post to introduce myself. I am a new yorkie owner- to a 9 year old boy named Sammy. I adopted him from a family that no longer wanted him (so sad... he was heading toward the shelter, the family said they "didn't have time for him"). He was brought into my house (I am currently living with my parents- I am 24 and a new teacher, so I am saving to move out) and he has adjusted well to my mom's dogs (3 chihuahuas) but has not had such a great time with our cats! I am taking him to training soon, hopefully to work on some of his self control issues. The family I adopted him from claimed he was extremely calm, slept most of the day, and if he ever felt stressed he would retreat to a bedroom-- that is not the case! Note: they locked him in the laundry room all day/most of the night. He is very hyper, and very reactive to people, cats, squirrels, etc. I've tried rescue remedy, DAP diffusers, and am wondering if anyone out there had any other advice for helping with his hyperness and anxiety? I've had him for about a month now, so I'm sure he's still adjusting, but I wish I could make this adjustment period a little smoother for him and the other members of my family (my mom is more than a little upset about his issues). Any advice would be great!! Thanks so much everyone out there! - Jessi

04-05-2011, 12:52 PM	#3
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	Welcome to YT and good for you for taking little Sammy into your heart and home. I don't have experience with hyperness so I'm bumping this up in the hope that someone here can advise you. I would think some excerise may help like taking him for walks as often as you can. Have you spoken to a vet about this issue? Good luck! __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

04-05-2011, 01:47 PM	#4
AlicetheYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 889	Hello I'm sorry I don't have any specific advise but I thought of this - maybe try contacting some Yorkie rescues to see if they can advise you. They would have plenty of experience with helping an adult dog who has been neglected be rehabilitated to fit into a new loving home. I'd imagine you should be able to find one to help you since your case is really something that they deal with all the time and helping dogs in these situations is what their passion is Good luck __________________ Jenn, mom to: Dayton , Alice ,Darla, Miya , Summer & Chooch

04-05-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Bump! Sorry I don't have the experience to answer your question -- DAP worked great for me but your dog has had longer to develop issues than my puppy. Hopefully some of our experts will see this and have some good suggestions for you. And welcome to YT!