How long until our new puppy loves us?

[My lil friend]

Kenzie has been with us sense Oct. She has always been sweet,well behaved and gets along with the other dogs. However she is just now WANTING to sit in mommies lap. She would always sit with me if I got her,but in the last week I see a change in her that says that she wants to be my baby,not just one of the pups in the house. She was 17 weeks when we got her. I think that she had made her place in that pack and it took her a while to make her place in our pack,a pack is either other dogs or people and dogs. Some pups walk into a house and own the place,that would be Mina our yorkie. Some take a bit longer,that would be Kenzie our biewer. LOTS of love,play,touch and cuddles. As for your babys tummy,I would go to the vet.

[Maximo]

Dogs are very keen about reading our feelings. It could be that he is overwhelmed and nervous because he has a new family who has good intentions, but lots of expectations.

Relax, be yourselves, give him space. Don't hover. Talk to him while you are doing your normal routine.

Give him lots of praise. Yorkies tend to love praise.

Sit on the floor with your daughter and play with a dog toy with her. See if Thor comes closer.

Try trick training, but don't push him really hard. Make it fun.

When the weather allows, go for walks.

Definitely get to the vet to have a check on the loose stools.

Best wishes. Keep us updated.

[Foster2Owner]

Just give up and I'll take him. Mine is the same age

Edit: Mine barks if I try to get work done without having him on me, he will leap from the floor onto your chest (my little acrobat) and his tail never stops wagging. Your little one would be a breathe of fresh air

On a side note, I would not wait so long with tummy troubles with the little guys we have. Perhaps you can ask the breeder to provide you with a toy or blanket of her mom's so the scent of the old surroundings can comfort your pup?

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Dogs are very keen about reading our feelings. It could be that he is overwhelmed and nervous because he has a new family who has good intentions, but lots of expectations.

Relax, be yourselves, give him space. Don't hover. Talk to him while you are doing your normal routine.

Give him lots of praise. Yorkies tend to love praise.

Sit on the floor with your daughter and play with a dog toy with her. See if Thor comes closer.

Try trick training, but don't push him really hard. Make it fun.

When the weather allows, go for walks.

Definitely get to the vet to have a check on the loose stools.

Best wishes. Keep us updated.

Oh my gosh.. This reminds me. I would cook and tell Kaji how to make what I was making step by step Ben he first came home. Now he expects to be in the kitchen when I cook.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Oh my gosh.. This reminds me. I would cook and tell Kaji how to make what I was making step by step Ben he first came home. Now he expects to be in the kitchen when I cook.

Thinking about this some more. It's best to make sure illness isn't causing Thor's shaking and behavior. Shaking can be a sign of pain. Make sure you share with the vet everything Thor has had to eat.

It could be the other way around and that his nervousness is causing the loose stools.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Oh my gosh.. This reminds me. I would cook and tell Kaji how to make what I was making step by step Ben he first came home. Now he expects to be in the kitchen when I cook.

Eek!! Too many typos. Bedtime for me.

Originally Posted by Maximo

Thinking about this some more. It's best to make sure illness isn't causing Thor's shaking and behavior. Shaking can be a sign of pain. Make sure you share with the vet everything Thor has had to eat.

It could be the other way around and that his nervousness is causing the loose stools.

Very true. Don't I know this well. new house stressed Kaji to the point of bloody diarrhea.

[MarkFromSea]

In addition to what the others said... cuddle time in front of the TV, use your fingers, caress ears, shoulders, where ever your puppy seems to enjoy.... be gentle. Don't be in a hurry.

[MauiGirl]

Just be patient and let him get used to the new place and people, and I'm sure his unconditional love will kick in soon. Do make sure he doesn't have any physical problems, and make a connection with bribing him with treats and gentle affection.

[snoopymom]

Is he on the same food as the breeder gave him? Food changes can upset tummies. And I wouldn't have thought of this, but when my son and daughter in law got their puppy, he had a little bit of a tummy issue and the breeder recommended bottled water for a little while and that did the trick. Even though their water was fine, just the change could cause an upset.

I agree with everyone--a vet visit is in order.

Snoopy bonded with Daddy right away, not so much with me. I stopped making eye contact and picking him up a lot until he was more used to me. (He still loves Daddy best; that's why we got Sally! )

[Wylie's Mom]

Chill out and give it time .

Honestly though, my gut tells me this puppy isn't feeling physically well, that something is wrong. I'd put a stool sample in a little baggy, double baggy it, and bring that and the puppy to the vet asap. Puppies can get VERY sick VERY fast, so always err on the side of caution when it comes to young puppies.

[gracielove]

These little dogs can be so loving and totally loyal to their people that they take separation very badly.

Did you change her food or add something she was not accustomed to?

Just be very gentle and kind to her. If your household makeup is a lot different than her old one it may stress her a little more than usual.

Hopefully by the second week you will see some improvement. One week is not enough to win the affections of a loyal Yorkie.

[Maximo]

Hoping you were able to see the vet today to make sure everything is okay with Thor.

I was thinking about when my first Yorkie was Thor's age, people would come to visit and were eager to see Max perform. It's like suddenly being a rock star. Max often had stage fright and would hide under the table until he was comfortable.

Update us when you can.

[docmartin]

It took Crystal about six weeks to start interacting with us. She was re-homed by my wife and I, at 20 weeks after an elderly first owner couldn't cope. We made sure she had her own little den/area and gave her plenty of toys to gather in it. Try feeding her little titbits, every hour or so. We found small strips of chicken went down very well. By sharing, as they see it, 'your food' they accept this communication as a kindness and socialization commences. Eventually they come to see you as 'pack members' and settle down. Lots of walks helped too, she did however sleep in either mine or Irina's room from night one. Outwardly a little toughie, inside she was a perplexed and anxious little toddler. I used to talk to her as much as possible (still do!), although they don't understand of course, the sound and tone of your voice is a comfort and they feel included in this big new home.

One day I woke up after a mid afternoon snooze following our walk, to find her snuggled up to me, dreaming like crazy. We're now virtually inseparable and it seems years ago (in fact only five months back) that she used to stand in doorways, head on one side viewing me with such forlorn little looks. I believe she was trying to comprehend and understand what must have been a very bewildering passage in her tiny lifetime...

Persevere, the benefits are wonderful.

[yakkwak]

Dittos to the above. I must add that your post implies something that makes me scratch my head in wonder. Am sorry for your grief but a new pup, and one who is just beginning to adjust - let alone who might be sick, cannot be expected to be a replacement source of any affection. IMO they are here for us to give to them. If they give back, it is just a wonderful bonus. . Love your new baby for himself. Aside from any health issues, everything else will fall into place.

[gracielove]

Originally Posted by docmartin

It took Crystal about six weeks to start interacting with us. She was re-homed by my wife and I, at 20 weeks after an elderly first owner couldn't cope. We made sure she had her own little den/area and gave her plenty of toys to gather in it. Try feeding her little titbits, every hour or so. We found small strips of chicken went down very well. By sharing, as they see it, 'your food' they accept this communication as a kindness and socialization commences. Eventually they come to see you as 'pack members' and settle down. Lots of walks helped too, she did however sleep in either mine or Irina's room from night one. Outwardly a little toughie, inside she was a perplexed and anxious little toddler. I used to talk to her as much as possible (still do!), although they don't understand of course, the sound and tone of your voice is a comfort and they feel included in this big new home.

One day I woke up after a mid afternoon snooze following our walk, to find her snuggled up to me, dreaming like crazy. We're now virtually inseparable and it seems years ago (in fact only five months back) that she used to stand in doorways, head on one side viewing me with such forlorn little looks. I believe she was trying to comprehend and understand what must have been a very bewildering passage in her tiny lifetime...

Persevere, the benefits are wonderful.

Sounds like you did a great job. By 5 months of age a Yorkie can develop a strong attachment even if conditions are were not the greatest. Lots of love and patience can heal many kinds of wounds.