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mindy10 · 07-19-2014, 04:10 PM

Hello, my new puppy is very scared of everything. She will lay with us but she always runs away from you if you go near her. She is still afraid of my husband. Every noise scares her. Do you think its just because he is new to our home. He has been home for only a week. He also gets car sick. Has anyone had a dog that was car sick but grew out of it. I hope so because we take long trips sometimes.

lynzy420 · 07-19-2014, 04:14 PM

How old is your pup?

mindy10 · 07-19-2014, 04:27 PM

4 months old

scrapindee · 07-19-2014, 06:17 PM

Yes they will out grow car sickness. I would recommend you get some Rescue Remedy for his car trips.

Yorkiemom1 · 07-19-2014, 06:24 PM

He will also adjust to his new family and new home space....he is just a little baby and this is all so new to him....he is wondering where his momma and siblings are! Make him feel secure by starting him out in a small area....do not let him run all over your house....he will be thrilled in a small area, like an expen....and when you have him out with you in the room, snuggle and love and talk softly and move calmly....if you can lay oon the floor with him, that will be great....he will gradually feel secure with you in this restricted area....and then if you want to include another room in his restricted area, let him get used to that area and he will eventually adapt! I always started my little pups out in an ex-pen with a small pet carrier in it...they like that enclosed, cave like closeness....

Maximo · 07-19-2014, 06:26 PM

Is your puppy a boy or a girl? You wrote both he and she.

I held Max most of his first few days at home with us. He was nervous most of his first week. Keep exposing your puppy to new sights and sounds. Be calm and confident, cheerful, and your puppy will settle in. Have your husband sit quietly on the floor as much as possible with a toy. Let the puppy approach. You can also use small treats like pieces of kibble to entice to puppy to come to your husband.

I think sometimes puppies can be overwhelmed because their humans are so excited. The puppy feels like a rock star with stage fright.

Relative to the car, Max hated the car for about a year. A doggy car seat helped him. Some dogs do better having a view, others feel better being low and concealed in a carrier. I blogged some tips about making travel more enjoyable:

Dog Travel and Car Anxiety - Dog Life and Style

Batgirl38 · 07-19-2014, 08:28 PM

When I first brung my Yorkie home she act as if she knew me all her life. She was very playful and friendly. But my maltese when I first fot him at 5 months he was very scared and shy. Wouldn't move around much at all and he threw up on the ride home. It took him a week or so to losen up but he only bonded with me at first. So I guess it depends on the dog personality. But it seem to me the younger they are the easier the transition.

gracielove · 07-20-2014, 06:59 AM

It may have to do with some lack of socialization skills on the part of the breeder. If your pup was not handled daily from birth by the owners and not allowed out to experience people and different situations then this is a whole new scary world to him.

You also have to remember how big you look to a little puppy. Maybe try to get down on his level instead of standing when trying to encourage him to come to you. Take your time with him. Hopefully he will adjust but don't overwhelm him by doing too much at once.

07-19-2014, 04:10 PM	#1
mindy10 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 581 Blog Entries: 1	New Puppy Very Scared Hello, my new puppy is very scared of everything. She will lay with us but she always runs away from you if you go near her. She is still afraid of my husband. Every noise scares her. Do you think its just because he is new to our home. He has been home for only a week. He also gets car sick. Has anyone had a dog that was car sick but grew out of it. I hope so because we take long trips sometimes.

07-19-2014, 04:14 PM	#2
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07-19-2014, 06:17 PM	#4
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	Yes they will out grow car sickness. I would recommend you get some Rescue Remedy for his car trips. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

07-19-2014, 06:24 PM	#5
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	He will also adjust to his new family and new home space....he is just a little baby and this is all so new to him....he is wondering where his momma and siblings are! Make him feel secure by starting him out in a small area....do not let him run all over your house....he will be thrilled in a small area, like an expen....and when you have him out with you in the room, snuggle and love and talk softly and move calmly....if you can lay oon the floor with him, that will be great....he will gradually feel secure with you in this restricted area....and then if you want to include another room in his restricted area, let him get used to that area and he will eventually adapt! I always started my little pups out in an ex-pen with a small pet carrier in it...they like that enclosed, cave like closeness.... Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 07-19-2014 at 06:25 PM.

07-19-2014, 06:26 PM	#6
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Is your puppy a boy or a girl? You wrote both he and she. I held Max most of his first few days at home with us. He was nervous most of his first week. Keep exposing your puppy to new sights and sounds. Be calm and confident, cheerful, and your puppy will settle in. Have your husband sit quietly on the floor as much as possible with a toy. Let the puppy approach. You can also use small treats like pieces of kibble to entice to puppy to come to your husband. I think sometimes puppies can be overwhelmed because their humans are so excited. The puppy feels like a rock star with stage fright. Relative to the car, Max hated the car for about a year. A doggy car seat helped him. Some dogs do better having a view, others feel better being low and concealed in a carrier. I blogged some tips about making travel more enjoyable: Dog Travel and Car Anxiety - Dog Life and Style __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-19-2014, 04:27 PM	#3
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07-19-2014, 08:28 PM	#7
Batgirl38 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl Posts: 518 Blog Entries: 1	When I first brung my Yorkie home she act as if she knew me all her life. She was very playful and friendly. But my maltese when I first fot him at 5 months he was very scared and shy. Wouldn't move around much at all and he threw up on the ride home. It took him a week or so to losen up but he only bonded with me at first. So I guess it depends on the dog personality. But it seem to me the younger they are the easier the transition.

07-20-2014, 06:59 AM	#8
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It may have to do with some lack of socialization skills on the part of the breeder. If your pup was not handled daily from birth by the owners and not allowed out to experience people and different situations then this is a whole new scary world to him. You also have to remember how big you look to a little puppy. Maybe try to get down on his level instead of standing when trying to encourage him to come to you. Take your time with him. Hopefully he will adjust but don't overwhelm him by doing too much at once.