yorkies traumatized ?
 

Hope this doesn't offend anyone it's hard enough to post but we need to know! My wife and I have three yorkies. they are like our own kids and we love them. not ever had a really special dog till we got our yorkies. now comes the really hard part and this really true. My daughter had a yorkie. well my daughter is gone now. Someone took her outside and shot her at a down angle left top side of her head comming out right side. I tell you this because of her yorkie. see, wherever my daughter was her yorkie was right there to. So now we have her yorkie. He secluded his self at times and when watching TV and he is asleep he will cry and wimper..we leave for awhile and he has major problems. (our mother lives with us and tell us) and more. we thinking he is remembering this cause he would have seen it all. what do some of you think, is this possible, what do you do to help him, will he always remember this. please help

OMG how very, very tragic to lose your daughter this way, I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I had a definite answer to your question, I have heard dogs do not remember their past, they live for today, I don't agree with this. I have a rescue boy, got him when he was 2.5 y/o, I have him 20 months, he was gotten for a 8 y/o girl, she doted on him, spoiled him rotten. 20 months down the road if he hears a certain whistle his ears perk up and he looks around, he remembers that whistle and looks for his little master. I changed his name, if he hears his old name I get the same reaction from him he looks for his little mistress. Does her dog remember the horror of the murder, can he remember witnessing this horrific scene, do dogs like humans get flash backs, I can't answer that. I can say they do miss their prev. owner. When he crys and whimpers while sleeping, just gently pet him, reassure him he is not alone, Cody use to do this a lot, he hasn't done it for a long time. Dogs adapt to new homes, new parents, this baby will also, he may need more time as his bond with your daughter was very deep. Give him time, lots of cuddles and love. He may cry when you leave for fear of you not coming back and loosing you to. Be patient with him, give him time to grieve, he will come around and be a big part of his now new family. Please keep us up-dated on his progress. God bless you and your family. (((HUGS)))

oh my I am so sorry for your loss. How long has it been since your daughter passed? It sounds like they had a very close bond and like humans I think some dogs take longer to get over a loss, so I think it will take time and lots of patience and love from your family.

I'm so sorry about the tragic loss of your daughter :(, how heartbreaking.

I think you just have to give her yorkie some time to adjust and heal. Some dogs really mourn their owners terribly and it just takes time. If you do find he's overly nervous and scared, I wouldn't hesitate to ask the vet for some medication to help with that.

Tragic beyond words......so very sorry for your loss. As far as the yorkie goes, if the pup was physically as well as emotionally traumatized by the event, ie the people that did this to your daughter, terrorized the dog or abused the dog while they were in the process of terrorizing your daughter, it could very well take a long time for the pup to get past the event. We had a neighbor once whose home was robbed...they tied the elderly woman up and terrorized her and her little poodle for hours, while they ransacked the entire house.....that little poodle took several years to stop showing behavior that was caused by the trauma he and his mistress had been put through for 5 hours that night. The elderly neighbor did amazingly well recovering emotionally from the horror of the night....it took her little poodle a long time to get past the cruel behavior he was subjected to that night.

There are no words to express how sorry I am for your whole family! I will be praying for peace and healing for your whole family and and your furry grandbaby.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope whoever did that to your beloved daughter is in jail at least....:(

I am truly saddened by your loss. I'm sure you and your wife are also traumatized. I believe your daughter's Yorkie will come around with a lot of love and patience. I've read stories of dogs being subjected to horrific cruelty being able to love and trust again. I agree with Wylie's Mom about medication if this poor baby is suffering. You can try Bach Rescue Remedy or Honeysuckle or even a Thunder Shirt to possibly help that precious baby. Please accept my deepest condolences.

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Marley
 

I want to thank everybody for their information and condolences. it was not my intention to be fishing for them but to explain the background of Marley, but all of you have been very kind. I thank each and every one of you. Marley has not showed much improvement. I take him and hold him, talk to him, and even give him belly rubs. My daughter had four kids. we are getting two and other grandparents are getting two. I am in Virginia picking them up in morning. I think that when we get back with them that he will improve some then, but will always miss her. Thank you again.
Lee Ann and Mark and the kids

Cinnamon, Ginger, Peanut, and Marley

I am so very sorry for your loss.

We had a foster pup who went through something similar. It took time, but he did finally improve and now has a wonderful furever home.

Glad you found YT....hope you stay around! :)

I believe when you bring the children home with you he'll perk up a bit, a little bit of home for him, the children will help him heal, and he'll help the children. You are all in my prayers. (((HUGS)))

Doggie kisses to everyone

I am so sorry for your loss. That is so terrible. As far as Marley goes, it will take months and I do mean months for the poor dog to settle in with you and to heal. Be patient, be kind and just love the poor thing. I took in a 9 year old Yorkie at the beginning of the year and it took him at least a month to play with me. He is very much bonded with me now so just be patient and it will happen.

Those poor children to have to lose their mother. I am so happy they have you to see them through this. I hope they will get to see their siblings regularly as it is sad they are separated, but sometimes things are just how they are. I think having the kids there will help the dog, but it will still take time. Hold those children close and let them know their mom loved them dearly.

Good luck and I am very sorry about your daughter's death. It is so sad.