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06-11-2017, 10:34 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles,CA
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| Got my yorkie back after a yr and a few months he's so different i need help He's definitely not the same dog i trained. I let a close friend dog sit him while I explored motherhood my first year once I moved and my new places said yes to dogs I decided to ask for him back first they didn't want to give him back but after months of fighting I got him back. I feel he's depressed because he missing them or maybe he misses his puppies they mated him which I didn't want to happen but they did. And never took him to the vet or got his vaccines updated so I have my work cut out for Monday. But his personality is older now is more laid back I like that but hes very scared of other dogs especially big dogs when he use to play with a husky from puppy to 1 1/2 years old right before I let them watch him. And They won't tell me what they been feeding him so he won't eat. I bought him no grain dry food he just walks away and I even tried wet food no luck. Is he just down and out and will come around or should I rehome him I dont know what to do but I don't want him unhealthy and unhappy |
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06-11-2017, 12:45 PM | #2 | |
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06-11-2017, 03:10 PM | #3 |
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| Just like a rescued dog, it takes time for them to adjust to new surroundings and to rebuild a bond with you. If you love this dog, work in regaining his trust in you and bonding with you and the family. You may find that once happy lil boy is back again. If you feel the change in him is to great and the love you once had for him you cannot regain, then it would be best for both you and this dog to rehome him. I personally feel that working with this baby he will be the dog that he was before you left in someone else's care for 1 1/2 years. Good luck in what ever decision you make.
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06-11-2017, 03:24 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| A good way to rebond and keep his mind busy would be do some training together.
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06-11-2017, 04:18 PM | #5 | |
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I think the chances are good that he will be able to fit back into your life. I would give him a chance. Just be sure you want to keep him for life. The two puppies we adopted at 8 months old lived in a bad breeding facility for 7 months and then lived in 3 different foster homes. When we adopted them it took a while for them to realize that they were finally home and to warm up to us. Sometimes I think they still wonder if they are going to be dumped somewhere else when we take them out. I think your pup will be fine, just be patient with him.
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06-11-2017, 09:37 PM | #6 |
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06-11-2017, 09:40 PM | #7 | |
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06-11-2017, 09:43 PM | #8 |
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| Great idea no I have one question my husband had a pit girl puppy she's smsll still very playful he isnt feeling it too much he snaps at her but does bite and then he lays down is there a good chance she will grow on him? And also the same i ask the other member what should I do about him not wanting to eat dog food I definitely don't want him eating table food |
06-11-2017, 09:44 PM | #9 | |
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06-12-2017, 03:25 AM | #10 |
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| The ppl that had him probably feed him table food, that's why he's been looking for it. Try sprinkling some grated Parmesan cheese over his food, that usually will perk up a dogs appetite. Such a shame that the one that had him will not tell you what she was feeding him. Yorkies are finicky eaters to start off with. If he will not eat food with the Parmesan cheese on it, just to get him to eat something, boil some boneless chicken cutlets , boil some white rice when rice is cooked, shred the chicken in the rice, mix it up. This is not long term feeding as there are no nutrients in chicken and rice, all you want to do is to get him to eat something. In most rescue cases dogs will not eat in a new environment until the feel safe and start to form a bond. He may not like the kibble you are feeding him. Sometimes Pet Supplies have sample bags of food, you can get a few of those and off that to him and see if he likes it. Pet supplies, Pet Smart will take back open bag of food if you buy some and the dog will not eat it. When I got my 2 1/2 yo rescue boy I started him on grain free Natural Balance kibble, thankfully he is not a fussy eater, and he bonded with me insistently. My boy is now Wellness Core grain free, he loves it,nut he's not fussy. Keep in mind, you left a 1 1/2 year old puppy, he has matured over this time and is a calmer dog, you missed out on his puppy hood, then he was used as a stud, that will mature him even more. Now he is taken away from a family that he was with for 1 1/2 years, and has rejoined you, and gained a BIG playful puppy sister, a LOT of changes for a dog to go through in a short time. He needs time to adjust. He will be less aggressive after he is neutered. For now I would keep away from playful puppy, he is still in the adjust stage. Give him a safe place where he can get away from playful puppy, let him make friends with her on his time, his terms, do not force a friendship between then. When he is ready he will make the first move. I would think the vet would want him to have all the vaccines he has missed before he is neutered, but you should ask your vet that question. Since he is not eating you should have Nutri-Cal on hand give him a dab just to keep is sugar level up. Since he is cuddling and follow you this is a good sign. You said he was trained when you left him with your friend, I am not sure what kind of training that was. If it was basic commands, sit, stay, leave it, drop it, he can be re-taught, these commands he has not forgotten,he just needs refreshing. Start working on these commands even if these were not taught to him. Take him to a room where there is just you and Cash with no distractions, have some boiled chicken as rewards, Cheerios is also a great training reward for when he does a command, treat and happy praise. Working on training helps rebuild that trust and bond. Training periods should be no longer the 5 to 7 minutes throughout the day. Train one command first, when he gets that down pat then move on to another command, when he knows the 2nd command incorporate the two together, then move on to the 3rd command. My boy was 3 yo when I started command and trick training him, the same age as Cash is. So do not think Cash is to old to learn commands, or other training. My boy is now 6 yo and I am still teaching new commands. Yorkies are very smart and eager to please. Remember only 5 to7 minutes through out the day training. Every night at 8PM is treat time in my house, I have my boy go through ALL his commands and tricks before he gets that one treat.
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06-12-2017, 06:02 AM | #11 |
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| Yes. They just want loves and approval. This is the best thing you can do, for sure! Check your local trainers. A good one will have a specific class for this very thing- it will say in the description. |
06-12-2017, 09:49 AM | #12 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I would wait two weeks after there last shot.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
06-12-2017, 09:51 AM | #13 | |
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06-12-2017, 10:02 AM | #14 | |
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06-12-2017, 10:04 AM | #15 |
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