Update on Silk

[livingdustmops]

Sugar Mom, may I ask why you want to breed her?

[FirstYorkie]

I am sooo HAPPY that Silk is doing better! That is great news!

Try not to be discouraged that she doesn't fetch. It's probably not something that she's ever done before. I bet SHE will teach YOU how she wants to play if you'll let her! It doesn't have to be fetch.

I agree with the vet - as long as she is peeing, she must be getting some liquid. If you're worried, you could mix water with her food, so that she gets a little extra that way.

[Dawn125]

I'm glad that you decided to keep her. I'm sure in a short time she will be a member of the family and you will wonder what you were thinking when you decided to sell her. As far as breeding her goes (I'm not a breeder so this is just an opinion) it seems to me that the woman who you got her from had probably decided to stop breeding her and rehome her for a reason. You could probably get a litter from her but maybe there were problems with her previous litters that the previous owner chose not to tell you about.

[FirstYorkie]

Originally Posted by Dawn125

You could probably get a litter from her but maybe there were problems with her previous litters that the previous owner chose not to tell you about.

An EXCELLENT point! Good thinking, Dawn. It does seem, Sugar Mom, that this woman hasn't been entirely "up front" with you.

[artierae]

I am very glad for you and for Silk that you decided to keep her. She is now getting used to you and your family and she will just get better and better. That said, don't be surprised or disappointed if she sometimes acts a little standoffish or shy. She is still getting used to you. It does take a while for some. Some dogs are friendly with everyone (My daughter's Ginger, for example never saw a stranger!) and some are not. (We had one that would run and hide whenever a stranger came. Or even if some of the family came that hadn't been here for a while. She is now in her forever home and is playing with the kids, the dogs and loves everybody!) Each puppy or dog is a different personality, and should be treated that way. Like someone said about some other kind of training it takes PATIENCE.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

true to a point. Only i got more upset after I placed my ad in the paper. that is when I started crying and was devastated. it's kind of like she knew it's now or never. we can't believe the change in her.

What a HAPPY Story and I'm so glad you're keeping her - she needs you and I hope things continue to improve - how sad that all the calls were for wanting a puppy to breed - that sucks !

You're doing the right thing and WAY TO GO !!

[My2Furbabies]

That is sooo awesome that she is starting to warm up to everything! And it's great that you gave her some time!!!

[tigerfan]

I'm so glad everthing is working out and that Silk is settling in with your family!

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

I am sooo HAPPY that Silk is doing better! That is great news!

Try not to be discouraged that she doesn't fetch. It's probably not something that she's ever done before. I bet SHE will teach YOU how she wants to play if you'll let her! It doesn't have to be fetch.

I agree with the vet - as long as she is peeing, she must be getting some liquid. If you're worried, you could mix water with her food, so that she gets a little extra that way.

yep, she played fetch a lot in her old home. I left for awhile and just got home. She was right beside ceeby jumping and licking me and wiggling when I came thru the door. I picked up a toy and threw it and she ran to get it twice buit Ceeby beat her to it. he wanted hers. LOL I am mixing a little water in her food to kind of make it a little soupy. Thanks for your comments.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

An EXCELLENT point! Good thinking, Dawn. It does seem, Sugar Mom, that this woman hasn't been entirely "up front" with you.

My thoughts exactly. She said she has had two litters and she did not breed her in October when she came in. My thinking is that she probably didn't take so she decided to sell her. She sold five females the same day for the same reason. She said she "always' culls her females when they get about this age but i did think she told me she was four years old but my husband said she said five. there was so much yapping from the other dogs to tell you the truth, I couldn't hear half what she said and of course, by then, she had already placed Silk in my arms. you know how that goes.

[rrosenberry]

Great news, Yes they definately know when their owners are stressed and aggitated, so the more you stressed and worried about how she acted, the more it stressed her. I'm glad things are moving in the right direction, Things will improve everyday I'm sure of it, just by how she has come around in the last 2. That makes me happy.

[Jaspermom]

Congratulations on your triumph with pretty Silk!! I am so glad you listened to everyone, although I know it made you upset at the time. Keep us up to date on her progress, if you please, as I am very interested.

[Chelsey]

Sugar's Mom, i read your previous thread, didnt post a reply, but kept you in my thoughts. I could tell you were so confused and sad, but i tell you this thread is SUCH good news to me im smiling from ear to ear here im SO SO happy Silk has warmed up to you all Good job I would love to hear all the stories of Ceeby & Silk!!

[YorkieRose]

When I place an adult, I insist before the placement that the new owner will devote two weeks to an adjustment period. I have never had a Yorkie not adjust in two weeks..most are fine in one week, many in one day. Please give her time to warm up to you...letting her go to yet another strange home would mess this Yorkie up so much..and the number of people who want to keep breeding her is so sad.

[tmatherly]

I'm happy Silk has started coming around! Adjustments can be difficult and Yorkies are so sensitive! Some more than others. When we went on vacation last year and left Pippa in my sister's care, she didn't eat for 2 days and moped around like someone died. She missed us so much. (Don't worry-she survived on Nutrical. :-) ) I think you will see improvement everyday. Some people have given wise advice in that dogs can sense your emotions/mood and maybe you were trying TOO hard! Try to relax and let things happen. Don't force her into lovin's or playing, just let it come naturally and give positive reinforcement when it happens. Good luck, and keep us updated!