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FreyasDaddy · 11-04-2018, 01:52 AM

Is this normal? I keep Freya baby's water and food dishes near my fridge, which is in the living room sorta. Anyway, when I go to get something out and she's eating, she retreats something fierce lol. Back to baby's bed she goes. Then back to eating when I'm away.

She's 11months old and has been with me six months now! I'd think she'd be over this timidity. In fact, often she acts weird about my voice. Maybe it's because I'm naturally loud. I try to tone it down, knowing she has such little ears! She'll be coming towards me and stop when I call out, "come here, Fweya." Lol.
All in all, though, it's great. She's come a long way.

lilgidget · 11-04-2018, 04:11 AM

Just keep loving her!!

Lovetodream88 · 11-04-2018, 07:18 AM

Have you tried training with her to build confidence?

Mike_and_Me · 11-04-2018, 11:42 AM

Maybe you can try occasional hand feeding, it seems to help with bonding and trust.

11-04-2018, 01:52 AM	#1
FreyasDaddy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2018 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 233	Timid Eater Is this normal? I keep Freya baby's water and food dishes near my fridge, which is in the living room sorta. Anyway, when I go to get something out and she's eating, she retreats something fierce lol. Back to baby's bed she goes. Then back to eating when I'm away. She's 11months old and has been with me six months now! I'd think she'd be over this timidity. In fact, often she acts weird about my voice. Maybe it's because I'm naturally loud. I try to tone it down, knowing she has such little ears! She'll be coming towards me and stop when I call out, "come here, Fweya." Lol. All in all, though, it's great. She's come a long way.

11-04-2018, 07:18 AM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Have you tried training with her to build confidence? __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

11-04-2018, 04:11 AM	#2
lilgidget YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: stanley nc Posts: 1,152	Just keep loving her!!

11-04-2018, 11:42 AM	#4
Mike_and_Me YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Turkey Posts: 306	Maybe you can try occasional hand feeding, it seems to help with bonding and trust.