Anyone Ever Feel Panicky with New Pups?
 

Hello,

I'm wondering if there are Yorkies owners out there who have ever felt panic in regard to having puppies, training them, etc. You know, sometimes I get a feeling of panic in my tummy and I feel scared and a little trapped. It's not the Yorkies fault by no means!

Today I had trouble catching Annie to come inside the house after being with them both outside (Annie & Susie). I used a treat to have them "come" and then I pick them up and give them their treats from my hand while holding them. Well this afternoon, Annie wouldn't "bite." She was not going to let me pick her up. So then I am trying to catch her...going back and forth in the yard...trying to be nice, trying the treat thing, trying to entice the her by getting excited that Susie is going in...and finally I start getting mad and start yelling. Well of course - that doesn't work but I was mad and frustrated. I finally called my husband to help me (he was in the house with Susie) and we got her in (by the treat method). It's cold out and it would seem to me that she would get so cold that she would let us pick her up...gosh I just don't know!! :eyebrow2:

I go in the house and cry like a baby because I'm pooped and frustrated. (Sorry - its the truth). I start worrying as to how I am going to get her to come in if at times when my husband isn't around! That scares me more! Oh Gosh! I apologized to Annie and my husband for being mad.

It's only been a week that they have been here (Annie and Susie) and truly I am happy, but tired, frustrated, elated, worrier, feel trapped at times (watching them all the time or checking on them to during housebreaking time), etc. I'm sorry this all sounds like whining! Well I guess it is whining.

Other Yorkie Mom's & Dads feel like this at times or do you remember when you did?

:embarasse :cry:

Yorkie Love,
Terra

I recently called that stage my post partumdepression stage0- just like what can happen to human mommys with newborns. I was sick and tired ALL the time for the first week or too. I dind't want to get dressed to go out because I knew I would have to worry about Oliver and training him and watching him. It was a horrible week or so.
It passes!!!! Trust me!
And it's a hard thing to admit because puppies are supposed to be a JOY to have and own!!! And, really, they are--- but it just takes an adjustment period. Trust me, soon you'll be filled with relief and love from your babies!

I have felt overwhelmed before. Training is hard work and we want what is best for our babies! If you continue having trouble with Annie running from you, maybe you should use a leash when you go out, until you feel more comfortable.

AFter I get a puppy I always feel panicky, why did I do this etc! I also have a panic disorder so I just take my medicine for the first week or so and then I am so in love by then that the panic goes away. It will get better trust me!

We've had Boss for almost two weeks and I know exactly what you mean. He is truly my love but sometimes it becomes too much. My boyfriend and I feel like we haven't seen each other since he got home and that makes me sad. I have been with Boss the whole time because of training and because I want him to feel safe and secure. You are definately not alone in your feelings. I know it's going to get better but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. Worst is when it interferes with other parts of your life, like for me my relationship and my housework. I hope you feel better soon. YT is so great for this kinds of stuff because there is always someone (or a few someones :)) who have been through it and can offer help, advice or just listen.

Natalie :heart to

Reuger doesn't come to me very well when I call him, especially when he's outside. I've tried all sorts of things and what works for me is to stand inside the front door and shake the bowl (with the lid on) that has his treats in it. He'll run right inside and wait for me to give him his treat. Sometimes you just gotta' do what works!!!

I have had Chloe for 12 days now. I am just starting to get over the panicky feeling. I am still panicky sometimes about letting her run loose around the house. Terrified that someone will step on her. She is constantly underfoot and currently weighs only 1.9 pounds. So, sometimes she is hard to see and one wrong step could kill her instantly. I also have this habit of waking up several times in the middle of the night to check on her. Always checking to see if she is still breathing.

I'm such a newbie (our Yorkie's been home less than 2 wks!) but I can so relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed. Buddy's also got kennel cough and that's been horrible to deal with, especially bc I have panic disorder & worry too much anyway! I'm fortunate my kids are old enough to help & dh does too. But there have been moments where I've basically told my family "I need a doggie break" and I've gone out by myself or with dh or just gone to bed early. I've even put a moratorium on doggie discussions at times. Buddy's not too good about coming & with the hawks around our area I wouldn't let him out off leash. Today we began playing a little game of "Come, Buddy" where different ones had a chicken treat for him that he got if he came when called. It's helped him respond but we've got aways to go! Just wanted to say, I understand the feelings and that it's ok to take time out for yourself. :)

I don't let Cali out because i'd never catch her. have you thought of getting a x-pen outside and put the babies in there to do their business? It keeps them use to going in one area and you can catch them quickly.

we have an enclosed patio and I occasionally let them out there to roam and feel free. (my husband started this). they sometimnes dont want to come back inside. i holler "anyone want a treat!" sometimes only 3 of them will fly in to the house and the last one will be stubborn. I usually just turn my back and go on about my business. No begging needed... they come in when they feel they have been left alone. then i sneak over and close the door.

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I am going to trust you...and hang on your words that say "It passes!"

Thank you!
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Thank you Amanda. The leash discussion has been initiated between my hubby and I. It will probably be a last resort and we will be using the leashes when we take them somewhere.

Thanks much,
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Hi Patti,
Thank you for your words. It must have been really a "trip" with your disorder too! Wow!

Thanks,
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Dearest Newbie...
Yes, we are less than 2 weeks with our Yorkies too. Thank you so much for all that you shared in your reply to me. I hope that the Buddy's "kennel cough" heals very soon! Gosh! I'm also glad that you have the help you do and that you do take a doggie break. My breaks away from the girls have only been to do work...going on appointments while my husband watches the girls (he is so dear). I have had to switch my appointments to evenings &/or weekends so I can have his assistance. We too have hawk issues here so we can't just let them be at this time - being so small. Thank you again. What date did you get Buddy? We got Annie and Susie on Feb 11.
Please keep us posted on Buddy's recovery from kennel cough okay?

Yorkie Love,
Terra

Dear Patti,
The x-pen sounds like a good idea yes. We have fenced in yard in which the girls that the girls run and do their thing in. It's a pretty big space for them and they love to run. The snow is packed hard enough right now that they can walk on top of the snow and explore all over. They are picking up twigs and leaves from the Autumn season (who would have guessed that these leaves fell for Annie and Susie - grin). So that's the scoop on our yard situation. Thanks for your idea and taking the time to write me okay?

Yorkie Love,
Terra

I will be very happy when the "no begging needed" time comes! Wow! We do use treats and now we are also trying a squeak toy. If the treat doesn't work, we wait a little bit and use the squeak toy that they like - they come right over. I just hope it works as well when I am out there with the two girls by myself.

I found that it helped immensely to put them on a leash when taking them outside. That way you can take them exactly where you want them to go potty. And you can lead her right back inside when she's finished.

URGH!! i know the feeling of Puppy Blues :) When we got Chelsey i was ok, but when Chanel came along i felt desperate :eek: i tried SO hard to be brave, she was VERY tiny it was scary, the evening we brought her home, it was like something snapped in me and i broke down, the next day i wanted to bring her back, i was scared to get attached to her, affraid she wouldnt make it! Thank God my husband spoke some sense into me and assured me that she would be fine :)
Most of the time we dont want to show how we truely feel after we bring the new babies home, because we are "suppose to be on cloud 9" it changes life and it sure can be overwhelming!! We want to do everything so perfect and make no mistakes, but i guess we have to make mistakes to learn.

Chuckling at the "interferes with my housework"...too funny! Let the puppy chase the dust bunnies!

Francie

What I do to help compensate for that feeling is ask a lot of questions, start reading and begin training. :thumbup:

You be the 1st out the door.
You be the one to feed them
You make them sit before they eat.
You be the one to walk them outside to go potty.
You be the one to teach them their name.
You make them sit in front of you to be petted.
On and on and on and on!

I have bought probably 4-5 books since we got Missy and I still am asking questions! lol

Chanel must be doing wonderful now huh? Thanks for your honesty and expressing true reality to these little ones when we first get them. Whew. You know that really helps. It's nice to know others realize that the image of being on cloud 9 isn't always the case and sometimes that cloud just seems to fall on you (big grin).

Blessings,
Yorkie Love,
Terra

Yes Chanel is now 11 months and 4lbs, she's a healthy little girl and at times too wise for her boots ;) but she is loved to death.
For months now i am sliding on a guilt trip, to THINK that I could have taken HER back to the breeder :confused: :( it sounds goofy, but when i think of how i felt that w/end breaks my heart! I can still get very mad at myself!
She looked SO sad it was pathetic, we took her to the vet that monday, she weighed in at 300 Gram's the vet asked me which breeder we got her from :confused: I never spoke much about it here, because i was affraid of how it would end. Now i know better :) They couldnt microchip her till she was 5 months old because she was too small.

Microchip her? What is that? I am so happy that she is healthy and you have each other! Many more Yorkie kisses for you!

Yorkie Love,
Terra

Gosh, you would think I had an actual baby. I probably spent as much $ on books and things as I did on Princess.That just means you will be a good mom!

A microchip is a little chip that the vet injects into the shoulder area by the dog.

By law we have to have dog's microchipped incase a pet gets lost, when found they can be identified by the vet and reunited with its owner. Also if someone's pet was stolen and the original owner has reported it to the Data base, they will report the number and discription of the dog to all the vets.

Dog's used to get a tattoo, thats now replaced by the microchip.

Puppy kisses and hugs back to you :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :)

Terra, I wanted to tell you not to give up on teaching your Yorkies to come when called. This was the scariest thing with my babies. My girl Pippa is a little spitfire and would take off running full speed if she could find a way out the front door. She did this more than once and we live in a busy area with lots of traffic. I would nearly have a heart attack everytime and "chase" her till I caught her. She even got out once when we weren't home (a good samaritan found her and she was back home in less than 24 hours). Talk about a sleepless, heart-sick night! It was then I determined that she needed intensive training for her own safety. But let me tell you, it's not easy with Yorkies! Pippa does come when called now, but we had to find what worked for HER...she's not a big treat girl, so that didn't work. She IS a very playful girl, so we found that if we called her name playfully (HARD WHEN THEY ARE RUNNING INTO THE STREET!) and run the other way clapping hands and looking joyful, she turns around and chases us right into the house. We are still working on her, though. And I think it requires constant work. Scout, on the other hand, completed 3 courses at Petsmart and had one instance where he got out of the house with me and started toward the street, and all I had to do was say, "scout come, scout come". He has never failed me on that. I think they just have different personalities, so you just have to go with what works with the individual. Good Luck!! Oh, and definetely look into classes to GO TO-there's nothing like having an actual dog trainer and homework to motivate you to work!

Hi Terra!
I thought I was the only one who went through this!! I am now 3 months in and much better. I took Bailey to puppy training and discovered that he is smart!! I felt like the one being trained! Anyhow, I know how you feel about them not coming when called, the trainer told us to use a 20' leash...it's a lot easier to get a hold something that long as opposed to a small very fast yorkie!! It's worked great and now I can have peace of mind letting him outside to run 'freely' which he loves to do.
Good luck!!

The best way that i have ever gotten Ella to come is with a clicker and a treat. Just because she loves weird noises....and she knows once she gets hears the clicker she will get the treat.

But when i'm leaving for work and i'm about to put her in her bed she knows its coming and she'll run straight under my bed, not a treat will entice her. i then have to spend 15 minutes trying to get her out from under there and i am then late for work. it is frustrating but you learn tricks for them to do what you want. Hang in there it will get better!!!!! :thumbup: