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Autism in Yorkies? My little Lolly is 5. I have had her almost three months. I got her from a breeder because she was not successful at having litters. She was bred twice and I believe the puppies were still born or died shortly. She is a love and wonderful with people, but awful with other dogs. I have hired a trainer, but we aren't making any headway. At first I thought she was just a very alpha dog, but the trainer feel that if Lolly were a person she would be borderline autistic. The trainer said she never saw such a nervous dog. Lolly never plays-has no interest in any toys or treats. I had two little dogs here on Saturday and Lolly was terrified. I am contacting a vet who specializes in behaviors. It seems impossible to modify her behavior because there is no way to reward her. She has never even picked up a toy in her mouth. Did anybody ever hear of this kind of thing? Can meds help? We gave her Resccue Remedy but it did not do a thing. |
I have no idea. Sorry you're going through this. One thing kept popping into my head though....did you get her from a puppymill? If she's been in a cage most or all of her life...would it cause those types of behaviors? |
I wouldn't call it autism. If she's five years old and was used as a breeder dog, then she was probably not socialized, may have lived in a kennel etc. You may want to contact a rescue that takes in puppymill dogs. A good organization to ask advice from would be www.puppymillrescue.com. They've seen it all and having had rescue dogs, I can almost guarantee that this is why she is acting as she is. A puppyill dog has never seen a toy. They have to be taught everything. They fear everything and anything. The not liking other dogs could also have soemthing to do with this. She may have had to fight for her food. Elaine |
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:thumbup: My thought's exactally. |
I've had fosters the same way. Usually it took me 8 months to get them turned around enough to be adopted into loving homes. Puppy mill dogs know nothing except the cage, so you can imagine what all they have to learn. I remember getting a little front carrier to carry them almost all day so they could see what all goes on in a home. They shake like crazy if you put them down in the big house when they are only used to a tiny cage. It takes baby steps with these guys, patience, persistence, understanding and love to turn them around. |
I agree with everyone's assessment. Poor baby. Good luck with helping to teach her that she is loved and has a purpose other than to be a money making machine (oh these mills make me so angry). God bless because you have the love and patience that she will need. |
I must agree with everyone. You learn what you're taught just like skin kids. If all she ever knew was being in a cage, you'll have to take it slow, and introduce her to the world she deserves. |
Thanks everyone Thanks for your concern. She was not a puppymill dog, but rather came from a reputable breeder. She was a finish show dog, and I guess that they never get to do anything that would distract them. The place was very nice and clean. There were about 25 other little yorkies running around and they all seemed happy. I have no reason to believe that she was abused. The breeder did say that Lolly never liked being in the ring. I have contacted the vet who specializes in behavioral issues b ut no call back yet. I'll keep you posted. |
Good luck and she sounds like her personality is just that - hers. Every pup is different and because they are not interested in toys, etc., I don't believe they are borderline autistic. See what the vet has to say, and perhaps you should take the trainer and file the name away. Three months is too soon to expect a rehomed pup to acclimate. Charlie has been with me since mid April, and each day there is a new discovery in his personality. Warmly, Deborah |
I had a friend that had a Westie that had the equivalent of Downs syndrome, only in dogs. He looked a little different than his sister from the same litter, and had training and behavioral problems. I think it can happen. |
don't forget, your doggy from a breeder. or even puppy mill? if so, below is interesting article about survivors from puppy mills http://www.ilmorescue.org/adopting_t...l_survivor.htm http://www.anewstartonlife.com/puppymill.htm |
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