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maxs_momma · 02-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Ok everyone Sam is totally back to normal and when i say totally i mean 100% in every way he is humping Max ever chance he gets and he is back to acting like his scared of everything all the time and shaking over everything he gets excited he shakes he gets scared he shakes i mean over everything he will just be sitting there and i get the treats out and he gets excited and starts shaking

He has finally gotten over the noise of the furnace and just looks at it and even barks at it sometimes and he has also gotten past the noise of the washer and drier but he still has the shyness thing going on and not really wanting to be held and loved on he loves his head rubbed but that is about it unless he is tired and then he will let you rub his belly but he is not really affectionate with anyone not like he was this past week is there anything that i can do

And just so you all know this is how he was acting before he got hurt so it isn't from the accident i also have a really hard time brushing him he keeps trying to get away from me when he is being brushed

but that i can deal with and get him used to my main concern is how do i get him to be more loving and affectionate? and not act so scared all the time?

qraven · 02-11-2008, 07:21 PM

awww thats great he is 100%

Give him lots of TLC. My dad's great pyrnese was a scared of everything and he still is at 5 yrs of age. lol

How old is Sam ? I forgot again

maxs_momma · 02-11-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by qraven

awww thats great he is 100%

Give him lots of TLC. My dad's great pyrnese was a scared of everything and he still is at 5 yrs of age. lol

How old is Sam ? I forgot again

He will be 20 weeks this Friday oh i hope he outgrows it because i feel so bad for the little guy. To ride in a car he has to be in a carrier or he jsut freaks out he is okay if we are sitting still but the moment he hears the motor rev up the least little bit he goes nuts unless he is in the carrier

But like i said this is how he acted before the accident so i know that is not what caused it

Proud Mommy · 02-11-2008, 07:46 PM

Horay!!!!!
I am so happy for you and Sam... poor Max lol

maxs_momma · 02-11-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

Horay!!!!!
I am so happy for you and Sam... poor Max lol

I know poor Max isn't liking it to well but i am sure he will get over that stage soon right

Proud Mommy · 02-11-2008, 08:10 PM

For Maxs' sake I hope soon lol

I'm just so happy to here he is doing so good

maxs_momma · 02-11-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

For Maxs' sake I hope soon lol

I'm just so happy to here he is doing so good

me to lol and oh my Bella to he has even went after her a few times

I am happy he is doing so great i jsut wished he wasn't so scared all the time

Hugs
Mary

txrosegirl · 02-12-2008, 06:41 AM

so glad he is back to 100%

miss buffey is shaker too ... i just think she has a more shy personality ... we took her for a walk this weekend (her first one

) and she did great until she started hearing cars ... she started shaking so bad and refused to walk any more so i picked her up and carried her home

bentley is not scared of anything and never shakes lol ... i just think it is a personality thing? maybe repeated exposure over time to whatever scares them or makes them shake (with you right by their side so they know they are okay and safe) will help a lot too

Deenie · 02-12-2008, 06:43 AM

He's still adjusting. It may just be 'his' personality. I hope in time he will cuddle with you again.

maxs_momma · 02-12-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by txrosegirl

so glad he is back to 100%

miss buffey is shaker too ... i just think she has a more shy personality ... we took her for a walk this weekend (her first one

) and she did great until she started hearing cars ... she started shaking so bad and refused to walk any more so i picked her up and carried her home

bentley is not scared of anything and never shakes lol ... i just think it is a personality thing? maybe repeated exposure over time to whatever scares them or makes them shake (with you right by their side so they know they are okay and safe) will help a lot too

Oh i hope you are right and that in time he will get better i am just glad to know i am not alone and there are others out there that have babies that do the same thing

maxs_momma · 02-12-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Deenie

He's still adjusting. It may just be 'his' personality. I hope in time he will cuddle with you again.

Well at least his personality will match mine a true scaredy cat lol

katskratch · 02-12-2008, 10:11 AM

my yorkie was scared of EVERYTHING as a pup. the best thing you can do is introduce him to as many new situations as possible, and take the lead by being confident and calm yourself.

try not to comfort him when he's shaking (as hard as it may be) because when you comfort him while he's shaking, you're essentially reinforcing the undesirable behavior with affection. if you play it cool, he'll eventually come around.

4doggiemama · 02-12-2008, 10:39 AM

I have a 10 yr. old that shakes. She's a puppymill doggie and is mentally challenged. My husband always says he feels sorry for her---what must it feel like to always be so afraid? My 11 yr. old came from a nasty home situation and after 9 yrs. still doesn't want to be held unless I force her. On some threads there has been talk of seeing a behavioralist or giving obedience training. Have no idea whether these techniques work. Just things I've heard of.
Joanne

chachi · 02-12-2008, 10:41 AM

My Jewels is a shaker and she turned into a real cudler. Just cuddle Sam alot and give him some more time.

Grizzley Bear · 02-12-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My Jewels is a shaker and she turned into a real cudler. Just cuddle Sam alot and give him some more time.

I so agree. My Grizzley Bear was a shaker.Called him shakey-bakey!!I seem to remember a smile from him when I said that. I just know Sam is gonna be fine with all the love you have.

I also think it's part of his personality developing!Blessed you are!
Hugs 4ever,
Mary

02-11-2008, 07:18 PM	#1
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,722	Scared of so much Ok everyone Sam is totally back to normal and when i say totally i mean 100% in every way he is humping Max ever chance he gets and he is back to acting like his scared of everything all the time and shaking over everything he gets excited he shakes he gets scared he shakes i mean over everything he will just be sitting there and i get the treats out and he gets excited and starts shaking He has finally gotten over the noise of the furnace and just looks at it and even barks at it sometimes and he has also gotten past the noise of the washer and drier but he still has the shyness thing going on and not really wanting to be held and loved on he loves his head rubbed but that is about it unless he is tired and then he will let you rub his belly but he is not really affectionate with anyone not like he was this past week is there anything that i can do And just so you all know this is how he was acting before he got hurt so it isn't from the accident i also have a really hard time brushing him he keeps trying to get away from me when he is being brushed but that i can deal with and get him used to my main concern is how do i get him to be more loving and affectionate? and not act so scared all the time? __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-12-2008, 06:41 AM	#8
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	so glad he is back to 100% miss buffey is shaker too ... i just think she has a more shy personality ... we took her for a walk this weekend (her first one ) and she did great until she started hearing cars ... she started shaking so bad and refused to walk any more so i picked her up and carried her home bentley is not scared of anything and never shakes lol ... i just think it is a personality thing? maybe repeated exposure over time to whatever scares them or makes them shake (with you right by their side so they know they are okay and safe) will help a lot too __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

02-12-2008, 06:43 AM	#9
Deenie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,292 Blog Entries: 1	He's still adjusting. It may just be 'his' personality. I hope in time he will cuddle with you again. __________________ Dena Rick Big C little c and Zoe Nub

02-12-2008, 10:41 AM	#14
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	My Jewels is a shaker and she turned into a real cudler. Just cuddle Sam alot and give him some more time. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#2
qraven Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Posts: 557	awww thats great he is 100% Give him lots of TLC. My dad's great pyrnese was a scared of everything and he still is at 5 yrs of age. lol How old is Sam ? I forgot again

02-11-2008, 07:46 PM	#4
Proud Mommy The Fabulous 4 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ca Posts: 1,321	Horay!!!!! I am so happy for you and Sam... poor Max lol

02-11-2008, 08:10 PM	#6
Proud Mommy The Fabulous 4 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ca Posts: 1,321	For Maxs' sake I hope soon lol I'm just so happy to here he is doing so good

02-12-2008, 10:11 AM	#12
katskratch Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: calgary Posts: 22	my yorkie was scared of EVERYTHING as a pup. the best thing you can do is introduce him to as many new situations as possible, and take the lead by being confident and calm yourself. try not to comfort him when he's shaking (as hard as it may be) because when you comfort him while he's shaking, you're essentially reinforcing the undesirable behavior with affection. if you play it cool, he'll eventually come around.

02-12-2008, 10:39 AM	#13
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I have a 10 yr. old that shakes. She's a puppymill doggie and is mentally challenged. My husband always says he feels sorry for her---what must it feel like to always be so afraid? My 11 yr. old came from a nasty home situation and after 9 yrs. still doesn't want to be held unless I force her. On some threads there has been talk of seeing a behavioralist or giving obedience training. Have no idea whether these techniques work. Just things I've heard of. Joanne