Bought a new yorkie pup but...

[AileyRyanne]

He is acting really skiddish, we had to fight him to get him in his cage, then this morning he would not come out of it, I just got him yesterday. The lady met me 1/2 way so I didn't get to see him in his environment, I just think his behavior is really odd. I try to grab him and he shys down and kinda wants to run off..... any suggestions?? Should I take him back? My other Yorkie is not like him at all.

[bubbatd]

How old is he ???? Wish you had seen the breeding facility . Sorry that you had to fight him into his cage . He needs alot of TLC.

[borzoimom]

Being a puppy with a temperment like that, you have a good chance to turn him around. How long have you had him? And yes- how old is he..?

[Maxy24]

And what was the breeder like? Did you go to her home and meet the parents? Did she tell you how she socialized the puppies?

[AileyRyanne]

His birthday is 3/20/2008 so he is already 3 months old. I just got him yesterday.

The breeder was just real quiet and calm person, she seemed alright but who knows, I wonder if maybe they just always kept him a cage or if they beat him? What do you guys think?

Do you think he'll turn around??

I feel bad for the little guy, I want him to be comfortable.



This is him we named him Chewy!!

[borzoimom]

He has only been in his new home one day. He has not even figured out the routine yet. Stick to a routine- be predictable and remain calm. Maybe he has never been in a little crate in his life. No clue what that box is- ie " is it a puppy eater"... Walk softly, gently, calmly and relax.

[AileyRyanne]

The lady said she should have brought the crate...so I am assuming he's been in a crate... it was crazy I mean he fought with all his might to go in there.. the cage was even moving backwards

[bubbatd]

At that age , you can have no idea what his past is . Poor baby !

[borzoimom]

Just because the pup " was in a crate" with her- that doesnt mean the pup has a clue with going in your crate. ie- it doesnt smell the same etc. Go back to step one in introducing the crate. Take the door off if you can not control the door might bang. Feed meals in the crate, cookie time in the crate. And always- when you open the door be calm and casual about it.
If the pup was raised with a wire crate, and you have a solid one, that could look intimidating to a pup. As well as the reverse. Find out what type of crate she used..

[AileyRyanne]

Alright, thank you guys for your suggestions!!