Why aren't I my puppy's favorite?

Question

OK, i have had 4 month old yorkie for about 2 months, but it seems like she doesn't like me at all. I do everything for her, i let her out, i feed her, i brush her, and i am with her everyday, but to her i am just another person. I got a dog because i wanted a loyal companion, but she isn't even a companion. I spent a lot of money on her, and even more time, but she just isn't giving any back. I even considered bringing her back to the breeders (yes, they let me do that). please, can anyone give me any advice to make her like me more, so that im not just another person in her life? I need help.

Answer 1

I don't understand what you want. Is she paying more attention to someone else? Do you want her to be a bit more needy and follow you around? Some dogs just aren't like that. And it's not fair to take the dog back to the breeder for that reason. It's not the dog's fault. Would you send a kid to an orphanage just because you don't like its personality? Maybe the dog will warm up to you more later. But respect your dog's attitude.

Answer 2

play with her

Answer 3

Puppies like children are very fickle.  When you show love and you care for him/her it takes time, like children, for them to warm to you. So  give it time.Everything takes time she will eventually know who's the boss and the caregiver if you give her back too soon you will miss a real companion   because companionship takes time not only for animals, people too.

Answer 4

This might sound crazy, but you might be smothering her with to much attention. Dogs can be smothered with so much attention and divert to somewhere else. Just try a normal cuddling and crate her.

Answer 5

If there is nothing psychicaly wrong with your dog I don't see a need to bring her back to the breeder. And yes most allow that, they would rather have the dog back than see it go to a shelter.

Give the dog time to form a relationship with you. Trust me, I feed, walk, brush our dogs and my APBT is still a daddy's boy. Give her time, take her to some obedience classes for puppies. That will also help to form a relationship with her.

Answer 6

i know exactly where you are coming from and i will explain why. i grew up with gsd`d and have kept them all my life i introduced my ex wife to them, buying her first one on her 21st (17yrs ago). also as a falconer i keep and fly hawks owls and ferrets. (my ex not being able to have children) took to dogs 1 gsd becoming 3. one having passed away it was replaced with a st bernard. over the years i did everything you do, fed watered, groomed and the more horrible things like vets and cutting nails. as pack leader i had the obedience that is required to keep these big dogs under control but the relationship between me and the dogs always lacked something. then catastrophe, my wife left 4 months ago leaving the dogs behind although she does come and see them on sundays. but in the four months she has been gone they don`t wait for her at the door any more they wait for me. what it comes to is, it does`nt matter what you do for a dog. it`s the person that walks them that gets it all letting them out is not enough you need to put a leash on the dog and take it out for walks, varying your routes as dogs like new places so if you want the bit that you feel is missing that's were you will find it

Answer 7

I used to think my puppy didn't love me either, and then I took her to the vets for a shot.  The guy at the vets commented on how much my puppy loved me.  I didn't realize that I was the safe place person for my puppy.  She runs to me every time she is afraid of something, and especially when we go to the vets.  I guess we just don't notice how much they love us, or in what ways they love us.  

Answer 8

It is most likely because you aren't showing your authority over the dog.  Dogs think in the matter of packs, not just best friends.  Your yorkie is trying to establish dominance over you...not good. You have to show that you are the boss of your dog, then it may show some signs of respect and love for you as its leader.  You can show dominance by not always petting her when she comes to you.  This is how i am the authority over my dog (all dogs and dog owners go through this).  I hope you and your dog get along fine later on.  This may not be the answer, and this is very unusual considering you spend a lot of time with her.  

Answer 9

Your puppy is only four months old, its barely getting used to life and its surroundings for that matter. Yorkie's are actually very smart and independent. They can be very bold and self-confident. The puppy is depending on you at this time, just wait until it gets older, you'll regret ever thinking of returning it. A dog will always love its master regardless of what you do and it will be loyal.

Answer 10

You have to show her that you are the Al fa Leader. I know this sounds mean but you can't cuddle her all the time, and hold her, she needs to know you are her boss not the other way around. Have you ever watched It's Me Or the Dog? It is on Animal Planet I believe. Watch it you'll learn a lot.