How to help a scared adopted Yorkie adjust to a new home with kids?

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I just adopted a Yorkie she's about 1 1/2 years old. I have 3 small kids that loves her and she's afraid to leave the cage. I feel so bad for her. Where she was before they kept her locked up all day and beat her. What should we do? I get paid Fri I would like to take her to the vet and to get a hair cut and her nails trimmed. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 7 lbs

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

What a lucky little dog to have been adopted by a loving family such as yours!! Little dogs can find almost everything about the world quite scary. If Princess Skylar is most comfortable in her kennel then I would allow her to stay in there as needed. Put her kennel in a central part of the house (eg the living area) so that she is still ‘with’ the family. And encourage your children to sit quietly on the floor and offer her treats. It is very important to let her adjust to her new surrounds, and also for the children to hnderstand that she is scared and needs to be treated very gently and quietly. Be sure to leave the kennel door propped open for her so she has ready access and can come and go as needed to feel safe. She is a very sweet looking dog and I am sure will assimilate into your family very quickly!

How to help a scared adopted Yorkie adjust to a new home with kids?

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