Newbie-Favorite treat for 11 weeks old puppy and how to make her warm up to us?

[FriscoCoco]

Just pick up a new 11 weeks old goldendoodle from airport last nite.  She is very insecure and shy right now.  She want to stay in her crate most of the times and not even want to go outside to her business.  I have tried a few different treats but she not really going crazy for any of it.  What can I do to encourage her and make her do her business outside,  Any tips?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am sure your pup is so frightened, especially after an airplane ride. Personally, I would take her out of the crate and just love her and talk softly to her. Wrap her in a little blanket and hold her close. We let our Vern sleep in the bed with us the first night and did not have any trouble transitioning him to the crate the next night. She may be nervous and her tummy might be upset from all the changes and not feel like eating treats right now. Meanwhile, I would continue to take her outside often and tell her to go potty. Just be patient, she has just had her whole life turned upside down. It will get better. Good luck!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I think this is great advice.  This poor baby just needs a little time to adjust.

[Janice Allocco-Ange]

I agree with this too.  That poor baby is just scared.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

This baby is just a little traumatised from the separation and plane ride. It's quite normal for them to go off their food for a little while.  Obviously if you are worried a trip to the vet to have her checked out might be in order but I would think it's  nothing to fret about.  Her real character and personality will unfold over the next few days.  Lots of cuddles and love.  Enjoy

[Camilla and Darwin]

Great advice from others. Once she is eating treats and feeling more comfortable I have a few suggestions. We lilke to use cubed pieces of mozzarella, warm chicken, even beef hotdog cut up into small pieces. Also, Zukes minis are a huge hit with Darwin...

[FriscoCoco]

Thanks all for all the advice.  She's doing much better this afternoon, still not very interested in any treat.

I have been reading a lot since I decided to get a puppy, I am just caught off guard when she's not interested in any treat because it make it harder to tell her when she listens.

She's going to the Vet tomorrow and should I give her a bath tonite or should I wait couple more days?

 

[Kris & Brinkley]

unless she is soiled wait to bathe her until she trust you as her new Mom. The trick is fro her to take her bond she had with a Mom & see you as the new Mom , trust makes the puppy world go round. Lots & lots of Loven. Look forward to hear how it goes.

[Janice Allocco-Ange]

I would wait to bathe her.  You'll know when she is totally comfortable with her new home and with you.

[Jennifer Tramell]

About treats - many dogs will not eat a treat if he/she is scared/uneasy/unsettled/uncertain/etc.  I had a shep mix who had fear issues.  We would take her to pet stores to help with her fear and socialization and she would NOT eat the treats they offered.  Wouldn't eat in the store, on the sidewalk outside, or on the lawn in the parking lot.  She would eat the treat when we got back home.  I know many dogs who won't take a treat from someone they don't know.  Also, not all puppies like treats.  Sounds crazy but my Webster really didn't care for treats and definitely wasn't food/treat motivated.  He's almost 2 and still not crazy about treats.  Combine the stress of travel, the excitement of a new home, the loss of her mom & littermates and then add in the possibility that she might not be food motivated and it sounds like a normal puppy.  Relax and enjoy your new puppy and each day, even each hour, you'll see her true personality coming through.  You'll have months to learn her unique personality and then she'll turn into a "teenager" and you'll have to adapt once again :-)

[Ginny Nightingale]

I agree! I am raising 5 puppies right now and at three weeks old they are always together and happy. I can't help thinking how upset they will be when separated from their littermates. I get to see them relaxed and playful...but I am sure the new owners will have to wait a few days to a week to see that. They do adjust quickly though and she will get better every day.

I also have a neighbor with a goldendoodle that hates all the cookies my guys wolf down. She is very fussy! This is by no means because she is a goldendoodle--it is just her way. Not sure why, but some dogs have particular tastes. 

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

I'm just checking in to see if there is another update on how your little love bug is doing?

[FriscoCoco]

She is doing so much better.  

I think I am worry about too much about the alpha dog thing at the beginning.  I am still practice all that but mix in with more hugs.  I can see her start accepting me as her "mommy" and lead dog. Other than 1 accident this morning which I consider is my fault mainly, she is doing very good at potty training.  She will bark and get my attention from the crate when she want to relief herself and when I take her outside now, it only take less than 2 mins for her to find her spot and do her business. Cheer!!  I still wish I can teach her to use her toilet eventually.

I also found a treat that she like from petco, Bil Jac (chicken liver for small dog).  I will give her a bath tonite to clean her up and make her smell good.

She weight 8.2 lbs now and she looks like she might be 20-30 lbs full grown.

Thanks again for all the support and great advice.