Why are my puppies so frightened?

They were probly not socialized very much. If they hadn’t been played with much this would cause them to be scared of people. Just keep trying to play with them and they will come around.

Im not sure why they are scared but according to a dog trianer I no the best thing to do is ignore the fear and make sure not to change your facial features when they show fear they may think that you want them to react fearfully when you do that certian thing or face when trying to compensate for them

At 5 weeks old, these puppies should have never been taken away from the mother and their siblings. It’s way too early. They should still be nursing some from mom! I believe it’s against the law for someone to sell a puppy, before 8 weeks of age. My suggestion is, for the welfare and future proper development of the puppies, they should be returned to the mother and siblings, for at least another 3 weeks, then bring them home. A Vet will tell you the same thing!!!

At 5 weeks old, these puppies should have never been taken away from the mother and their siblings. It’s way too early. They should still be nursing some from mom! I believe it’s against the law for someone to sell a puppy, before 8 weeks of age. My suggestion is, for the welfare and future proper development of the puppies, they should be returned to the mother and siblings, for at least another 3 weeks, then bring them home. A Vet will tell you the same thing!!!

They are missing their mother and sibling companions and are confused. Be patient and gentle with them. After a while they will imprint on you. You will become the new focus of their world. Their shivering may be because they are cold. Sparse hair, little fat, and small size all make it difficult to keep warm. Or they could be tramatized. (Were they mistreated before you got them.) That will make the process much longer, so be patient.

Only 5 weeks old - it’s a scary new world/adventure - with a little time and Love, they’ll be just fine, don’t worry…Take care !!

LEAVE THEM ALONE! LET THEM COME TO YOU OR ELS THEY’LL ASSCIOATE YOU WITH FEAR.

I am aware that the origional post was a year ago, but for anyone just reading all of this, this may be of some help. You should NEVER sell or acquire any puppy or kitten before the age of 8 weeks. They need their mother for that period of time, because she will teach them manners, and good socialization skills come from her and the littermates. No good dog owner/breeder will let you take a puppy before 8 weeks. You will ruin the dog, and then you will be rehoming later due to the fact that you don’t think he fits your family anymore because he’s traumatized. Educate yourself out there. Internet is available everywhere. Do the research.

Moveing to a new home and new things is diffacult for animals and they probably miss there mother.

hmm, you could try hand feeding them for bonding maybe? I don’t know. I have an eleven week old border collie and she is still frightened of lots of stuff, but she is learning. goood luck :D x