Very Discouraged! Please Help

[SaM&jEsS]

Ok, Im not sure if this is something that everyone goes through so I have decided to post on here to see what you all think and hopefully for some help. Sam is 6 months old and will not calm down. Its to the point where we are not enjoying him at all! I love my dog very much but cant take it any longer. All he does is bite (even when scolded not to!) and when he is scolded he wants to do it more and starts to bark. When you try to pick him up he runs away and barks (like its playtime) I have to get him by giving treats. Then there is the potty issue. I have spent everyday and all day taking him outside to go. Prob every 20 minutes I ask him to go poty and bring him out. Sometimes he goes then there are other times I have to chase him around the house or trick him so that I can pick him up and bring him out there. At night when its time to settle down all he wants to do is jump all over me and bite, run around and bark. Please everyone help me out here! Im not sure what to do anymore and its pretty discouraging. People do not want to come over b/c of him and Im starting to get really upset with this constant behavior. We are not able to enjoy him at all! I have spoken to the vet and tech's all they do is nod and say he'll get there. Is this all normal?

[chattiesmom]

He is still just a pup. Sounds like he is acting like a normal healthy puppy! You are really lucky to have such a healthy happy little guy. Send the silly pup to me -- I just love love love puppies and all of their fussing and biting and messes

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by SaM&jEsS

Ok, Im not sure if this is something that everyone goes through so I have decided to post on here to see what you all think and hopefully for some help. Sam is 6 months old and will not calm down. Its to the point where we are not enjoying him at all! I love my dog very much but cant take it any longer. All he does is bite (even when scolded not to!) and when he is scolded he wants to do it more and starts to bark. When you try to pick him up he runs away and barks (like its playtime) I have to get him by giving treats. Then there is the potty issue. I have spent everyday and all day taking him outside to go. Prob every 20 minutes I ask him to go poty and bring him out. Sometimes he goes then there are other times I have to chase him around the house or trick him so that I can pick him up and bring him out there. At night when its time to settle down all he wants to do is jump all over me and bite, run around and bark. Please everyone help me out here! Im not sure what to do anymore and its pretty discouraging. People do not want to come over b/c of him and Im starting to get really upset with this constant behavior. We are not able to enjoy him at all! I have spoken to the vet and tech's all they do is nod and say he'll get there. Is this all normal?

if you don't have a crate or ex-pen, now's the time to invest in one. morgan doesn't have free run of the house. i give her time alone so she's gets used to being calm and amusing herself. so instead of running all over the place and harassing me and everyone else in the house, she goes in the pen. also when new people come over i have her in there at first and then take her out when she calms down. she's so much better since i started doing that.

[SaM&jEsS]

Yes I do have a crate for him. I try to keep him in there mostly if Im out or when its time for bed but he constantly barks and cries. The vet says not to let him out when he does this but he has actually gone on for over an hour!

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by SaM&jEsS

Yes I do have a crate for him. I try to keep him in there mostly if Im out or when its time for bed but he constantly barks and cries. The vet says not to let him out when he does this but he has actually gone on for over an hour!

i know its hard and annoying when he's in there barking but you just have to ignore him. he will stop eventually, or exhaust himself into a nap i thank god i didn't have to go thru that with morgan. she never complains when she's in the crate because the breeder had the puppies in crates and play pens at her house as well.

[BLowry]

I have 2 furgirls...Sadie is 3yrs old and Lillie is 6 months old..they are both very active but do have their down time..Lillie is a little more rambuncous because she is a puppy...I don't mind this...as someone posted...this to me, means a healthy happy puppy...Lillie LOVES to be held...she will come over to me and sit and whine until I pick her up...only problem is...when I go to pick her up she jumps back away from me...almost like a little game for her...so....I have a small jar of (plain) cheerios on my desk...if she starts her whining (I know she isn't going to come to me) I take out a couple of cherrios and tell her to come, sit and stay...she does, I give her her treat and she stays for me to pick her up....you need to be consistant with what ever method of training to choose..Don't get discouraged...someday you will look at him when he is fully grown and wish he was a puppy again...

[BLowry]

I have 2 furgirls...Sadie is 3yrs old and Lillie is 6 months old..they are both very active but do have their down time..Lillie is a little more rambunctious because she is a puppy...I don't mind this...as someone posted...this to me, means a healthy happy puppy...Lillie LOVES to be held...she will come over to me and sit and whine until I pick her up...only problem is...when I go to pick her up she jumps back away from me...almost like a little game for her...so....I have a small jar of (plain) cheerios on my desk...if she starts her whining (I know she isn't going to come to me) I take out a couple of Cheerios and tell her to come, sit and stay...she does, I give her her treat and she stays for me to pick her up....you need to be consistent with what ever method of training to choose..Don't get discouraged...someday you will look at him when he is fully grown and wish he was a puppy again...

[SaM&jEsS]

Originally Posted by BLowry

I have 2 furgirls...Sadie is 3yrs old and Lillie is 6 months old..they are both very active but do have their down time..Lillie is a little more rambuncous because she is a puppy...I don't mind this...as someone posted...this to me, means a healthy happy puppy...Lillie LOVES to be held...she will come over to me and sit and whine until I pick her up...only problem is...when I go to pick her up she jumps back away from me...almost like a little game for her...so....I have a small jar of (plain) cheerios on my desk...if she starts her whining (I know she isn't going to come to me) I take out a couple of cherrios and tell her to come, sit and stay...she does, I give her her treat and she stays for me to pick her up....you need to be consistant with what ever method of training to choose..Don't get discouraged...someday you will look at him when he is fully grown and wish he was a puppy again...

Yes Sam kinda does the same thing. KINDA LOL! The difference is that he comes over and barks. When I try to get him he takes off. Sometimes I am able to pick him up but he squirms away then comes back barking again. I will try your method though thanks!

[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by SaM&jEsS

Yes Sam kinda does the same thing. KINDA LOL! The difference is that he comes over and barks. When I try to get him he takes off. Sometimes I am able to pick him up but he squirms away then comes back barking again. I will try your method though thanks!

Try leash training and also training him to sit and shake paw and give treat and praise, he will learn as he does things, gets praises and rewards if you need help in training him maybe enrolling into a class of obedience training will help you sooner.

[Perroamor]

Greetings:
I really could understand what you are going thru. However, Princess has taught me a lot of things and one is patience. Princess and your little one would have had the best of times. See I said would. When I first got Princess she was hyper biting and not listening whew. I bought her a crate and started working on her like I should of. I did not use a baby voice I used commands. No meant No. Do not bite me or anyone else. If you do you will go into your crate for a time out. Now the other side I had to look at my hand in all of this. I would make excuses for her bad behavior but I don't do that. Bad behavior is Bad behavior and you have to nip it in the but now. You must be consistent, Princess is a far cry from where she was before. Sometimes if I let her slip she will try to get away with a little bit but that does not go on for long. I have had all types of breeds and as puppies they can be overwhelmed. But remember this to shall pass. I told myself that every day when she was small. Especially when it got rough.

[jjl720]

first of all... this is the first time I've seen people lucky enough to live in the Syracuse area on here! My baby barks at every strange noise he hears. Again, as said before, no means no. He will stop barking on no unless he is really agitated. I have the same problem as many when I call him. He comes close enough to me to acknowledge that I called him and then takes off. I spend time each day now training him to come with treats and have enrolled him in obedience classes. I'm afraid that when summer comes, someone will let him out by mistake and if he does not come on command, he'll be gone. He's the second terrier type I've had and the other one did the same thing. Obeys in the house and runs like a madman when loose! The leash training idea is great and I will try it.

[Yano]

People have some really good advice! You do have a healthy baby!

I know what your going though. My Chibi is now 7 months old. He likes biting everything! I think it helps to play with them a little, but don't let your baby bite you. When he does tell him ""no". We found tug-of-war quite helpful. All you need is an old tube sock. Tie a knot at one end, so the little one can bite it, then hold the other end. Entice him to bite it then pull gently. Eventually you can get him to play the game with you. We also taught him to play ball. Often he plays by himself now! He loves to chew the ball too! Also, I guess this is a good time to teach the "come" command. Find the his favorite treat (that you can eat too..like a very small piece of cheese) and tell him to come, when he can see you. If he doesn't go to him and eat the cheese literally in front of his face with loud tasty sounds...like slurping..Then try again ,9 times out of ten he will come the next time! I read this in a book about Yorkies(The Yorkshire Terrier) by Deborah Wood (bought in the U.S.). Really helpful book for beginners. But of course with all of the YT'ers here, you don't really need a book! Good luck and hang in there!

[FirstYorkie]

Sam&Jess, I highly recommend that you enroll in an obedience class.

Besides helping with problem behavior, they are fun! Just make sure that the trainer uses positive methods.

[SaM&jEsS]

Hello to everyone! I wanted to say thanks to you all for the stories and helpful advice. I feel better knowing that there are many out there who have exp. the same situations. Its always helpful and a good feeling to hear some tips and advise. Someimes a story or a little advise is all one needs! Thanks again to all of you wonderful people!

[Lou]

Originally Posted by Baby Blessing

Try leash training and also training him to sit and shake paw and give treat and praise, he will learn as he does things, gets praises and rewards if you need help in training him maybe enrolling into a class of obedience training will help you sooner.

I agree, especially with the leash training. Try long walks in the late afternoon if you want him to settle down in the evening. With some of that stored up energy gone he will be more willing to cuddle.