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06-23-2009, 06:34 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: oakville, ontario
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| Yorkie personality Does anyone know when their personalities are usually established? I know socialization is important between 8-16 weeks. If they are calm, easy going and stay that way till 6 months, for example, will they likely stay that way? thanks for any insight. |
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06-23-2009, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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| Based on what I've seen with Gracie Ruth and Yogi, the personalities they had at 12 weeks is pretty much what they have now. They go through phases, but their base personalities are always there. I've heard and feel there's some truth to the saying the time between 3 & 8 months are the most influential for their development. So I tried real hard to make sure that they were exposed to many different things during that time, and to also make sure that every new experience was accomplished by a safe secure feeling for them that I was there and would take care of everything. I think this has helped them to grow into confident, loving Yorkies.
__________________ If you think dogs can't count, put 3 biscuits in your pocket, then give him only 2. Gracie Ruth & Boo & Yogi & RIP Annie B. & Bonnie Lane |
06-23-2009, 10:32 AM | #3 | |
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06-23-2009, 10:50 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: oakville, ontario
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| that's great to hear. My Rosie is almost 13 weeks and great personality so far. Just worried she'll change. I know there are no guarantees but at least a good chance! |
06-23-2009, 11:08 AM | #5 | |
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Yogi has never realized that there are things out there that can eat him. He thinks everyone is his next best friend and finds nothing worth getting excited over except treats and whatever toy G is currently playing with. He's 10 months old and I've noticed him having some 'shy' episodes now. Not fearful, not scared, just a little shy and wanting to be close to a human. He is so secure that people are 'good' that if he can't get to me he'll go to any human for 'protection'. At the dog park he'll simply plop himself down on the nearest feet and sit there until either I come get him, the people move out from underneath him, or he feels safe to wander off again. It's quite comical to see the look on peoples faces when they feel him climb up and plop down on their feet. They start looking around with a slightly worried look on their face to see if they can find his Momma. I'll just laugh and say, "Sorry, yes, he's mine. He couldn't find my feet to sit on and yours must have been the closest ones he could find."
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