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chappiandnico · 12-11-2015, 04:05 PM

Hello Everybody,

I have two yorkie boys, the oldest Chappie (1yr) and Nico (6mo). I love them both so very much but the oldest is driving me crazy. Ever since we got him he has always been way too hyperactive and rarely obedient, he is very stubborn and will get aggressive if he does not receive what he wants. He also bites his little brother a lot who never really provokes him. He was impossible to potty train, I spend my day scooping and mopping up hidden poops and pee, Nico pees and poops on a training pad. He barks at anyone that passes by our apartment door or if he hears an unusual sound, we live on the high street and have many neighbours so it's a nightmare. I got a trainer, but even the trainer couldn't help fully. What do I do? He's driving me to the point where I might need to relocate him because I might get evicted due to his whining and disobedience (he destroyed all of my shoes and handbags let alone the apartment I'm renting). Our neighbours do not like him because she came to speak to us regarding his barking one time and he bit her foot and ran into her house.

I just need all the advice I can get, I love him to bits and would hate to find him a new family.

Thank you!

Magnus · 12-11-2015, 07:45 PM

Have you tried any obedience training with him? So you did and it's not working, I'd strongly suggest a behaviorist visit. His biting definitely needs to get under control.

As for your neighbor, she seem pretty reasonable seeing how she came to talk to you guys first. Maybe letting her know you guys are working to resolve the issue would help ease her mind a bit.

yorkiemini · 12-11-2015, 08:36 PM

Yep agree whole heartedly with the above posts! I am a big fan of basic obedience training for all pups. Additionally, the really hyper pups need lots of exercise!
Hope it works out well for you and your pups!

Kerryn915 · 12-11-2015, 10:12 PM

He's still very much a mischievous pup at only one year old. He does seem to be a handful. I think if he had more outside time... Walks etc to help get his energy out, that would help.

Alexa_And_Oscar · 12-12-2015, 01:00 AM

My Oscar is the most hyperactive Dog that I have ever met. I take him out once a day for 4 hours straight and let him run around with all his Doggy Friends. Then we come home and I play fetch with him for an hour in the house. After that he sleeps. He definitely behaves better when he's tired. I think a tired, stimulated Dog, is a happy one. I also play games with him that make him think. Using mental stimulation, tires them out more. I have Doggy puzzles, and we play hide and seek with his Toys. Which he LOVES! The more activity you do with him, the better. I know it can be hard but you can do it. Oscar and I are settled into a routine now, and he's happier for it. Could you maybe leave him in a Doggy Day care? Oscar goes to one for an hour, sometimes three so I can finish my errands. Like you, my neighbour complained about him barking. But she was very rude and just screamed at me. So I now can't go out unless someone Babysits him. It was really this Doggy Day Care that saved me. He comes back happy and exhausted and the People there are lovely to Oscar. So it's a win, win. He get's tired, and I get to go food shopping, without having to worry about him.

Jkpal · 12-12-2015, 04:08 AM

Piper is willful, determined, stubborn, and smart. She can be demanding and relentless to get what she wants...I, too, have found that the more I do with her, the more reasonable she is...Getting Piper out and about, whether to walk or shop, settles her considerably; sometimes the mental stimulation is as effective as the physical. I would definitely start with lots of exercise for your guy. And though it's impossible, I know, patience and humor! Lots of deep breaths and slow counts. I'm sure he's a cutie and probably often pretty funny--find time to enjoy the joy that he does bring. I'm not minimizing how difficult this must be for you, just offering an outlet or two.

Wylie's Mom · 12-12-2015, 04:15 AM

Hi and welcome to YT

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Sounds like you have a very challenging little one on your paws here. First and foremost, go to at least 2 levels of obedience training ASAP so you can learn how to communicate together.

Get this on Amazon for correcting only the most severe misbehavior:

Amazon.com : Pet Corrector Pet Behavioral...
Go for a LOT of walks.

And if necessary, talk to your vet about using some meds for calming / anti-anxiety.

Yorkiemom1 · 12-12-2015, 09:30 AM

I sent you a PM.....

SirTeddykins · 12-13-2015, 10:55 AM

Training is key. Some are under the misguided perception that Yorkies are adults at one year old. Like the fur which does not fully develop until three years of age, a Yorkie does not truly become 'adult' until around five.

You need to check out obedience classes and/or a behaviorist. When we try to solve a problem and we're not sure where it stems from, so we try to solve it incorrectly, we stick ourselves in a vicious loop which is not helpful for us or the dog.

Local shelters will give recommendations for trainers which are used to ensure dogs are adoptable and can confirm fees or assist with them.

Good luck.

12-11-2015, 04:05 PM	#1
chappiandnico YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: london Posts: 1	Need help asap please, I'm starting to lose patience!!! Hello Everybody, I have two yorkie boys, the oldest Chappie (1yr) and Nico (6mo). I love them both so very much but the oldest is driving me crazy. Ever since we got him he has always been way too hyperactive and rarely obedient, he is very stubborn and will get aggressive if he does not receive what he wants. He also bites his little brother a lot who never really provokes him. He was impossible to potty train, I spend my day scooping and mopping up hidden poops and pee, Nico pees and poops on a training pad. He barks at anyone that passes by our apartment door or if he hears an unusual sound, we live on the high street and have many neighbours so it's a nightmare. I got a trainer, but even the trainer couldn't help fully. What do I do? He's driving me to the point where I might need to relocate him because I might get evicted due to his whining and disobedience (he destroyed all of my shoes and handbags let alone the apartment I'm renting). Our neighbours do not like him because she came to speak to us regarding his barking one time and he bit her foot and ran into her house. I just need all the advice I can get, I love him to bits and would hate to find him a new family. Thank you!

12-11-2015, 08:36 PM	#3
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	Yep agree whole heartedly with the above posts! I am a big fan of basic obedience training for all pups. Additionally, the really hyper pups need lots of exercise! Hope it works out well for you and your pups! __________________ . Cali , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car

12-12-2015, 04:15 AM	#7
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Hi and welcome to YT . Sounds like you have a very challenging little one on your paws here. First and foremost, go to at least 2 levels of obedience training ASAP so you can learn how to communicate together. Get this on Amazon for correcting only the most severe misbehavior: Amazon.com : Pet Corrector Pet Behavioral... Go for a LOT of walks. And if necessary, talk to your vet about using some meds for calming / anti-anxiety. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

12-11-2015, 07:45 PM	#2
Magnus Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3,192	Have you tried any obedience training with him? So you did and it's not working, I'd strongly suggest a behaviorist visit. His biting definitely needs to get under control. As for your neighbor, she seem pretty reasonable seeing how she came to talk to you guys first. Maybe letting her know you guys are working to resolve the issue would help ease her mind a bit.

12-11-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
Kerryn915 YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA Posts: 487	He's still very much a mischievous pup at only one year old. He does seem to be a handful. I think if he had more outside time... Walks etc to help get his energy out, that would help.

12-12-2015, 01:00 AM	#5
Alexa_And_Oscar Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 29 Blog Entries: 4	My Oscar is the most hyperactive Dog that I have ever met. I take him out once a day for 4 hours straight and let him run around with all his Doggy Friends. Then we come home and I play fetch with him for an hour in the house. After that he sleeps. He definitely behaves better when he's tired. I think a tired, stimulated Dog, is a happy one. I also play games with him that make him think. Using mental stimulation, tires them out more. I have Doggy puzzles, and we play hide and seek with his Toys. Which he LOVES! The more activity you do with him, the better. I know it can be hard but you can do it. Oscar and I are settled into a routine now, and he's happier for it. Could you maybe leave him in a Doggy Day care? Oscar goes to one for an hour, sometimes three so I can finish my errands. Like you, my neighbour complained about him barking. But she was very rude and just screamed at me. So I now can't go out unless someone Babysits him. It was really this Doggy Day Care that saved me. He comes back happy and exhausted and the People there are lovely to Oscar. So it's a win, win. He get's tired, and I get to go food shopping, without having to worry about him.

12-12-2015, 04:08 AM	#6
Jkpal YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,776	Piper is willful, determined, stubborn, and smart. She can be demanding and relentless to get what she wants...I, too, have found that the more I do with her, the more reasonable she is...Getting Piper out and about, whether to walk or shop, settles her considerably; sometimes the mental stimulation is as effective as the physical. I would definitely start with lots of exercise for your guy. And though it's impossible, I know, patience and humor! Lots of deep breaths and slow counts. I'm sure he's a cutie and probably often pretty funny--find time to enjoy the joy that he does bring. I'm not minimizing how difficult this must be for you, just offering an outlet or two.

12-12-2015, 09:30 AM	#8
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I sent you a PM.....

12-13-2015, 10:55 AM	#9
SirTeddykins aka ♥SquishyFace♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: n/a Posts: 1,875	Training is key. Some are under the misguided perception that Yorkies are adults at one year old. Like the fur which does not fully develop until three years of age, a Yorkie does not truly become 'adult' until around five. You need to check out obedience classes and/or a behaviorist. When we try to solve a problem and we're not sure where it stems from, so we try to solve it incorrectly, we stick ourselves in a vicious loop which is not helpful for us or the dog. Local shelters will give recommendations for trainers which are used to ensure dogs are adoptable and can confirm fees or assist with them. Good luck.