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09-16-2006, 09:05 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville
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| Goes on back as soon as I bring harness and leash Everytime I go get Rosie's leash and harness then goes towards her she goes on her back. Does anyone know what that means? Is she happy that she is going on her walk or is she telling me that she does not want to go on her walk? It is so cute, but I want to know what she's trying to tell me. |
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09-16-2006, 09:17 PM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey
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| It sounds like she is being submissive to you. How is she once she's out on the walk? |
09-17-2006, 02:48 AM | #3 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Going on their back means they are submssive to you
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09-17-2006, 05:32 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bacliff, TX
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| OMG, who cares since she's so adorable. That face, I LOVE THAT FACE. But yes, the previous posts are correct, it is a sign of submission. My son's lab mix (approx. 40 pounds) does the same thing for all sorts of reasons. My 7 pound yorkie pins her in a second. It's a sight to see! |
09-17-2006, 05:33 AM | #5 |
I Love My Monkeys! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV
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| Hallie does that too but loves her walks! I just rub her belly, flip her over and put on her harness I know what you mean though, it's very cute and silly. |
09-17-2006, 06:28 AM | #6 |
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| She follows me on the most part and does not pull on the most part. It is weird. She pulls if the curb is on her left in certain sections of our walk. It's the same section every time. Other parts of our walk she's fine if we are in the middle of the road or on the opposite side of the road. Also, there are 2 sections every time that she tries to go in front. I try not to let her get in front or pull, but she I can't get her to stop pulling. Also, if me and my sister are walking her together she has to be on the left side of the both of us. If she is not, she will pull to go on the other side of the both of us. Does anyone have a clue on how I can correct this behavior? Also, should I rub her belly and praise her for going on her back? |
09-17-2006, 05:40 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey
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| I guess you'd like her to walk in between the two of you, when you're out with you sister? Obviously she must feel very uncomfortable that way. Is it that important to you? Sometimes you have to pick your battles. I don't know how to keep her from pulling as when Debbie and I start out for certain places, she's very excited and I feel I'm being pulled by a three pound sled dog. After a while, she calms down and walks beside me or a little behind. According to Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer, walking in front is dominant behaviour that you don't want but I like Debbie to walk a little ahead so I can keep an eye on her. As far as praising her and rubbing her belly when she does this, is it something to wish to encourage? My dog never rolls over. Personally when I'm on the way out the door for a walk, I want to get out the door. You can always rub her belly at other times. |
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