When will this puppy settle down? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

pookiebear · 04-07-2008, 05:27 PM

My Bernie is 14 weeks old, and so full of energy. First, he's over-socialized! I take him to work with me every day. I don't want to leave him at home while he is a puppy. He stays at home alone occasionally, but not for long periods of time yet. He thinks that he has to run up to everybody. He's like, Look at me, look at me, I'm so cute you are just going to have to pet me, look, let me roll over for you, watch me I'll lay on my back so you can rub my tummy. I'll sit for you, lay for you, what do you want. I could go on and on. He runs around in the yard like crazy playing with my grandchildren. He's so cute I want to cuddle him and baby him, and he's too big for that now! He's Mr. Independent, unless he wants your attention. I can handle the over socialization, it's the energy he has. Can I look forward to him settling down a bit when he gets a little older? What about when he's neutered at about 5 or 6 months, will that settle him down any? If not, it's ok, cause he's so darn adorable.

FL Tink · 04-07-2008, 05:33 PM

I saw a change about 10 months...but now at 16 months even better.
Before a year I could not have a house guest she didnt attack with kisses. Now she says hello then gets bored fast and lays down

pookiebear · 04-07-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FL Tink

I saw a change about 10 months...but now at 16 months even better.
Before a year I could not have a house guest she didnt attack with kisses. Now she says hello then gets bored fast and lays down

Well you know exactly what I mean then. Not all your guests want to be kissed in the mouth or have a yorkie tongue up their nose!

FL Tink · 04-07-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pookiebear

Well you know exactly what I mean then. Not all your guests want to be kissed in the mouth or have a yorkie tongue up their nose!

lately Bella has been greeting me by licking me in my ear!!

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-07-2008, 07:15 PM

My little guy will lick you to death too. He gets so excited to meet new people. He shakes and shakes til you pat attention to him.

TootiesMom · 04-07-2008, 08:17 PM

they all have such a mind of their own... mine is the complete opposite, she is scared to death of everyone.... she did calm down tho, alot after she made 1 year, she is so content now to just lay with me, she even FUSSES at me when I am busy and cannot sit on the "bankie" with her(my bed").
They are so cute it is hard not to just go with the flow... hehe
Good Luck with your baby!
d

cesar49 · 04-07-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pookiebear

My Bernie is 14 weeks old, and so full of energy. First, he's over-socialized! I take him to work with me every day. I don't want to leave him at home while he is a puppy. He stays at home alone occasionally, but not for long periods of time yet. He thinks that he has to run up to everybody. He's like, Look at me, look at me, I'm so cute you are just going to have to pet me, look, let me roll over for you, watch me I'll lay on my back so you can rub my tummy. I'll sit for you, lay for you, what do you want. I could go on and on. He runs around in the yard like crazy playing with my grandchildren. He's so cute I want to cuddle him and baby him, and he's too big for that now! He's Mr. Independent, unless he wants your attention. I can handle the over socialization, it's the energy he has. Can I look forward to him settling down a bit when he gets a little older? What about when he's neutered at about 5 or 6 months, will that settle him down any? If not, it's ok, cause he's so darn adorable.

at his age, its like the terrible twos... he needs a play buddy... another puppy... 2 is definitely better than one.. and easier.. jmo... when they have each other, they are happier... i loved getting mine together at the same age.. same energy levels.. they chewed on each other and not me.. i just got lots of kisses...

For My Coby · 04-07-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pookiebear

Well you know exactly what I mean then. Not all your guests want to be kissed in the mouth or have a yorkie tongue up their nose!

What??

If your guests don't want to be kissed in the mouth or have a yorkie tongue up their nose, kick 'em outta da house!!

When Coby was neutered, I noticed a miniscule change. .... well, I don't think he changed at all - it was just wishful thinking. HOWEVER, 2 days before he was one year old, Coby was actually napping through the day and laying on my lap while I watched tv. I thought he wasn't feeling well. But actually - he was turning one year old!! He has turned into the biggest cuddle bug since. He still has loads of energy and will play fetch for 12 hours straight if you're up for it. But he has definitely calmed down and is just what I'd hoped for!

peggi mcardle · 04-07-2008, 09:52 PM

he's still just a baby! i think it's wonderfulthat he's so friendly and confident at that young age. i would not even consider having him neutered befor a year old. they need hormones to develop muscles. i have this on the advise of an orthopedic vet that fixed my BB' s LP at 4 years while we were in agility training. enjoy his puppy antics while you can, theygrow up sooo fast.

maritoma · 04-08-2008, 06:21 AM

I am reading this and praying that my 6 mos old (today!) settles down at some point. When we got him at 2 mos. i would sit on the couch with him for hours and just cuddle and watch tv, now i can't get him to stop for 2 seconds never mind sitting on the couch, every night i try to sit with him and it doesn't work i end up having to put him in the kitchen where he barks and runs around. They tire you just looking at them go. Good luck to you and me too, glad to here it will come to an end.

pookiebear · 04-08-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FL Tink

lately Bella has been greeting me by licking me in my ear!!

Bernie bites my husband on the ears!

my2boyz · 04-08-2008, 06:37 AM

Oh, this thread is giving me hope! We have 4 that are 6 months old so we get a lot of full mouth kisses and tongues up the nose! We also get tripped, slammed into, jumped on and basically battered! LOL! We love it but we also appreciate quiet time when they all collapse from play and take a nap.

mainegirl · 04-09-2008, 08:52 AM

Mine is 4 1/2 months and has started the "I'm running away from you when you call me, I need to chew on your fingers and oh yeah the pee pads..that's right I forgot" phase. Oh the joy of it! He still makes me laugh constantly and we are just muddling through it. So nice to know others are in the same boat. Before we know it they will be all grown up and we will be saying..oh remember when they were puppies.

(By then we'll forget all this and be thinking...hmmmm..maybe it's time for another

)

Yorkiedaze · 04-09-2008, 11:58 AM

My youngest is a few days over 7 months and is still as playful as ever, but I have noticed she is calmer and rests more. Her two sisters appreciate the rest periods for sure.

Maybe after your boy is around 7 or 8 months and has been neutered, he will settle some too.

YorkieChick1 · 04-09-2008, 01:09 PM

I think that some of it is just their individual personalities. Brooke has always been fairly calm, though she can get excited when she sees food or goes to the dog park! On the other hand I have Booboo, who is 6 years old and still runs around like a crazy maniac!! He acts like a puppy still! If you come over he will run up to you and then go get a toy so you can play with him! Hopefully they will settle down but ,if not, just enjoy their lively personalities and antics!!

04-07-2008, 05:27 PM	#1
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 968	When will this puppy settle down? My Bernie is 14 weeks old, and so full of energy. First, he's over-socialized! I take him to work with me every day. I don't want to leave him at home while he is a puppy. He stays at home alone occasionally, but not for long periods of time yet. He thinks that he has to run up to everybody. He's like, Look at me, look at me, I'm so cute you are just going to have to pet me, look, let me roll over for you, watch me I'll lay on my back so you can rub my tummy. I'll sit for you, lay for you, what do you want. I could go on and on. He runs around in the yard like crazy playing with my grandchildren. He's so cute I want to cuddle him and baby him, and he's too big for that now! He's Mr. Independent, unless he wants your attention. I can handle the over socialization, it's the energy he has. Can I look forward to him settling down a bit when he gets a little older? What about when he's neutered at about 5 or 6 months, will that settle him down any? If not, it's ok, cause he's so darn adorable.

04-07-2008, 05:33 PM	#2
FL Tink BELLA~YORKALICIOUS Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,559	I saw a change about 10 months...but now at 16 months even better. Before a year I could not have a house guest she didnt attack with kisses. Now she says hello then gets bored fast and lays down __________________ Lisa, Bella & Piper

04-07-2008, 07:15 PM	#5
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 5,840	My little guy will lick you to death too. He gets so excited to meet new people. He shakes and shakes til you pat attention to him. __________________ The Soft E Cone Collar- for surgery aftercare http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ne-collar.html

04-07-2008, 08:17 PM	#6
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,097	they all have such a mind of their own... mine is the complete opposite, she is scared to death of everyone.... she did calm down tho, alot after she made 1 year, she is so content now to just lay with me, she even FUSSES at me when I am busy and cannot sit on the "bankie" with her(my bed"). They are so cute it is hard not to just go with the flow... hehe Good Luck with your baby! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

04-09-2008, 08:52 AM	#13
mainegirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 510 Blog Entries: 1	Mine is 4 1/2 months and has started the "I'm running away from you when you call me, I need to chew on your fingers and oh yeah the pee pads..that's right I forgot" phase. Oh the joy of it! He still makes me laugh constantly and we are just muddling through it. So nice to know others are in the same boat. Before we know it they will be all grown up and we will be saying..oh remember when they were puppies. (By then we'll forget all this and be thinking...hmmmm..maybe it's time for another ) __________________ Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

04-07-2008, 09:52 PM	#9
peggi mcardle Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 14	he's still just a baby! i think it's wonderfulthat he's so friendly and confident at that young age. i would not even consider having him neutered befor a year old. they need hormones to develop muscles. i have this on the advise of an orthopedic vet that fixed my BB' s LP at 4 years while we were in agility training. enjoy his puppy antics while you can, theygrow up sooo fast.

04-08-2008, 06:21 AM	#10
maritoma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Hanover, New Jersey Posts: 131	I am reading this and praying that my 6 mos old (today!) settles down at some point. When we got him at 2 mos. i would sit on the couch with him for hours and just cuddle and watch tv, now i can't get him to stop for 2 seconds never mind sitting on the couch, every night i try to sit with him and it doesn't work i end up having to put him in the kitchen where he barks and runs around. They tire you just looking at them go. Good luck to you and me too, glad to here it will come to an end.

04-08-2008, 06:37 AM	#12
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,661	Oh, this thread is giving me hope! We have 4 that are 6 months old so we get a lot of full mouth kisses and tongues up the nose! We also get tripped, slammed into, jumped on and basically battered! LOL! We love it but we also appreciate quiet time when they all collapse from play and take a nap.

04-09-2008, 11:58 AM	#14
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 8,322	My youngest is a few days over 7 months and is still as playful as ever, but I have noticed she is calmer and rests more. Her two sisters appreciate the rest periods for sure. Maybe after your boy is around 7 or 8 months and has been neutered, he will settle some too.

04-09-2008, 01:09 PM	#15
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,882	I think that some of it is just their individual personalities. Brooke has always been fairly calm, though she can get excited when she sees food or goes to the dog park! On the other hand I have Booboo, who is 6 years old and still runs around like a crazy maniac!! He acts like a puppy still! If you come over he will run up to you and then go get a toy so you can play with him! Hopefully they will settle down but ,if not, just enjoy their lively personalities and antics!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke, Binky, Bunny, Mindy & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!