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cocoa · 03-08-2007, 11:06 AM

I recently purchased a 6 month old yorkie....now Jazz. He fit right in with our family, very intelligent and tons of mischief

Today makes an entire week that we've had Jazz, he sleeps in his own bed (occassionally ours) and tries hard to correct potty mistakes. I find now that we are breaking old habits from the previous owners. He hates being confined and I find this is the best way to punish even though it tears me apart. I would like suggestions on other ways to show "no!" without causing more aggression. I thought maybe a spay bottle of water...My husband and I have never owned a small dog and we want to show our children a positive expierence with owning a pet. Jazz is also an aggressive chewer, I feel he may still be teething, but he loves to eat paper?? I can say that just after a week I will always own a yorkie, one of the best decisions I've ever made!!

mimipink · 03-08-2007, 04:29 PM

I'm just training my first puppy too, but everything i've read says you should never punish with by putting your dog in isolation or locking them away. Good luck.

marcerella02 · 03-08-2007, 04:44 PM

first off WELCOME!! he is EVER a cutie!! i agree that you shouldn't isolate him as punishment... a few suggestions... when he is doing the behaviour that you don't want.. you can either spray him with water as you said or you can fill a can with pennies and shake it hard.. try not to say "no" we say Ah AH.. very loud and stern.. then give him something that he CAN chew on .. so he knows the difference... as far as chewing on things yo udon't want.. you can try Bitter Apple.. you can get it at pet stores.. it just tastes horrible and will deter them from chewing on tables and stuff... also when you catch him doing something you DO want.. HUGE praise... say good boy playing... something like that... or good boy sit... he has to know when he is doing something great.. i'm a HUGE fan of petsmart obedience.. if you have one near you their puppy class is outstanding! good luck!!!

JeanieK · 03-08-2007, 04:52 PM

Isolating a dog as a punishment is ineffective because by the time you get them to the crate they have no idea that they did anything wrong. Make a loud noise. I clap my hands and say HEY. that usually startles them into stopping what they are doing.

the problem with spray bottle is you won't always have one in your hand, and you have to correct the behavior instantly.

As for the chewing and ripping paper, I think most of them do this. keep everything out of reach that you don't want them to have. Think of them as a toddler, and just keep things out of their reach until they mature.

chattiesmom · 03-09-2007, 05:25 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk and congratulations on your new addition.

Since Jazz has been with you for only one week, he is still learning about his new environment, his new family, and he is going to "test" the leadership. Unless he is being aggressive, then I would watch him and learn his habits and give him plenty of time to learn about being a member of your family before taking corrective measures.

As far as the paper shredding goes -- my kids absolutely LOVE the sound of ripping paper, especially when it is them doing the ripping. If he is an aggressive chewer, be sure that he has something to chew on that HE likes to chew. My crew loves bully sticks.

Yorkieluv · 03-10-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

first off WELCOME!! he is EVER a cutie!! i agree that you shouldn't isolate him as punishment... a few suggestions... when he is doing the behaviour that you don't want.. you can either spray him with water as you said or you can fill a can with pennies and shake it hard.. try not to say "no" we say Ah AH.. very loud and stern.. then give him something that he CAN chew on .. so he knows the difference... as far as chewing on things yo udon't want.. you can try Bitter Apple.. you can get it at pet stores.. it just tastes horrible and will deter them from chewing on tables and stuff... also when you catch him doing something you DO want.. HUGE praise... say good boy playing... something like that... or good boy sit... he has to know when he is doing something great.. i'm a HUGE fan of petsmart obedience.. if you have one near you their puppy class is outstanding! good luck!!!

cocoa · 03-10-2007, 07:45 AM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes, Jazz is adjusting so well he even helps in the morning with waking up my son who's a sleep head. I will try all the suggestions offered and my husband already has the registration papers for petsmart's obedience (he's become a big pushover for Jazz) He has his first vet appt since we got him and neutering next week. Which also has me a little nervous, my hubby is taking off work and the entire house will be here for whatever he needs

yorkiecute · 03-10-2007, 09:08 AM

Go for the pennies, works everytime.

03-08-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
cocoa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 30	New mommie with questions I recently purchased a 6 month old yorkie....now Jazz. He fit right in with our family, very intelligent and tons of mischief Today makes an entire week that we've had Jazz, he sleeps in his own bed (occassionally ours) and tries hard to correct potty mistakes. I find now that we are breaking old habits from the previous owners. He hates being confined and I find this is the best way to punish even though it tears me apart. I would like suggestions on other ways to show "no!" without causing more aggression. I thought maybe a spay bottle of water...My husband and I have never owned a small dog and we want to show our children a positive expierence with owning a pet. Jazz is also an aggressive chewer, I feel he may still be teething, but he loves to eat paper?? I can say that just after a week I will always own a yorkie, one of the best decisions I've ever made!!

03-08-2007, 04:44 PM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,469	first off WELCOME!! he is EVER a cutie!! i agree that you shouldn't isolate him as punishment... a few suggestions... when he is doing the behaviour that you don't want.. you can either spray him with water as you said or you can fill a can with pennies and shake it hard.. try not to say "no" we say Ah AH.. very loud and stern.. then give him something that he CAN chew on .. so he knows the difference... as far as chewing on things yo udon't want.. you can try Bitter Apple.. you can get it at pet stores.. it just tastes horrible and will deter them from chewing on tables and stuff... also when you catch him doing something you DO want.. HUGE praise... say good boy playing... something like that... or good boy sit... he has to know when he is doing something great.. i'm a HUGE fan of petsmart obedience.. if you have one near you their puppy class is outstanding! good luck!!! __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

03-08-2007, 04:52 PM	#4
JeanieK Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 7,529	Isolating a dog as a punishment is ineffective because by the time you get them to the crate they have no idea that they did anything wrong. Make a loud noise. I clap my hands and say HEY. that usually startles them into stopping what they are doing. the problem with spray bottle is you won't always have one in your hand, and you have to correct the behavior instantly. As for the chewing and ripping paper, I think most of them do this. keep everything out of reach that you don't want them to have. Think of them as a toddler, and just keep things out of their reach until they mature. __________________ Ollie Chachi Hallie Harlie & Me CircleKRanchYorkies.com]

03-09-2007, 05:25 PM	#5
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,126	Welcome to YorkieTalk and congratulations on your new addition. Since Jazz has been with you for only one week, he is still learning about his new environment, his new family, and he is going to "test" the leadership. Unless he is being aggressive, then I would watch him and learn his habits and give him plenty of time to learn about being a member of your family before taking corrective measures. As far as the paper shredding goes -- my kids absolutely LOVE the sound of ripping paper, especially when it is them doing the ripping. If he is an aggressive chewer, be sure that he has something to chew on that HE likes to chew. My crew loves bully sticks. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

03-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#2
mimipink Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 44	I'm just training my first puppy too, but everything i've read says you should never punish with by putting your dog in isolation or locking them away. Good luck.

03-10-2007, 07:45 AM	#7
cocoa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 30	Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes, Jazz is adjusting so well he even helps in the morning with waking up my son who's a sleep head. I will try all the suggestions offered and my husband already has the registration papers for petsmart's obedience (he's become a big pushover for Jazz) He has his first vet appt since we got him and neutering next week. Which also has me a little nervous, my hubby is taking off work and the entire house will be here for whatever he needs

03-10-2007, 09:08 AM	#8
yorkiecute BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 65	Go for the pennies, works everytime.