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heatdance · 01-25-2008, 04:30 AM

Ya, the barking didn't start until 15 wks, it helps to hold her firmly and let her struggle to calm her down, she gets the idea we are in charge and I think it ultimately comforts her. Her bully stick is a godsend of course (expensive) and having her in the darkened crate for an evening nap. I think I will start keeping a lead on her inorder to catch her in short order as not to play chase when I'm trying to catch her. Everything is a game that just winds her up past what is good for her. She got about 4 hours of sleep during the day and was still raring to go at 8pm last night until we got her calm in her crate. Then she was totally out and could come and rest with us on the couch until official bedtime. The bitter apple really helps on our hands and touching it to her mouth briefly gives her the idea that we are not going there with her. Of course we are always redirecting with the millions of toys she has. It is so much like a human toddler it's unbelievable. You have to stay creative and one step ahead of them while remaining consistent and calm too. Quite a challenge. I'm also making her sit for every single thing she gets during the day.

01-25-2008, 04:30 AM	#4
heatdance Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mass Posts: 20	barking Ya, the barking didn't start until 15 wks, it helps to hold her firmly and let her struggle to calm her down, she gets the idea we are in charge and I think it ultimately comforts her. Her bully stick is a godsend of course (expensive) and having her in the darkened crate for an evening nap. I think I will start keeping a lead on her inorder to catch her in short order as not to play chase when I'm trying to catch her. Everything is a game that just winds her up past what is good for her. She got about 4 hours of sleep during the day and was still raring to go at 8pm last night until we got her calm in her crate. Then she was totally out and could come and rest with us on the couch until official bedtime. The bitter apple really helps on our hands and touching it to her mouth briefly gives her the idea that we are not going there with her. Of course we are always redirecting with the millions of toys she has. It is so much like a human toddler it's unbelievable. You have to stay creative and one step ahead of them while remaining consistent and calm too. Quite a challenge. I'm also making her sit for every single thing she gets during the day.