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Originally Posted by missashlee28  My dogs are vocal, but know exactly when they can be and when they can't. At first we had barking/whining problems, but just filled a soda can with pennies and shake it when they want them to be quiet, along with the quiet command. Then treat them. Within a single day, they figured it out. Now, they only bark when it is play time or when they are trying to warn me of visitors/weird noises/etc. I know people say that Yorkies are "yappers" and it annoys me to no end! I think with persistence and positive reinforcement you can train your dogs to do anything! |
The can with pennies really works well. I have been using it with great results. TJ used to bite at Sandy.. she is so quiet and well behaved... and he is so hyper. (ha ha!) What a mix. But it has worked well. Now, if I get the can out... he knows he has gone too far.
But both of them bark when someone comes to the door. (We are still working on that one.) They love company and they want to be petted and loved on.
Dexter is a very well mannered little 2 yr old. He doesn't bark at anyone. In fact, he is very shy around strangers. But he is getting much better. He has been staying with us for about a month, now. We are hoping his owner will just let us keep him. But.... time will tell. He has seperation anxiety. He hates it if I am not right with him... and he will whine and look for me.. I went with my daughter to the store and my husband said he whined and yipped and kept looking for me, until I got home. He loves my husband too... but he has bonded with me. I am home almost all the time, so all 3 dogs follow me all over. We play outside in the back yard a lot. And I take them for walks. Not too far yet... because of my health... but they love it.
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