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m102262 · 09-06-2008, 10:59 AM

Be stern- mentally not physically! Ignore your dog completely when she barks for attention. Give a shht or whatever sound you do that means NO! Don't ever give in and pick her up to shut her up- you have validated that behavior. If it continues, leave the room and ignore the dog.

As for potty, then best defense is a good- catch 'em in the act defense. You may think the puppy is potty trained but they have lapses so don't relax yet. Watch the dog every minute that she has not recently gone potty (poop especially) and the minute they start to squat, grab them up, with your NO sound and put her out and let her continue outdoors and give love and praise and treats to beat the band! She will get it. BE STERN and CONSISTANT!

09-06-2008, 10:59 AM	#6
m102262 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Davie, FL USA Posts: 45	Naughty Yorkie! Be stern- mentally not physically! Ignore your dog completely when she barks for attention. Give a shht or whatever sound you do that means NO! Don't ever give in and pick her up to shut her up- you have validated that behavior. If it continues, leave the room and ignore the dog. As for potty, then best defense is a good- catch 'em in the act defense. You may think the puppy is potty trained but they have lapses so don't relax yet. Watch the dog every minute that she has not recently gone potty (poop especially) and the minute they start to squat, grab them up, with your NO sound and put her out and let her continue outdoors and give love and praise and treats to beat the band! She will get it. BE STERN and CONSISTANT!