[alaskayorkie]

Originally Posted by Erin

The simplest guidelines are to pay attention to good behavior (down) and ignore bad behavior (jumping). Don't pet her, or let people pet her, until she sits or stays down or at least stops jumping. Ignore her. But it helps if you can teach sit, down, and even stay. Loki is really hyper too! I just do my best to wear him out, either by walking him or by playing in the house. He does his best with training when he is a little tired. A training class would definately help!! We did 6 months of obedience and he is only 10 months old. He is still hyper, but at least he listens to me!

I agree with all the advice here, especially Erin's. I read an article that said to keep them from mauling people at the door, teach them to sit and stay. When people come to the door, tell them to sit and stay. When the person sits down and relaxes, you can release him and give him a treat.

But do the puppy class. And don't get bummed if he's energetic. That's one of the endearing things about Yorkies. And they mellow with age.