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FirstYorkie · 12-11-2005, 05:23 AM

The ONE absolutely most important thing to do is to NEVER go to them when they are barking or whining! If you do, you reinforce that behavior. Wait for a break in the annoying behavior before you go where they are. If they do it when they can see you, immediately turn around and leave (& wait for another moment of quiet before you go back).

As far as the clingy behavior (if you really want to change it?), you need to let your SO's be the "keeper of the good things". Let him feed, give treats, introduce new toys, etc. Encourage him to play with the pup more often.

12-11-2005, 05:23 AM	#11
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	The ONE absolutely most important thing to do is to NEVER go to them when they are barking or whining! If you do, you reinforce that behavior. Wait for a break in the annoying behavior before you go where they are. If they do it when they can see you, immediately turn around and leave (& wait for another moment of quiet before you go back). As far as the clingy behavior (if you really want to change it?), you need to let your SO's be the "keeper of the good things". Let him feed, give treats, introduce new toys, etc. Encourage him to play with the pup more often. Last edited by FirstYorkie; 12-11-2005 at 05:26 AM.