Teddie was becoming yappy a bit, so we took the idea of several YT'ers here and put a few coins in a can and shake it when he does it. It quiets him down and he stops. I keep him in a puppy cut so I don't have to do a lot of brushing, just a few strokes here and there to make him sparkle. Otherwise he is a GREAT dog, gives me LOTS of love, and is by my side like right leg to left leg.
I like you have another little dog, a pom, and he is also my little love until dad gets home. Then I cease to exist for the most part. While Teddie adores my husband, I am his main human.