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Originally Posted by gracielove  It is amazing to me that so many people have suggested ways of punishing this dog for barking rather than dealing with the real issue here. The dog obviously has a need. Too much left over energy? How much exercise has this dog had during the day. Play is fine but many dogs need real exercise in order to get rid of pent up energy. Many dogs are left crated during the day then taken out and allowed to run around the house or yard and then ignored. If this dog is barking at you it has a need it does not just want to annoy you. It probably needs some serious exercise that includes a long vigorous walk for at least a mile or more. If you can't do that playing fetch for at least an hour may help. If you cannot give the time needed to run off this dog's pent up energy I would suggest you consider finding a home that can give the dog the extra attention it needs. Not all dogs are the same in what they require to be happy and healthy. Your other dog is doing alright dealing with conditions but this one is not and neither are you. This is not a behavior issue alone. The dog needs to run and wear off it's energy. Terriers can have high energy levels. A tired dog is a happy dog. Taking the dog places and letting it experience other places and situations will also give it's active mind a chance to work. This dog has needs you seemingly are not able to meet. Please consider either changing your lifestyle for the dog's sake or finding someone who has a more active life style that would love an energetic little Yorkie. |
Humm are you joking? I understand what you are saying.. yes the dog may need a little more exercise to get rid of its pent up energy and there are ways to get that message across, but seriously telling her to get rid of the dog to someone who can give it the extra attention it needs? I think thats a little out of order if you ask me.
Did she mention about crating the dog all day, i dont know what part of her post u got that from??
One: i do NOT condone rehoming a dog. She has come on this site asking for help and advice to train her yorkie and if u read her posts again she explains that her yorkie DOES get exercise. She seems willing to try anything to help her little yorkie so plz dont undermine her. She has come here asking for help and advice and has some wonderful replies to help her. Really dont understand your post
Anyway to the OP i hope your find the best way to train your yorkie, you seem to be willing to try anyting which is great you must really love your little one which is wonderful
There have been some fantastic replies and even i have learnt alot (but thank goodness Poppy is quite obedient) I would also take PART of the advice stated above and maybe taking her on that extra walk might tire her out
i like to relax and snuggle up to Poppy when watching TV of an evening and i always make sure i take her on a really long walk before and she will just sleep all night
Good luck xxx