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Originally Posted by Wallee  Thanks again Jeanie
Wallee was actually the most laid back of the litter. The breeder said when the others would wrestle and stuff he would just sit back and watch. He is very good when we go out and leave him. We put him in the kitchen with baby gates and as soon as one goes up, he heads to his bed. He is pretty much a calm submissive type.
I only recently lost my job so he was used to me going to work. I do try to make sure that I go out a few times a week still so he is used to being left alone.
He will sit and do down, however I guess I have to teach him to "stay" as we don't seem to have mastered that one yet. If we have company over and he seems to not want to stop playing I will put him in his space in the kitchen while we eat and he will go right away to his bed and sleep.
I guess the only complaint I have is his continuous need for us to be "playing with him" while we are trying to watch tv or anything that doesn't mean we are paying attention to him. 
He will start "talking" and it escallates to barking if we keep ignoring. |
I wasn't so much addressing your situation with Wallee in that statement as all readers of this thread entitled "Demanding attention!" in general now and in the future when I said so many do choose that super-friendly puppy, but thought if it did fit or not, it would be good for new-to-dog readers to know. Because it is true. And many of us are surprised when the super friendly dog winds up to be the pushy one, demanding attention night and day.
But as you have seen, any pup can develop into a pushy dog if they sense a chance, but
especially that friendly, people-friendly puppy or dog that knows no strangers when one goes to pick out a dog.
No doubt all your sudden time at home has seemed like a big Christmas gift to him and he thinks you are his new activity! Plus, he's growing up and being a Yorkie, is pushing his boundaries. And when you are watching TV or have visitors, a strong sense of jealously and/or wanting to be the center of attention can really push them into becoming demanding.
Sounds like a nice structured schedule of some training, head-work with interactive games, hunting for things by smell, searching for hidden toys, etc., then play, then nap and mommie time would work out nicely for him, along with some impulse control training and lots of positive reinforcement when he learns to sit or lie down and stay, gradually increasing his down times until he falls asleep. All dogs have to learn that they matter, their needs will be met but that there are boundaries and mommie will lovingly and gently teach them those and help me abide by them. It's a learning experience for them, growing up and trying to find out what is expected of them and what they can get away with! lol. Good luck to you and your little one as he learns the ropes.