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Teresa Ford · 02-08-2013, 09:29 AM

Great Advice Already !
We use the same type lesson plans to change unwanted behavior.
Another thing that is quite effective is when you have company is changing your normal seat. Instead of sitting on the sofa or favorite recliner that you always share with your Yorkie. Change to a kitchen chair or sit in that uncomfortable little chair no one likes.
Don't allow any guarding behavior at all. If your Yorkie starts guarding like give a warning cue word you use every time like, 'Enough" No, Stop It, or Be Good ! If a growl, or stalking behavior starts, Give your cue word and put him on the floor immediately. Never allow children (or silly adults) to tease the dog by patting your chair or you to get them to behave with jealously.

02-08-2013, 09:29 AM	#12
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	Great Advice Already ! We use the same type lesson plans to change unwanted behavior. Another thing that is quite effective is when you have company is changing your normal seat. Instead of sitting on the sofa or favorite recliner that you always share with your Yorkie. Change to a kitchen chair or sit in that uncomfortable little chair no one likes. Don't allow any guarding behavior at all. If your Yorkie starts guarding like give a warning cue word you use every time like, 'Enough" No, Stop It, or Be Good ! If a growl, or stalking behavior starts, Give your cue word and put him on the floor immediately. Never allow children (or silly adults) to tease the dog by patting your chair or you to get them to behave with jealously. __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 02-08-2013 at 09:31 AM.