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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  The Yorkshire Terrier truly is a noble animal with such a heart for work and connection to his world, no matter how some might try to rob them of their rough-and-ready working side. And I truly do wish Yorkies were recognized for their tough background of vital service and the role they played in history. They are excellent watchdogs and still don't mind catching a critter or two when given the chance. Most of them have no idea how small and really cute they are! I pray one day one segment of Yorkie fanciers turn from trying to create ultra-tiny ones that can barely run in the grass or jump off the porch step even when full-grown. 
Ran to Dad's room??????? Wonderful good sign of trust. In time, you can desensitize her to that old ironing board once she's more settled in.
Cracking me up about the guys! And you guys present a solid front to one another but many of us gals know how many, many guys cater to and lavish the small, "lapdogs" in their lives with extraordinary attentions and kindnesses they would never admit to in public o their fishing buddy! But can't say I blame you for not walking your Yorkie in a fussy pink frock! A lot of guys would draw the line at more public displays such as that! |
I've been unable to access the site for nearly two days from here in England? Meanwhile a lots happened. A day after I last posted she started, coming back into my room and staying, eventually curled up next to me for two hours! That same night we both played with her for an hour, she got excited, jumped up and scratched (unintentionally) Irina's face. She kefpt rushing at my face too, so when when I told her 'No' and held my finger up she put her head and shoulders down and barked at me, (tail wagging ) in a very determined way.
Irina promptly banned her to the bathroom for ten minutes, after which she gained 'parole' and was very quiet, head down looking extremely remorseful. We figured its the same as a toddler stamping her foot and refusing to go to bed, or accept similar instructions ie. "come on, tidy your toys up, no more playing tonight" etc? A sort of test to see, who's really in charge here? Anyway last night I went to visit a pal and stayed with him overnight, so I was away for the first time in her 23 days with us. Apparently she went to my room immediately I left, and curled up on my bed, for nearly five hours. All today she has kept returning and checking the room out. Every time the elevator sounded (we live on the top 4th floor), she sped to the doors to see if it would rise to our level, which it didn't?
Tonight when I returned, there was an unbelievable welcome, head down, ears back, the whole of her back end wagging, loads of kissy-licks and excitement. When we took out to some secluded woods and forest causeway, we let her off the lead I walked one way Irina the other. Immediately she dashed after me and this confirms her previous partner selection pattern when walking. She also stopped trembling, now back on the lead, two staffordshire bull terriers appeared, one off the leash. Fortunately I had my sling bag ready and we got her 'on board' before the first dog got to us. I knew the owner, who apologised, but it was a lucky escape as one of them
(leashed and muzzled is a problem dog). The loose one was very friendly, but very boisterous. 'Crystal' stayed with the "Fortress Bag" shivering like a jelly!
She soon recovered and tonight has been really wonderful. I'll upload some more pics tomorrow too.
(including my choice of walking harness)