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Originally Posted by BabieChloe  When I was walking in the mall a few weeks ago, a woman with 4 gorgeous yorkies was walking with her yorkies in a nice basket-type stroller.. when I approached the basket too closely the dogs barked really loudly and stood up - I think it's time to teach Chloe this, I'm sure the owner had to teach this to them. My yorkie doesn't bark at all unless someone comes home so I was trying to avoid teaching her this but I feel when I am outside and if a dog barks at me it automatically just makes you back away.
I taught her the stay command which she follows in the house but outside she ignores it. I think I need to start bringing the treats outside as well so she can learn "stay" is for outside, too. |
Sometimes it's taught, sometimes it's the dogs instinct. My dogs are in a basket on my knees, when i'm in the wheelchair. (they have harnesses on that have a d ring underneath that's hooked on, most people don't see that) Caleb would greet everyone, until we got Pippi, then he changed and became protective. He'll postiition himself between her and others and bark, it they stare he'll growl. When I say it's ok and give them permission to greet, he's friendly, but not overly. He's become Pippi and my guard, this wasn't taught. He's top dog.
Glad you and Chloe's safe. I'd also lie and say it's a spayed male, if asked.