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Originally Posted by Brendajoyce  Lil Bit, my male 10.9 pound 7 month old Yorkie is unmanageable. My other Yorkie is a 4,5 pound 3 yr old female Taz. She is a sweetheart. I got Lil Bit at 8 weeks old for a brother for Taz to play with. She won't have anything to do with him as he is too rough for her.
He was neutered soon as vet gave OK but it hasn't calmed him down. He's not aggressive. I cannot manage his hyper energy and barking. He is food motivated and I need to use a treat to get any obedience from him. I'd been looking for a new home for him, someone I know will love him and can manage him. Then I look him in the eyes, realize just how much I love him and change my mind. This cycling has been going on for months.
Has anyone had behavioral problems like this and did it resolve? Would obedience training work and if so what kind? I got him from a reputable breeder who said his parents were 6 pounds. He is already almost 11 pounds. My vet has two Yorkies from same breeder. Also he says that Lil Bit is just a male Terrier puppy. Desperate here.  |
Sorry, I posted this to another members reply.
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. My doggie just turned 3 and she is still a freakin lunatic. I mean lunatic. I think she is OCD sometimes. I never had a dog before, never mind a high energy Yorkie and I learned that EXECISE is the best thing. Tire them out - physically and mentally. Beanie LOVES the car and her Beanie Bucket. I got it at PetSmart and it is a bucket that attaches to the passenger side of my car. She sits in it way up high and just looks at the world and everyone that pulls up next to her. When it is really hot here, I put her in the car, put the AC on and just drive and drive. Then I pull over somewhere (preferably near a beach) and walk her for an hour at night.
Sometimes, after a really horrendous day at work (she can come in with me all day, thank God) I think WHY did I do this to myself??? I am too old, I am tired, I just want to sit and do nothing and not have to drive around and walk her. But then, I look at her little face that loves me to death and I say, it is all worth it.
These dogs are not easy to deal with but they give SO much in return. Just hang in there, you willl find a way.