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					Originally Posted by  Yorkiemom1     I enjoyed this article/study....mine respond so well to vocal praise, but they would turn themselves inside out, to be held and tummy rubs.....most of mine will lay on their back in my arms, and let me stroke....insist that I stroke them continously!!   
My little Boss who was a very successful in show rings, used to ADORE vocal praise and clapping and cheering! After I would groom him, I would put him down and we would clap and cheer and have fits over how gorgeous he was, and he would strut and prance all over the room, REALLY showing off his MOJO!!  You could almost see the smile on his tiny precious little face!   |  
 
  There is nothing like a proud Yorkie strut.  

 
My boys love physical affection too, but not really from strangers.  Max hugged our vet, lol, and he tolerates the head rubbing from strangers.    
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					Originally Posted by  4carolyn     Interesting.  Thank you for sharing it.  Jaya loves being petted, but when she hears anyone say the word"cute" her ears perk up.  She knows!!   |  
 
  So sweet!