I got Piper last year (wow, I've had her in my life for one whole year) and she's four. When I call her, she'll approach slowly, head lowered (looking for all the world like a little steer lumbering along) and then stands still while I give her little noggin a tiny pet; then I tell her what a good, good girl she is and off she bounces! I actually never pick her up when I ask her to come---just give a scratch to top of her silky little head, praise good girl and off we go--often in different directions. But this has been her behavior as to coming-when-called since she's blessed my life. They've got unique, mysterious, enchanting quirks, these Yorkies do! |