The 'walk-away' is an amazing tactic! Personally, as necessary, I've employed the backward walk-away when asking Piper to come. She's totally shocked that anyone, ever, would actually choose to move from her...In addition, as I move out of her sight, her curiosity wins out over her stubbornness (believe me that's saying something). I, too, am north of 60 and am certain that yorkies are the answer to staving off old age--physically, for sure and mentally...well, one must stay sharp just to keep up with these lil' guys. As for staying one step ahead---I'm resigned to that being an unattainable goal; the silly dream of uninitiated, brand new owner of an adult yorkie. Nowadays, I think I'm all that 'cuz I'm keeping up with Piper! By the way, watching Animal Planet is fun, but I'm thinking you all starring in an Animal Planet series Life With Charlie or something--now that'd be good tv! HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours! |