Piper has that amazing Yorkie determination combined with stubbornness that would be the envy of any mule, and yes, Ann, I believe you called it with the independent streak.** She's such a goofy, fun, little lamb chop and, as you all know, quite perfect. Realizing her propensity to damn-the-torpedoes, I made her that 25' leash so she can fall behind then run full-tilt in order to get waaay ahead (ohmygosh, is there anything cuter than a little Yorkie running full speed, little audio units flattened and just lovin' life?!).
JennaPenny, By all means you may call her Pipe; I think it's very sweet of you! We got ourselves a couple of kookie canines, yes?! Wouldn't have 'em any other way!
**So duh-to-me, when re-reading above, light bulb moment.. maybe Piper's first couple of years were ones of semi-confinement and puppies? She is totally dog friendly and has never reacted to any excited barking, yelping in-yard dogs--at allll. And whereas, initially, Pipe was quite shy with people--submissive and a bit reluctant, nowadays I happily apologize for her rather pushy behavior in going up to fellow shoppers. Soo, I wonder if it makes any sense to think that perhaps she just doesn't ever want anyone else to have complete and utter control over her little self--thus 'explaining' the bomb-proof side of her not hearing or acknowledging me (again, expected but doesn't happen all the time). And now I really will shut-up cuz geez, I make myself nuts |