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livingdustmops · 04-01-2006, 07:49 AM

Pat - Keep ordering (I use Amazon for used) and reading many different resources. I find that a lot of books can be very generic and don't deal with a terrier personality which I believe is different than say a lab or a golden retriever. I also trust my gut on what I think is good advise and again would I do this to a 2 or 3 year old child. It helps me to weed out advice that I think could mentally harm the dog. Again, my most favorite is Tufts University Newsletter
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/publication...dog/index.html
because they have a section on Behavior and a section on Training (IMHO two different things) along with Medical and numerous other sections. I give this Newsletter a big thumbs up

I also agree with keeping tethered until you trust her to be loose in the house

. At some point and time I am sure that Muffie will put Missy in her place so just be ready. As I said it took a long time for Maggie to finally get fed up with Bella but her handling of the situation was swift and Bella no longer bugs her.

Glad - Funny about the bed because I have run into the same issue with a number of the rescues. To save myself some pain I always keep a towel by the bed so if I have to move them (I cover them with the towel) I don't get bite in the process and after a few times of moving them they get the idea (your problem is training your husband to be consistent

). I totally agree with Erin on treats in the crate. I remember years ago when I thought the crate was a bad thing but I have learned that these little guys love their little caves and feel very secure in them. I have open door crates all over my house and someone is usually sleeping in one - by their choice. The other thing that I think is funny is that the gang knows after I take a shower that I am going to be leaving the house. So here I am trying to get dressed and going back and forth with 10 Yorkies following me...Now, I know you are thinking they are getting worried because mom is leaving the house - NO, they all know right before I leave the house they get treats and they do not want to miss out

They all line up and get their treats and I easily walk out of the house. I consider this positive training as I can positively get out of the house without a problem.

Erin - you always have great advise

04-01-2006, 07:49 AM	#44
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Pat - Keep ordering (I use Amazon for used) and reading many different resources. I find that a lot of books can be very generic and don't deal with a terrier personality which I believe is different than say a lab or a golden retriever. I also trust my gut on what I think is good advise and again would I do this to a 2 or 3 year old child. It helps me to weed out advice that I think could mentally harm the dog. Again, my most favorite is Tufts University Newsletter http://www.tufts.edu/vet/publication...dog/index.html because they have a section on Behavior and a section on Training (IMHO two different things) along with Medical and numerous other sections. I give this Newsletter a big thumbs up I also agree with keeping tethered until you trust her to be loose in the house . At some point and time I am sure that Muffie will put Missy in her place so just be ready. As I said it took a long time for Maggie to finally get fed up with Bella but her handling of the situation was swift and Bella no longer bugs her. Glad - Funny about the bed because I have run into the same issue with a number of the rescues. To save myself some pain I always keep a towel by the bed so if I have to move them (I cover them with the towel) I don't get bite in the process and after a few times of moving them they get the idea (your problem is training your husband to be consistent ). I totally agree with Erin on treats in the crate. I remember years ago when I thought the crate was a bad thing but I have learned that these little guys love their little caves and feel very secure in them. I have open door crates all over my house and someone is usually sleeping in one - by their choice. The other thing that I think is funny is that the gang knows after I take a shower that I am going to be leaving the house. So here I am trying to get dressed and going back and forth with 10 Yorkies following me...Now, I know you are thinking they are getting worried because mom is leaving the house - NO, they all know right before I leave the house they get treats and they do not want to miss out They all line up and get their treats and I easily walk out of the house. I consider this positive training as I can positively get out of the house without a problem. Erin - you always have great advise __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!