Honestly, Pattie, I think you are reading too much into Sissy's behavior. I doubt she feels all the emotions that you attribute to her.:animal
Dogs, like other animals (including humans) do what works for them. Taking Chloe's toys works - she gets extra toys. Taking each other's toys, BTW, is
very normal dog behavior. She repeatedly hops up into your lap because it pays - if she keeps doing it long enough, she'll eventually be able to snatch a bite of food.
My responce to the above: **
I do know from reading various posts that there is a "difference" in their 2 personalities and what I am observingit is normal dog behavior but I was simply stating that it is much different then Chloe's
PS she got off the porch by pulling out of her collar not by me letting her run off
As far as the pee pad, I wouldn't care which pad she uses as long as she uses one. I also wouldn't worry about her taking Chloe's toys. If Chloe gets fed up enough, she'll stand up to her. You said Sissy is young. If she's still a puppy, Chloe is still giving her what many call a "puppy license". I expect you'll find that she'll loose that license when she gets older. If you really feel sorry for Chloe, then separate them when you want Chloe to have some alone-time with her toys.
I never said I minded which pee pad she used, if you re-read I stated I thought it was funny, Chloe doesn't mind, I put the pads in case they want to go while I am gone, I still find it funny she doesn't use the one I put in HER playpen, but instead waits until I unlock both playpens and runs for Chloe's pad. And I do feel sorry for Chloe at times, she does let me know by nighttime that she had enough of Sissy, and that is when Sissy goes into her bedtime crate and Chloe is left to relax and play and sleep in peace. Chloe is also still a pup, but she has a totally different personality then CHloe did. That was my point. I NEVER had to correct Chloe more then once. When I stated "Chloe, don't you think about it" in a stern voice, that was all it took.
As for jumping up in your lap at mealtime, here's what worked for us. I taught Joey to do a down-stay on his "blankie" during mealtimes. I did this by first teaching him a "go to your blankie" command. I then used his "stay" command where he gradually has to stay longer and longer on the blankie. His reward is always given while on the blankie so that getting up isn't reinforced. I spent many mealtimes tossing his a piece of kibble (never human food from the table) when he was quietly lying on his blankie, gradually making him wait longer and longer for his reward.
** my reply:
As for Jumping in my lap during mealtime, here's what has worked for me. I told Chloe not to think about it, I was holding a plate at the time. To this day IF I am holding a plate, Chloe sits in front of me until I put the plate down, Now with Sissy, it doesn't work. Seems with Joey, your way works, If you had Sissy, I bet it would not work with her. Again I was pointing out the difference in 2 Yorkie's personalities. My fault was I expected them to be somewhat similar when I picked up Sissy a few months ago. My surprise was I wasd totally wrong.
Often, you can teach an alternate, incompatible behavior to stop unacceptable behavior. No 2 finger spanking required!
