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Originally Posted by ditsy I can totally understand why your so gentle with her, but have you actually tried being a little firmer with her?
I'm not talking about screaming, shouting, beating or any of the other things but for example ... when she snarls and stuff (at other dogs) you should be saying "no" to that kind of behavior, and making sure it stops. She wont like it at first, but she would get used to it.
I just wonder if your over compensating for the bad things that happened to her previously? and in effect not letting her move on from the bad behavior of her previous owner?
She needs you to teach her what is right and what is wrong. By letting her know that YOUR in control of the situation including her behavior will probably allow her to become a more secure dog.
In regards to the playing, some dogs are active and some are snugglers, I'm sure you guys can work together to get a good balance in time.
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Hi there,
Offence? NO WAY!!!
I love all the different points of view it really helps. I am pleased to discover different yorkies have different ways in that some are cheeky independant monsters
Like my Jake and some like to just cuddle and be cute my Lily.
What you say about setting bouneries for Lily I do wonder if your right she has gone from stricktly enforced (but very clear) bounderis to none really and confusion never equals security. She is sucure enough with me now that if I trip up or stub my toe and yell out she looks at me to see if its her in trouble and then goes back to sleep so she is secure that I dont yell at her.
I think I will chose the most unwanted behaviour to start, the snapping at dogs and use the same "No" I use for Jake when she does it then heap the praise and love on when she pauses the behaviour even for a second. She is fine when I tell Jake "No" in my do as your told voice it doesnt stress her so it should be fine.
I will let you know how I get on going to try it today. As for the training I know Jake loves it he is so smart but if Lily would rather snuggle thats fine by me!!!!
Ruthx