 Rowdy pups
Hi. I found the best way to handle and out of control puppy is to put it on the floor and ignore it. Make sure it has plenty of assorted toys and chews. If you are holding it and it can't get back up in your lap on it's own and it starts unacceptable behavior, firmly pick it up - look it in the eyes and say 'no,bad dog' then place it on the floor by itself. Puppies (especially yorkies) adore lap time and it hurts their feelings. If it can get back up then stand up yourself and go do something. We had the same problem with our little Cosie (a chi) she was almost uncontrollable once she started. Now, at 1, she's the best little girl, all we have to do is say no and she immediately stops whatever she's doing. Once they calm, pick them up and give them lots of love and attention, they put it together fairly quick. Cosie will come to us now to 'make up' after being told no. She can't stand to think we are mad or disappointed in her. Deprivation of a lap is a big deal to little dogs, I think, I know it sure is one to me! Hope this helps, I'm not an expert but I tend to get rowdy puppies every time. |