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Tkstout1 · 01-03-2009, 03:19 PM

I have a female yorkie and she is so calm, doesn't bark just a sweetheart we just have a small problem with her and when new people come over she gets really excited and pees, either on the floor or on our guests! My mom on the other hand has a male and he is really really hyper, he barks alot, jumps on you and he doesn't stop...is there anything that will help? does neutering really help?

JeanieK · 01-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Your mother needs to correct that behavior. When guests come to the house, ask them to please ignore the dog completely. No touch, no talk, no eye contact, until the dog has calmed down. she can correct the dog, but the guests must ignore him.

I suggest watching the dog whisperer, he frequently address this issue.

Tkstout1 · 01-03-2009, 03:29 PM

I think it makes her feel comfortable because she lives by herself and he barks when someone comes to the door, I dunno...but thank you and I will pass the info to her...and I've told her about the dog whisperer isn't he great, that's amazing what he can do!

JeanieK · 01-03-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tkstout1

I think it makes her feel comfortable because she lives by herself and he barks when someone comes to the door, I dunno...but thank you and I will pass the info to her...and I've told her about the dog whisperer isn't he great, that's amazing what he can do!

Barking to alert is one thing, but jumping on the people and going crazy is a different situation. And although i don't think neutering will stop that problem, it will prevent others.

Yes Cesar is great.

Nancy1999 · 01-03-2009, 03:49 PM

Your female sounds like she is showing the signs of submissive urination. There are some steps you can take to break this cycle, but she needs her confidence built up. This often happens if you have been too harsh with her during potty training and that's why some people recommend ignoring the accidents and praising the success. Your mom's dog, on the other hand, feels like he is the leader of the house, and must protect the pack, this can be anxiety provoking as well. Calm assertive behavior displayed by the owner can work in both of these examples, and ironically, the steps necessary to reduce the submissive peeing are very similar to the steps needed to reduce the jumping behavior displayed by your mom's dog. Both dogs are over-excited. Here's a link on submissive peeing. Sumissive Urination

Here's some information on jumping up. Jumping Up, Dog Training and Puppy Training by Perfect Paws

Neutering won't help this behavior, but neutering is a great idea for many other reasons.

Deegan's mom · 01-03-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tkstout1

I have a female yorkie and she is so calm, doesn't bark just a sweetheart we just have a small problem with her and when new people come over she gets really excited and pees, either on the floor or on our guests! My mom on the other hand has a male and he is really really hyper, he barks alot, jumps on you and he doesn't stop...is there anything that will help? does neutering really help?

I think it just depends on the dogs personality, just like a person. I had a female that was rowdy & very excitable & she was spayed. And like my little guy now, he's neutered, but still it's hard for us to keep up with his energy levels. But if you don't plan on getting into breeding seriously, I would recommend getting her spayed. Accident's happen & they're enough homeless or unwanted puppies in the world.

JoeyP · 01-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Either of these behaviors are not male or female specific
The peeing is a nervous submissive behavior
and can be worked on through bringing in people slowly and not going over to the puppy right away
and also by providing enough new social experiences for her and with time it will go away

The other .. the barking and jumping can be stopped by not providing any attention when he jumps and actually turning from him when he does this
The barking is countered by the opening and closing technique
Get a patient volunteer and have them come to the door
have them slowly come in when he barks ... out they go
start over samething each time until he is quiet
then praise him like crazy

Tkstout1 · 01-04-2009, 11:30 PM

Thank you again everybody for all of your answers....

01-03-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
Tkstout1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 60	Male Yorkies I have a female yorkie and she is so calm, doesn't bark just a sweetheart we just have a small problem with her and when new people come over she gets really excited and pees, either on the floor or on our guests! My mom on the other hand has a male and he is really really hyper, he barks alot, jumps on you and he doesn't stop...is there anything that will help? does neutering really help?

01-03-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Your female sounds like she is showing the signs of submissive urination. There are some steps you can take to break this cycle, but she needs her confidence built up. This often happens if you have been too harsh with her during potty training and that's why some people recommend ignoring the accidents and praising the success. Your mom's dog, on the other hand, feels like he is the leader of the house, and must protect the pack, this can be anxiety provoking as well. Calm assertive behavior displayed by the owner can work in both of these examples, and ironically, the steps necessary to reduce the submissive peeing are very similar to the steps needed to reduce the jumping behavior displayed by your mom's dog. Both dogs are over-excited. Here's a link on submissive peeing. Sumissive Urination Here's some information on jumping up. Jumping Up, Dog Training and Puppy Training by Perfect Paws Neutering won't help this behavior, but neutering is a great idea for many other reasons. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 01-03-2009 at 03:50 PM.

01-03-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
JoeyP YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA Posts: 1,005	Either of these behaviors are not male or female specific The peeing is a nervous submissive behavior and can be worked on through bringing in people slowly and not going over to the puppy right away and also by providing enough new social experiences for her and with time it will go away The other .. the barking and jumping can be stopped by not providing any attention when he jumps and actually turning from him when he does this The barking is countered by the opening and closing technique Get a patient volunteer and have them come to the door have them slowly come in when he barks ... out they go start over samething each time until he is quiet then praise him like crazy __________________ Mike and Zach's Dadd

01-04-2009, 11:30 PM	#8
Tkstout1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 60	Thank you.... Thank you again everybody for all of your answers....

01-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Your mother needs to correct that behavior. When guests come to the house, ask them to please ignore the dog completely. No touch, no talk, no eye contact, until the dog has calmed down. she can correct the dog, but the guests must ignore him. I suggest watching the dog whisperer, he frequently address this issue.

01-03-2009, 03:29 PM	#3
Tkstout1 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 60	I think it makes her feel comfortable because she lives by herself and he barks when someone comes to the door, I dunno...but thank you and I will pass the info to her...and I've told her about the dog whisperer isn't he great, that's amazing what he can do!