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cindy evers · 06-20-2009, 06:07 AM

I would invest in puppy classes. This helps educate you when you have good information you can enjoy your dog. It's not too different than having a baby. I am a big fan of parenting classes for new parents and I am now a big fan of puppy classes for new owners, particularly of Yorkies. It's easy to allow them to call the shots because they are so little and cute. Like children, they need their owners to know they need love and limits. Nobody likes a child or a dog who is a brat. Just some observations from one who is still learning.

Max08 · 06-20-2009, 07:59 AM

This is all great advice. I have a yorkie when we first brought him home he like to bit everything in sight, including the wood base boards. We started to spray whatever he would eat with white vinegar...he hates the smell and won't bit it. My mom has a Maltese that loves to play bite us. To teach her to treat humans gently, when she would bit us we would make a "ouch" sound so she learned when to stop or not do it at all. Positive reinforcement is the best! So give rewards when he is good! Good luck!

mcfalcon · 06-20-2009, 08:17 AM

It will be fine. Try putting your hands on your hips and puff your chest out and say NO! Make eye contact often. ASPCA's puppy book is amazing.
Just be patient it will work out, its going to be alot of work but so worth it!!! Everything you've described is totally normal. Limit the treats to reward only!
Schedule is the only way to keep the peeps and the poos on track. Try taping newspaper to a spot on the floor, next time place the pup on it. Reward big time with celebration and treat when the business is done. You can do it!

IleneBlack · 06-23-2009, 06:47 AM

Sorry you are having a tough time. The thing that works best with any dog, for any reason, is firm commands. In other words, when your dog nips at you, say "No bite" loudly and firmly, then leave him/her alone for like 2 minutes. Keep repeating the action, every time.

Our 3.5 year old rescued Yorkie has issues with barking and at times, growling and snapping at people outside the family unit. Firm commands to snap him out of that state of mind seem to work. My yelling and getting uptight only increase Mojo's behavior. So I firmly and calmly correct him every time.

Soccer50 · 06-23-2009, 07:00 AM

Im going through the same thing right now with my new puppy. Shes 11 weeks and she is in that teething stage. :O
A firm NO really helps. Also if he bites you I was told to just yelp and they most likley stop because they get frightened.

It is very difficult :P

06-23-2009, 06:47 AM	#19
IleneBlack YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ewing, NJ, USA Posts: 8	Training not to nip Sorry you are having a tough time. The thing that works best with any dog, for any reason, is firm commands. In other words, when your dog nips at you, say "No bite" loudly and firmly, then leave him/her alone for like 2 minutes. Keep repeating the action, every time. Our 3.5 year old rescued Yorkie has issues with barking and at times, growling and snapping at people outside the family unit. Firm commands to snap him out of that state of mind seem to work. My yelling and getting uptight only increase Mojo's behavior. So I firmly and calmly correct him every time.

06-23-2009, 07:00 AM	#20
Soccer50 YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270	Im going through the same thing right now with my new puppy. Shes 11 weeks and she is in that teething stage. :O A firm NO really helps. Also if he bites you I was told to just yelp and they most likley stop because they get frightened. It is very difficult :P __________________ Riley Bella My Pride & Joy

06-20-2009, 06:07 AM	#16
cindy evers Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tifton GA USA Posts: 40	I would invest in puppy classes. This helps educate you when you have good information you can enjoy your dog. It's not too different than having a baby. I am a big fan of parenting classes for new parents and I am now a big fan of puppy classes for new owners, particularly of Yorkies. It's easy to allow them to call the shots because they are so little and cute. Like children, they need their owners to know they need love and limits. Nobody likes a child or a dog who is a brat. Just some observations from one who is still learning.

06-20-2009, 07:59 AM	#17
Max08 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: baldwin, ny, usa Posts: 3	This is all great advice. I have a yorkie when we first brought him home he like to bit everything in sight, including the wood base boards. We started to spray whatever he would eat with white vinegar...he hates the smell and won't bit it. My mom has a Maltese that loves to play bite us. To teach her to treat humans gently, when she would bit us we would make a "ouch" sound so she learned when to stop or not do it at all. Positive reinforcement is the best! So give rewards when he is good! Good luck!

06-20-2009, 08:17 AM	#18
mcfalcon Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: brooklyn, ny usa Posts: 43	It will be fine. Try putting your hands on your hips and puff your chest out and say NO! Make eye contact often. ASPCA's puppy book is amazing. Just be patient it will work out, its going to be alot of work but so worth it!!! Everything you've described is totally normal. Limit the treats to reward only! Schedule is the only way to keep the peeps and the poos on track. Try taping newspaper to a spot on the floor, next time place the pup on it. Reward big time with celebration and treat when the business is done. You can do it!