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09-06-2009, 08:03 AM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY
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| My sweet little boy no longer? My boyfriend and I have bee a little lax on the training lately and it showed in rare form yesterday. We went to visit our friend and her new little puppy. He tried to eat all of the puppy's food, started barking his head off when I placed their cat food out of reach, kept barking in general, rubbed himself (like a cat) all over their new couch, and managed to claim his territory THROUGH a belly band on their drapes. I realized that my little boy has no manners whatsoever! Have I been blinded by love to see this before ? I don't want him to behave like a spoiled brat. 1. It was a good wake up call. We've been meaning to correct his pulling during walks forever. I'm on Day 2 of loose leash training and we managed to walk 1/4 of a block without pulling. One step at time- we have a long road ahead of us. 2. We already have him wait before entering and exiting and before we give him his meals. Should I have him wait for permission before joining us on the couch or bed? He does sleep with us at night. 3. Lately, barking has been a huge issue with Chase as well. He barks when he drops a toy and wants us to pick it up. Barks when we're eating. Barks when he's wants his own way. I know consistency is the key and I should ignore him when he does this. I am guilty of occasionally giving in... any other suggestions that might help? Please help with any tidbits, suggestions, or your own stories! PS- Chase is the sweetest little Yorkie in the world most of the time .
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09-06-2009, 08:17 AM | #2 | |
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As for pulling on the leash, gotta be consistent. He walks so well for us. Now Maggie is a whole 'nudder' story-and it is because we've not been consistent with her and it definitely shows. As for barking, try the pennies in the can. It will get to the point that you won't even have to shake it! I am to the point that I can say "enough" or "no speak" or "ah, ah". I have them sit before eating, when I go to put on the leash and take it off. It calms them for a couple of seconds. Hope some of this helps. Good luck!
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09-07-2009, 03:48 PM | #3 |
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| I think you hit the nail on the head even without all of the info! Chase meets dogs at the dog park and on walks, but hasn't spent a lot of time with them. While he's really friendly and will greet other dogs, it is really the extent of his interaction. I noticed he lacks the dog social skills to play like others do. He becomes nervous and wants to be picked up after 20 minutes or so. I take him to a small dog meet-up around once a month and dog parks on a daily basis. A friend of ours suggested putting him in doggy day care for a week. Maybe I'll try it... Hot Rod has a right to be a little weary since he's all of 3 or 4lbs . It sounds like you're def on track with both of them! Thanks for sharing! Makes me feel a lot better.
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