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DerbyLayne · 11-01-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sookie

The girl, on the other hand, is so full of energy that it's almost impossible to pick her up and when I do she is whipping her head around in circles as if waiting to be exorcised. She runs so fast that she is a blur

Derby's like this.

You should have seen him in Timmie Doggie today (dog accessories store) he was mental! he even peed on the floor because he got so excited to see other dogs? he never does that...

We take him on 2 very long walks a day and he's still hyper! the guy is nuts.

At least he loves walking and running around! He could go forever!

Derby the name, definitely suits him.

yorkiemamma09 · 11-02-2009, 04:31 AM

Hi, Congrats on your baby. I have an almost 7 month old Yorkie. He did all the same things, it can be frustrating. You have to keep a vigilant eye on them at all times. I used to calm him down in a few ways. I would put him in the kitchen that was gated off, never in his crate. Sometimes turn my back. I also gave him all natural "mellow mutt" chicken breast treats with lavender which have calming effects. As far as biting always say ah, ah, ah, "No Bite" in a firm loud voice. He'll eventually get it. Same goes for barking. Never allow them to bark at people. Even coming to your door. Get her around as many people and dogs as possible. My dog loves people and dogs and doesn't bark much and if he does hel barks a couple of time as to tell us someone is coming. GOOD LUCK! Be Consistent!

Elle · 11-12-2009, 07:42 AM

I like to get different types of toys to play games with them. I don't just put the toys out for one. I get down on the ground and make games. Even if it's a 5 minute game of a I have the sock or "she has the sock". You know, let her run off with it sometimes during play time.

Get some noisy toys and try making some. I don't like rawhide. Nor do I feel tug of war is okay for puppies. But she needs to be stimulated.

yorkiemamma09 · 11-12-2009, 08:41 AM

Yes they love noisy toys as thier Terrier insticts are used to catching animals. I also started early playing fetch and walking him 3-3 times a day. That (the excitement) will wear off a bit eventually.

RachelandSadie · 11-12-2009, 02:22 PM

my Sadie is super hyper and rambunceous...she doesn't chew anything but toys surprisingly, but she does bite hands and she's now 20 weeks old...at first it was all the time and really annoying, it's been less and less often and usually a strong sturdy NO BITE will get her to stop or bringing out a spray bottle and saying NO BITE and if she doesn't listen she gets a squirt...that STOPS it altogether because she hates the squirt bottle and knows better....anyways at first it seems like it will NEVER end...but find a technique that works, stick to it over and over and over and eventually they will catch on. also, replace hands and feet with a toy and give the NO BITE command and give the toy as replacement...they'll calm down and eventually get there...

i'm also glad you have already learned a valuable lesson in dog training...WALKS WORK. taking a daily walk or even every couple days will greatly decrease the hyperactive behavior in your pet and make them calmer, more attentive, and a lot less nippy and crazy...keep doing those as much as possible, once a day is best...and she'll grow out of this phase with age and with time and training and with less energy...

now Sadie only gets bitey right before a huge bout of the Zoomies where she'll run all over the floor/couch everywhere like a maniac for a few minutes and they lay down and either chew a bully stick or just relax with me and sleep.

also BULLY STICKS are your best friend...they keep them busy chewing for hours at a time and they are 100% digestible...i get mine from AMD on here at www.westbrookdog.com

good luck!!

RachelandSadie · 11-12-2009, 02:28 PM

sorry double posted here.

luvfla · 11-12-2009, 02:55 PM

OK...I haven't read the posts but I read the title to my DH & he immediately started laughing. His recommendation is this...you to your Doc and get some Prozac...cause an 11 week old pup is gonna drive you NUTS!

booface · 01-02-2010, 12:31 PM

it helps to withdraw your hand and say "no!" Beckham seems to listen and just proceed with licking the crap out of our hands...he will test us and try to throw in a nibble here and there, but we stay consistent and say no and withdraw our hands...works pretty well

good luck!

01-02-2010, 12:31 PM	#23
booface YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7	It seems.... it helps to withdraw your hand and say "no!" Beckham seems to listen and just proceed with licking the crap out of our hands...he will test us and try to throw in a nibble here and there, but we stay consistent and say no and withdraw our hands...works pretty well good luck!

11-02-2009, 04:31 AM	#17
yorkiemamma09 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 2	Hi, Congrats on your baby. I have an almost 7 month old Yorkie. He did all the same things, it can be frustrating. You have to keep a vigilant eye on them at all times. I used to calm him down in a few ways. I would put him in the kitchen that was gated off, never in his crate. Sometimes turn my back. I also gave him all natural "mellow mutt" chicken breast treats with lavender which have calming effects. As far as biting always say ah, ah, ah, "No Bite" in a firm loud voice. He'll eventually get it. Same goes for barking. Never allow them to bark at people. Even coming to your door. Get her around as many people and dogs as possible. My dog loves people and dogs and doesn't bark much and if he does hel barks a couple of time as to tell us someone is coming. GOOD LUCK! Be Consistent!

11-12-2009, 07:42 AM	#18
Elle YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 881	I like to get different types of toys to play games with them. I don't just put the toys out for one. I get down on the ground and make games. Even if it's a 5 minute game of a I have the sock or "she has the sock". You know, let her run off with it sometimes during play time. Get some noisy toys and try making some. I don't like rawhide. Nor do I feel tug of war is okay for puppies. But she needs to be stimulated.

11-12-2009, 08:41 AM	#19
yorkiemamma09 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 2	Yes they love noisy toys as thier Terrier insticts are used to catching animals. I also started early playing fetch and walking him 3-3 times a day. That (the excitement) will wear off a bit eventually.

11-12-2009, 02:22 PM	#20
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	my Sadie is super hyper and rambunceous...she doesn't chew anything but toys surprisingly, but she does bite hands and she's now 20 weeks old...at first it was all the time and really annoying, it's been less and less often and usually a strong sturdy NO BITE will get her to stop or bringing out a spray bottle and saying NO BITE and if she doesn't listen she gets a squirt...that STOPS it altogether because she hates the squirt bottle and knows better....anyways at first it seems like it will NEVER end...but find a technique that works, stick to it over and over and over and eventually they will catch on. also, replace hands and feet with a toy and give the NO BITE command and give the toy as replacement...they'll calm down and eventually get there... i'm also glad you have already learned a valuable lesson in dog training...WALKS WORK. taking a daily walk or even every couple days will greatly decrease the hyperactive behavior in your pet and make them calmer, more attentive, and a lot less nippy and crazy...keep doing those as much as possible, once a day is best...and she'll grow out of this phase with age and with time and training and with less energy... now Sadie only gets bitey right before a huge bout of the Zoomies where she'll run all over the floor/couch everywhere like a maniac for a few minutes and they lay down and either chew a bully stick or just relax with me and sleep. also BULLY STICKS are your best friend...they keep them busy chewing for hours at a time and they are 100% digestible...i get mine from AMD on here at www.westbrookdog.com good luck!!

11-12-2009, 02:28 PM	#21
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	sorry double posted here.

11-12-2009, 02:55 PM	#22
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	OK...I haven't read the posts but I read the title to my DH & he immediately started laughing. His recommendation is this...you to your Doc and get some Prozac...cause an 11 week old pup is gonna drive you NUTS!