11 Month Rebellion...HELP! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jerodancrystal · 12-10-2005, 03:56 PM

Hi I have an 11 month old male Yorkie, (Homer) and he starting to act out. I have had him since he was 10 weeks old. He is usually a good dog. He plays all of the time. He barks a lot, but we are working on that. This past month my husband has been off of work due to an injury, so he has been staying home with Homer. Homer had not been acting any different until about 2 weeks ago. He is now tearing things up, if he has to be left alone for any length of time. He doesnt go outside to go potty all of the time anymore, instead he will poop in our bed, living room, & game room. He has not done any of this in months. have always left a puppy pad out just in case, but he prefers to go outside. What is going on? Do Yorkie's go through a time of rebellion... I know it sounds funny, but I can not figure him out... I have been spending the same amount of playtime together. I just dont know what to do, any advice would be great.

Patti · 12-10-2005, 04:58 PM

Sounds like he has gotten use to someone home all the time! Hopefully someone will have some advice for you.

MomofOtis · 12-10-2005, 07:59 PM

I have been wondering the same thing about Otis... he is 9 months old and starting to regress. My sis, who has a yorkie going on four years now, said that they do go through some "teenager stages". I recall a post somewhere outlining the different stages of development.... I will do a search and see if I can find it for you......

MomofOtis · 12-10-2005, 08:04 PM

I found the post.... it was posted by "xtine" on 8/28/05... the following is an except from her post :

What to expect:
7 – 12 weeks

Your puppy’s ability to focus and attention span are short. He has very little bladder and bowel control. He will need constant supervision. He needs to be encouraged with positive reinforcement and he needs to bond with people and get accustomed to new surroundings.

While he’s this young, he will tend to follow you closely and look to you for security. He knows little or nothing of what you expect of his behavior. Your puppy will be capable of learning simple, basic commands; sit, down, stay, come. You’ll need to keep his lessons short and fun.

Socialize your new puppy to different people, friendly dogs who have been vaccinated and that you know and various environments gradually, but steadily. Make sure each experience is pleasant and that nothing frightens your puppy.

What to expect:
4 – 8 months

The pup is becoming much more self assured and is very busy. He won’t come when called and won’t obey very well. He’ll be relentless in attention seeking behavior, barking, stealing, and running off. He may seem deliberately vindictive but he’s really just trying to be what he best knows how to be...a dog. He will need to be shown that calm, obedient and gentle behavior is what will win your attention and affection. Reward him for coming close to you and for good behavior. Leaving a leash on him, but supervised will help you be able to reinforce your commands. He will also need some good exercise and plenty of romping.

What to expect:
9-12 months

Your adolescent is now a sweet, compliant darling one minute and a defiant, independent rouge the next. He has a constant struggle between his good sense which you have worked all this time to instill and his sexual hormones which are beginning to course through his body. He is going to be testing you on an ongoing basis, making you wonder if he doesn’t have a serious personality disorder. This is the time to turn up the speed on your obedience training. He’ll need refresher courses on what you have already taught him. Increase exercise according to his breed and needs.

What to expect:
18 – 24 months

This is the time when your young adult dog might try to exhibit more protective or territorial behavior than in previous stages. He needs to know, beyond a doubt that you are the one taking care of him and he does not need to control you and your family. In a dog pack, dogs need to know that they are working members and not the controlling member. They would just as soon not be the controlling member, but if no one is taking on that role clearly, then they know that someone has got to do it… and they will. This is where we hear of a lot of aggression problems, resource guarding and over protectiveness. Socialization must continue. That lesson is never over. Some dogs will never have much desire to attempt to take control. Some others may be more up front in the line up and are prepared for the job.

jerodancrystal · 12-10-2005, 08:51 PM

Thanks, that 9-12months paragraph, described Homer perfectly. Thanks for finding that!

wd6474 · 12-10-2005, 09:06 PM

that was good information. lucky sometimes can act like a troubled 2 year old. guess dogs have to have their little stages of life too

. thanks for posting this for us MomofOtis.

BeanSprout · 12-11-2005, 05:50 AM

Could be separation anxiety

Beanie was just diagnosed, but it is relatively easy to fix. Try a few drops of Bach's flower remedy---- Rescue Remedy.

troubletb · 12-11-2005, 05:54 AM

Yorkies-rebellion?? YES!! He is telling you DON"T LEAVE ME ALONE ANYMORE!!
You are going to have to start from scracth!! Back to the cage or where ever you kept him when he was a little puppy, It should take long! Good luck!

vcabbyw · 12-11-2005, 03:30 PM

My Yorkie girl did the same exact thing, it was just so frustrating to go back and have to re-train, especially when you know how smart/stubborn they are. It also helped to enroll in obedience classes during this time.

jerodancrystal · 12-11-2005, 05:09 PM

Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate the advice. I am going to look tomorrow for an obedience course that we can take. Tomorrow is the first day that Homer will be left home alone, since my husbands accident...Wish Homer Luck!!! HAHAHA

12-10-2005, 03:56 PM	#1
jerodancrystal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 57	11 Month Rebellion...HELP! Hi I have an 11 month old male Yorkie, (Homer) and he starting to act out. I have had him since he was 10 weeks old. He is usually a good dog. He plays all of the time. He barks a lot, but we are working on that. This past month my husband has been off of work due to an injury, so he has been staying home with Homer. Homer had not been acting any different until about 2 weeks ago. He is now tearing things up, if he has to be left alone for any length of time. He doesnt go outside to go potty all of the time anymore, instead he will poop in our bed, living room, & game room. He has not done any of this in months. have always left a puppy pad out just in case, but he prefers to go outside. What is going on? Do Yorkie's go through a time of rebellion... I know it sounds funny, but I can not figure him out... I have been spending the same amount of playtime together. I just dont know what to do, any advice would be great.

12-10-2005, 04:58 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Sounds like he has gotten use to someone home all the time! Hopefully someone will have some advice for you. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-10-2005, 08:04 PM	#4
MomofOtis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 87	Found it !! I found the post.... it was posted by "xtine" on 8/28/05... the following is an except from her post : What to expect: 7 – 12 weeks Your puppy’s ability to focus and attention span are short. He has very little bladder and bowel control. He will need constant supervision. He needs to be encouraged with positive reinforcement and he needs to bond with people and get accustomed to new surroundings. While he’s this young, he will tend to follow you closely and look to you for security. He knows little or nothing of what you expect of his behavior. Your puppy will be capable of learning simple, basic commands; sit, down, stay, come. You’ll need to keep his lessons short and fun. Socialize your new puppy to different people, friendly dogs who have been vaccinated and that you know and various environments gradually, but steadily. Make sure each experience is pleasant and that nothing frightens your puppy. What to expect: 4 – 8 months The pup is becoming much more self assured and is very busy. He won’t come when called and won’t obey very well. He’ll be relentless in attention seeking behavior, barking, stealing, and running off. He may seem deliberately vindictive but he’s really just trying to be what he best knows how to be...a dog. He will need to be shown that calm, obedient and gentle behavior is what will win your attention and affection. Reward him for coming close to you and for good behavior. Leaving a leash on him, but supervised will help you be able to reinforce your commands. He will also need some good exercise and plenty of romping. What to expect: 9-12 months Your adolescent is now a sweet, compliant darling one minute and a defiant, independent rouge the next. He has a constant struggle between his good sense which you have worked all this time to instill and his sexual hormones which are beginning to course through his body. He is going to be testing you on an ongoing basis, making you wonder if he doesn’t have a serious personality disorder. This is the time to turn up the speed on your obedience training. He’ll need refresher courses on what you have already taught him. Increase exercise according to his breed and needs. What to expect: 18 – 24 months This is the time when your young adult dog might try to exhibit more protective or territorial behavior than in previous stages. He needs to know, beyond a doubt that you are the one taking care of him and he does not need to control you and your family. In a dog pack, dogs need to know that they are working members and not the controlling member. They would just as soon not be the controlling member, but if no one is taking on that role clearly, then they know that someone has got to do it… and they will. This is where we hear of a lot of aggression problems, resource guarding and over protectiveness. Socialization must continue. That lesson is never over. Some dogs will never have much desire to attempt to take control. Some others may be more up front in the line up and are prepared for the job.

12-10-2005, 09:06 PM	#6
wd6474 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 263	that was good information. lucky sometimes can act like a troubled 2 year old. guess dogs have to have their little stages of life too . thanks for posting this for us MomofOtis. __________________ Cocoa & Lucky

12-11-2005, 05:54 AM	#8
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Yorkies-rebellion?? YES!! He is telling you DON"T LEAVE ME ALONE ANYMORE!! You are going to have to start from scracth!! Back to the cage or where ever you kept him when he was a little puppy, It should take long! Good luck! __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

12-10-2005, 07:59 PM	#3
MomofOtis Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 87	I have been wondering the same thing about Otis... he is 9 months old and starting to regress. My sis, who has a yorkie going on four years now, said that they do go through some "teenager stages". I recall a post somewhere outlining the different stages of development.... I will do a search and see if I can find it for you......

12-10-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
jerodancrystal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 57	Thanks, that 9-12months paragraph, described Homer perfectly. Thanks for finding that!

12-11-2005, 05:50 AM	#7
BeanSprout Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 114	Could be separation anxiety Beanie was just diagnosed, but it is relatively easy to fix. Try a few drops of Bach's flower remedy---- Rescue Remedy.

12-11-2005, 03:30 PM	#9
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	My Yorkie girl did the same exact thing, it was just so frustrating to go back and have to re-train, especially when you know how smart/stubborn they are. It also helped to enroll in obedience classes during this time. __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

12-11-2005, 05:09 PM	#10
jerodancrystal Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 57	Thanks!! Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate the advice. I am going to look tomorrow for an obedience course that we can take. Tomorrow is the first day that Homer will be left home alone, since my husbands accident...Wish Homer Luck!!! HAHAHA