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08-13-2012, 09:43 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Yappy & Whines for attention All the time! Help... My baby is a puppy.. 4.5 months and is OBSESSED with me. Needs my attention 24/7 he whines and yaps while I am in bed, on the computer, watching tv, doing my makeup... this is my first puppy is there anyway to correct this? He has TONS of toys... He sometimes bring the toy over begging to play with him its cute but I need a break sometimes... Any advice is appreciated thank you. |
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08-13-2012, 10:56 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Farmington, MN
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| my puppy did this too the first few months i had her. I had to brush my teeth while holding her some days. She still does this sometimes if I have the door closed she whines for me, or if i'm at the computer she whines so I let her sit on my lap. It's just a phase. Let him sit with you if you are watching tv or on the computer. Give him the attention he needs but if it's excessive then a stern 'NO' should teach him. Get him some chew bones/treats .. those keep them occupied usually. |
08-13-2012, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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| I don't have any advice for you. Sorry. Just wanted to add that my Rosie whines when she wants picked up. I gave in when she was little and now it's an every day thing. Lol. But it doesn't bother me. I just put her up on my shoulder like a baby! . Hopefully someone can give you advice on how to break the behavior if it's bothering you. Good luck!
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08-14-2012, 05:19 AM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Douglasville, GA USA
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| Our trainer said to ignore the behavior you dont like when they're vying for attention, such as barking and jumping up. Turn your body away from the dog and just do what you have to do. It may take WEEKS (because the behavior has been reinforced for quite awhile) but it does work eventually-if you show NO reaction, they;ll learn that freaking out doesnt do them any good. |
08-14-2012, 05:38 AM | #5 |
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| I know something that holds Zoey's attention is a bone! Have you tried one of those nyla-bones? She loves those! |
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08-14-2012, 09:27 AM | #7 |
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08-14-2012, 11:46 AM | #8 |
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| Dogs are pack animals and need an actual connection to us. In the wild, they are constantly playing, working together and laying on other members of their pack when resting. They need this type of connection to other beings in their pack. To canines, this is vital. As a puppy, a canine is charged with energy and curiosity and this baby needs more mental stimulation and exercise, actual playing with mommie and a good training program. Kong toys with treats inside, Squirrels in the Stump/Tree, lots of squeaky toys and all are good but unless you physically and mentally connect with your little one beyond just the occasional playtime and give him the quality time that a canine thrives on, you are denying a canine one of his life's greatest actual needs in order to be a happy and fulfilled dog. Just because you are there in the room with your dog is not enough - they need interaction, fun play, mental stimulation, fun training and exercise. A puppy sleeps so much that you sessions needn't be that long but keep them frequent as he's growing up. Talk to your baby as you do things in one-word explanations of what you are doing as you go about doing things to keep the connection going and the puppy's brain engaged. Most of us work outside the home for hours, leaving our dogs crated/otherwise confined and alone all day but even if there is another dog to play with or you work from home, they still need that genuine connection and "me" time with their pack leader - you. Just being in the room with them isn't enough - they require real interaction, especially for a puppy. So start a good training program, add lots of fun games and talk to that baby often so that a connection is formed with your little pack animal. Then when you sit down to work on the computer, watch TV or whatever "work time"(my phrase I use in telling Tibbe I'm busy and he needs to give me my time), your little guy will be tired, mentally satisfied and feel that his needs are met and can lie down and rest or play alone in a much happier, satisfied state, knowing mommie is in "work time". When puppy approaches you wanting more attention and its full needs have been met, you can say "work time" and redirect him to a toy or kong without feeling guilty. He will be a much happier canine and you will be much happier.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
08-14-2012, 01:06 PM | #9 |
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| Dogs are social animals. They need to connect with their people. They need mental stimulation. I would advise you to take at least two long walks with your dog a day. Play some indoor fetch and other games to use up some of the energy. My dog sits on my lap or next to me whenever I sit down. She has her own bed in the kitchen so when I am working in there she can watch me and be comfortable. Dogs need a reason to be. They are not like a piece of furniture. They are thinking, feeling beings. As Yorkietalkjilly said; your dog needs a purpose. It is an intelligent little creature that needs a job. It's looking to you for that purpose. If you put in some doggy hours with your pet you will find that it is more relaxed and peaceful the rest of the day. A bored dog can become destructive and have personality problems. Try some obedience training during your doggy time. |
08-14-2012, 03:48 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Thanks! Last edited by georgepie; 08-14-2012 at 03:51 PM. |
08-15-2012, 06:02 AM | #11 |
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| I buy the brand Nylabone! This is their website: High Quality Dog Chews, Edible Dog Treats, & Dog Toys | Nylabone My past dog didn't like rawhide bones so I bought this kind. Now, Zoey has all the types of them in 'small' and 'x-small'... haha she's spoiled and loves her bones. They come in all different sizes/styles and they're fun! You can buy them at Wal-Mart or Walgreens or generally any pet store. |
08-20-2012, 03:57 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK
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| I think someone mentioned this up there, but we had to learn to ignore Dexter because it was getting to be an all time thing. He knows that he has a lot of play and lounging around on my lap time, but that he also needs to amuse himself sometimes. He's smart though. He learned to throw his toys high in the air over my laptop when it was on my lap! (He's positively jealous of my latop - head butts it out of the way and everything). He knows now that if he brings me a toy and I don't throw it, then he just plays by himself, or lies on my feet lol. I suppose it's up to you how you want your puppy to behave |
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