Good Mom, Bad Mom My 10 month old puppy is super spoiled! And I can say with full confidence that I am not the mom that did it. I do hug and love on King, but I do not want him to be so spoiled that he just does whatever he wants to do. My fiance allows King to jump on the couch, or in her lap, or jump in her face and lick all over her at any given time. She may discipline him, but as soon as she does she picks him gives him kisses, and may even give a treat!!! Now for me, I love and hug him, but I do not reward bad behavior I do not let him jump on the couch unless he is invited. I do not allow him to have free run. I may be wrong, but Yorkies can be very stubborn so I feel it is important to teach him obedience early and not succumb to his cuteness at all times of the day! IS this ok?? |
I think it's for each person to decide the limits for their pup and what is unwanted behavior. I'm more like your fiancé in that I don't mind Lexi's kisses or being on the couch. I would deter the jumping, though, and buy stairs to protect her legs. For me, as long as she's potty trained and not destructive or making a nuisance of herself she's earned the right to have free reign of the house. :) Just like with kids, it's critical that you both agree on unwanted behaviors and be consistent. It will be very confusing for King if one person allows/rewards jumping on the couch and the other corrects the same behavior. I've found that a simple 'No' and redirecting to something else is very effective. Perhaps you and your fiancé can come to an agreement on the limits for King and how he will be corrected consistently. King will be much happier if he knows exactly what's expected of him. And, of course, King gets much love and hugs as often as possible! |
as for the couch, I would say that's a nono. That's how Jess broke her leg. Im not much for "wet kisses" myself but one of my daughters lets her lick all over her face. She seems to know that I don't care for that. :D |
I have trained Tibbe and he's a very well-behaved dog that will comply - albeit with growls and protests sometimes - with any command or request but basically he's spoiled to death, has the free run of the house, furniture and anything he wants. He's so cute that he gets his heart's desires. But as he's obedience trained, if I tell him not to do something this time - no matter how many times he's been allowed in the past - he knows not to do it. I think for me and my little baby that works better for us. Train them well and they will do what you ask when it matters. Besides, I want him on the couch right beside me when watching TV, reading, etc. |
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