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01-25-2006, 11:25 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington State
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| Puppy Parinoia I have a now 14 week old male puppy named Toby. I love him very much and he is the cutest thing ever (my husband suprised me with him for Christmas bc I have wanted one forever and he wanted me to have a friend when he deploys seeing how we have no children)anyway....I grew up with s**tzus and they are a little more passive than this breed, and i just wanted to make sure that these behaviors my little dear is exibiting are normal. So heres the deal: We got Toby when he was 7 weeks old (i know i know it was probably a little too young but we kinda fell onto a good deal) from the get go we have told him "no bite" and "play nice" and he WAS pretty good about listening. Now however he is much more rambunctios and aggressive, you name it fingers, pants legs, toes, hair anything that will move (carpet too, thats a no-go) ends up in his mouth. So now when we tell him no he gets mouthy and barks back, so we started the scruff thing and Im kinda scared to do it too hard and my husband swears that Toby hates him now (i think he is overreacting). I kinda have a feeliong that maybe his testosterone is starting to kick in a bit bc he is especially rough with my husband. Hes a smart dog (maybe to smart) he doesnt really have to many accidents on the carpet anymore (unless we cant get to the door fast enough or hes really excited),he sleeps through the night in his crate, and he only cries a bit and then goes to sleep if ihave to leave to run an errand. I guess i dont have to much to complain about but here is my main point, I am a new parinoid mommy of a breed I have never had and I just want to make sure I am doing everything right and some of the things he is doing are normal and with proper disiplin will go away. So heres waht I have been doing: If he bites: grab the scruff of his neck tell him "no" or "no bite" in a stern voice, give him a toy and then get up and walk away Chewing on other objects: Sternly tell him no and if he doesnt stop the scruff thing again (i did just get some of that bitter spray stuff and he DOES NOT like it, but i dont want to have to get it forever) Has an accident on the carpet: Well if i catch him Im usually going "no no no no no" as I run to put him on the pee pad or outside, but i dont rub his face in it or anything like that, he is usually watching me as i clean in up and I tell him in a concerned voice "no no buddy we dont pee pee ont he carpet we go on the pad" So please please someone tell me im doing it right and just being a worry wart or tell me what I need to change. Thanks for listening to my ramble!! ArmyWife84 |
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01-25-2006, 11:38 AM | #2 |
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| You need to sign up for a training class TODAY. It will help both with socialization because you got him so young and it will address ALL of these issues. These are normal puppy issues, you just need to learn how to deal with them. Giving him a toy when he bites is good, but no need to grab the scruff of his neck. When he IS chewing on a toy, be sure to praise him and/or give a treat. Reward good behavior, ignore bad behavior. If he bites, yelp or say "OUCH" in a high pitched voice and turn your back and look away. If it persists give him a 5 min time out in his crate. Saying "NO" firmly but not yelling when he pees on the carpet is fine. Moving him to the pad/outside is great. He has no idea why you are cleaning it up so just do it and move on. Have you considered crate training? It leaves less opportunity for accidents. There is a TON of info on crate training on this board. Please find a positive trainer ASAP and get signed up. It's more than worth the cost. Good luck!
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01-25-2006, 11:40 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London
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| Sounds like you have made awesome progress with Toby so far! Congratulations! With regard to the chewing/biting, I honestly think the scruff-shake is making it worse. I would stop doing that. Instead, have toys/bones always close at hand in every room that puppy is allowed in. When puppy starts chewing on inappropriate objects (like people!), tell him no and substitute a toy or bone. You will have to do this millions of times but he'll eventually get it. For harder bites, when it really hurts, either yelp loudly or yell "NO!" while breaking eye contact, turning around and walking away. Ignore pup for a minute or two and then start over. All is forgiven at this point (until he does it again). He needs to learn that hurting you = immediate loss of your attention. When he is chewing on a toy or other appropriate item, be sure to praise him! And maybe even drop him a treat. Behavior that is positively reinforced increases in frequency! In other words, bitey pup = invisible pup. Not biting pup = best little baby in the whole world! Do NOT engage in play with him that involves biting inappropriate objects (like hands)and don't allow anyone else to, either! He can't understand that biting sometimes is okay and isn't okay at other times. If the spray works, use it! You won't have to buy it forever, only until he finishes teething! __________________ What you are doing with regards to potty accidents sounds perfect. Be sure that you are lavishly rewarding (with praise and treats) pottying appropriately. Make it a party! Behavior that is positively reinforced increases in frequency!
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01-25-2006, 12:28 PM | #4 |
And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL
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| I just want to say welcome to YT. We have a Yorkie that will be 16 weeks tomorrow. She was born on 10/6 which is close to your puppy's age. We've had ours in a training class for 3 weeks now and she's doing great - but she has an older sister doing it, too (older one is 10-1/2 yrs old). Good luck!
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