He's Got To Calm Down Or He's Gone...

[yougetthesmiles]

he's bored!!! Sorry but this is not his fault, you are his owner and you need to get him out and take him for a walk to give him exersise! Does he have something to chew on to keep him busy in his expen? How long is he in the expen?
Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm not jumping on you, but a puppy needs lots of exercise.

[valerieam]

I understand how they tire you out. Mine is 3 months old. When I'm at work I can hardly wait to get home and be with him. Then after a couple hours of playing and trying to keep him out of things I think "I wish you'd take a nap". You need to take a break when he is sleeping to recharge yourself. When we are physically tired they can seem overwhelming. I'm sure you'd really miss him if he was gone. Do you have any grandchildren who would be able to come over and play with him so he can release some of his energy?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Centerfield

I'll use the advice you have given me and spend more time exercising him and have patience as he grows and learns. I really do love him. Nothing feels better than a calm and warm Yorkie hug early in the morning.

Thanks again...just been a long Yorkie day...one of those days when puppies run circles around you :-)

CF

Another thing to keep in mind.....he is teething....and everything hurts him right now.....if you're planning on nuetering him....that will calm him down too, only do it at the same time you have any retained puppy teeth removed....

And you've got a little boy.....I wouldn't trade by boys for the world....they become such momma's boys, so sweet and loving.

I know it's not all wonderful, when they're in the puppy stage....there are times I've wanted to scream at the messes they've created....but, the good far out weighs the bad......the way they give you unconditional love....move into your heart, give you puppy kisses and someone to talk to when no one else will listen.....and that look they give you, telling you they understand.

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

he's bored!!! Sorry but this is not his fault, you are his owner and you need to get him out and take him for a walk to give him exersise! Does he have something to chew on to keep him busy in his expen? How long is he in the expen?
Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm not jumping on you, but a puppy needs lots of exercise.

Very good post and very well said missy

[cataholic]

I am sure if it doesn't work out someone on here would take him. I would definately take him.

[Izzy Princess]

Originally Posted by Centerfield

My almost 5-month old Yorkie is a sweetie when he's calm and I love him. But in the afternoon and evenings he becomes a jumping demon. He responds to sit and stand but just temporarily. If I let him out of his pen and play with him he's totally nuts. If he playfully nips me and I correct him or swat his nose he'll do a crashing body block on me then run like crazy. In his pen he'll jump constantly to the point where he can almost jump out, and it's almost 3 feet high. I'm at the end of my rope and wish they sold puppy tranquilizer pills. I am retired at 61 and trying my best to calm him down in his pen next to my desk all day, but I don't think it's working. I've made up my mind that if I can't calm him down by his first birthday in June, I'll have to give him away, probably to the SPCA because who would want an insanely hyper Yorkie even as a gift.

I'm really trying to make it work but patience is thin at my age and time is short for him. Any suggestions?

Thank you from Centerfield

Give him to Fabioadams...don't take this the wrong way but I can tell no matter what great advice you get from any YT member will not work for you in this case. Sorry - I know it's not what you wanted to hear but please if it doesn't work out for you come back to YT as I'm sure someone here will take him for sure.

[hha]

Some yorkies are lap dogs, some aren't..He sounds like my little boy did when I got him(biewer), I have noticed boys tend to be more like that than girls..I have 3 girls and none of them had the "pee and vinegar" that the little boy had, he's 2 1/2 now, and a fantastic little dog...He would jump out of his xpen, hubby had to make a lid for it, and then he would drag the xpen all over the laundry room..I did get him some tranquilizers from the vets, but, only gave them to him when necessary..He did outgrow it..I felt the same way as you when I got him, but I hung in there. I never had to take him for walks but, would get on the floor and play with him..just try to grin and bare it, in a few mos. he will be a totally different dog..

[Patti]

He will get better. Try throwing a toy to him a bunch of times to wear him out.

[jlo&brit]

Don't forget when you walk him, use a harness and not a collar. They are much safer for our little yorkies.

[charly]

Some people are really not prepared for all the energy some of these furbabies have. But it good you have yt if you really decide to give him away. He's not likely to slow down until he gets older. Rockie is 6 months and trust he such a terrier, but that is what they are.

[FL Tink]

He will calm down in a few months!!!! Until then he needs a lot of exercise!!! I agree with everyone!

[twalla]

Again ... move over JPM42 .... Im coming to sit with ya!

[Ladymom]

Gosh, at five months he's still just a baby. He is only acting like a typical puppy.

Did you really research the breed before getting a Yorkie puppy? As Mardelin said, he is first and foremost a terrier, not a lap dog. Perhaps this isn't the breed for you, although a puppy of any breed will act like your puppy does.

If you feel he isn't a good fit for you, please don't take him to the SPCA. I'm sure you can find him a wonderful home right here on YT or, if not, there are some great Yorkie rescue groups pinned in the rescue section here.

[Grannyb]

I think I must have the most laid back Yorkie ever born. I bought Toto when he had just turned 4 months old and I was 56 years old. He has never been the typical yorkie. He is very calm. He plays with his toys and with my toy poodle. He really doesn't like to play with people but loves to be petted. Loves the grandchildren. No belly rubs though. Has never bitten anyone and loves company but settles down very quickly after a few minutes. Always glad when his humans come home. Hopefully your puppy will mellow some as he get older. Please be patient with him. I know as we get older, sometimes we are not as patient as when we were younger. Good luck with your puppy. Yorkies are great little companions.

[myboy]

This will get better. The more walking and getting all that excitment out of his system will help. Hang in there. Keep us posted on how it is going.