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He's Got To Calm Down Or He's Gone... 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 |
I will take him! I love in Houma, La! I would love another one! Only if you really want to give him away. But I think you should give him some time. He is a puppy correct? I think he will calm down. He is just so happy to see you! |
Do you take him for regular, long walks? At least 1/2 hour a day? Do you work on training with him for mental stimulation as well as the behavior benefits? A 5 month old is essentially a toddler. They have TONS of energy and need to release it somehow. If he's not getting enough play time, walks, training... he will get out his energy in any way he can (zoomies around the house, jumping up and down, being destructive). If you focus on exercise and training, he will begin to calm down more and become more mellow. However sometimes dogs are just high energy... just like people, some are slower/calmer and some are excitable and energetic. I really urge you to look into training classes, or perhaps even a hobby like agility where he could get his energy out and also learn obedience. Please do not take him to the SPCA if you are going to rehome him, you can contact a yorkie rescue which would be his best bet. |
well i sure hope he calms down... but remember us when he does not ... my sister is in convington La. ... she has 10 malteses and i have yorkies so one more would not hurt us. We would be glad to help calm him down. Just let him get the puppy out of him. But do not give to SPCA ... lots of people on YT would love to have him. |
If he's only 5 months he should start calming down as he gets older. In the meantime though, you might want to try some kind of training class - which should help right away as well as in the long run. Also, does he have enough toys, etc to keep him occupied when you're not home and he's in his pen? If he's too bored by himself he might be making up for it when you're home by being super hyper. Hope it gets better. |
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First of all your puppy is just that a puppy...He needs an outlet for his pent up energy...Have you attempted to take him on long walks.... He will eventually calm down.....do not use your hands to swat him...worse thing you can do...eventually he'll develop a fear of you. By the way I'm also 61.....show and breed these little dogs.....they are first and foremost terriers. |
It'll be OK I have a pup, 5 months old, totally out of control at times. But, I'm sure your like me, you love the pup, and in time she will calm down. Patience! |
Oh goodness, you must give him more time, he is still a puppy. I do understand your position. I have a very hyper little grandpup female and a chill grandboy. You never know what you'll get but Lola does calm down after a while and just follow me around the house. There is no way I would let my daughter get rid of them. As a matter of fact she is in a place in her life where I am going to have to keep them indefinatly. It will be a chore but I love Lola and Oscar dearly and wouldnt have it any other way. |
Thank You All For Your Encouragement 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 |
you can send him my way, I have a 9 mon old he would like the company |
He will calm down greatly as he gets older |
BOB, keeping him cooped up will make him or any dog want to go crazy. Yorkies are not calm by nature. although they do calm down with age. I hope that you and your Pup can work it out. |
Good luck! The long walks idea sounds great! Let us know how he is doing! :) :) |
Hang in there, It will get better.....The walks would benefit him alot.... |
Walk, Walk, Walk. I know he's probably difficult to walk right now as well, but you must do it to establish your leadership role. Keep him on a short leash, lift your head up and straight ahead and walk no matter what he does (jump, stop, run..etc) and keep walking. He'll get the idea and best of all know that you are in charge. Unfortunately little dogs like this will try to take the leadership role and walk (jump) all over you if you are not assertive with him. |
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. |
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? |
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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. |
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I am sure if it doesn't work out someone on here would take him. I would definately take him. |
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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.. |
He will get better. Try throwing a toy to him a bunch of times to wear him out. |
Don't forget when you walk him, use a harness and not a collar. They are much safer for our little yorkies. |
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. |
He will calm down in a few months!!!! Until then he needs a lot of exercise!!! I agree with everyone! |
Again ... move over JPM42 .... Im coming to sit with ya! |
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. |
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. |
Keep chin up 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. |
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