Tucker's coming home!!

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Megan....Congrats to you for getting Tucker again.....You'll have to take and post pics of your reunion!!! And don't forget to tell the lady he's already housebroken and trained by his previous, previous owners That's usually one of their main concerns...

Have fun with him tonight!

[alaskayorkie]

Wow, I'm on vacation and haven't been able to check in often, but that's GREAT NEWS. It will be even better if the landlady doesn't raise a stink.

But, just in case you were wondering, you can't have Rusty back. We're buds. LOL.

He's doing fine, btw, with our dogsitter. She says she loves him and doesn't want to give him back.

[Lillium]

Oh what great news! Good luck with the landlady!

[ryorkies]

Congratulations
From all of us here.....

[txrosegirl]

yay!! welcome home again tucker!!!

[Erin]

Originally Posted by hha

3 things to try if he's barking too much..a spray bottle with water/vinegar in it in the face, a can of rocks and a firm hush when he barks as you're shaking the can, or a bark collar that will zap the heck out of him, but, that teaches them really quick..good luck hun

You can buy citronella bark collars. Premier makes them. I can get one for you if you're interested and can't get one locally. Let me know! I'm glad Tucker is coming home!!

[BubblPopElectrc]

Originally Posted by hha

3 things to try if he's barking too much..a spray bottle with water/vinegar in it in the face, a can of rocks and a firm hush when he barks as you're shaking the can, or a bark collar that will zap the heck out of him, but, that teaches them really quick..good luck hun

Ouch to your first and third suggestions.

I don't think bark collars are designed for teeny tiny dogs.

Congrats, Megan! I know you must be excited!

[hha]

Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Ouch to your first and third suggestions.

I don't think bark collars are designed for teeny tiny dogs.

Congrats, Megan! I know you must be excited!

actually, the obedience trainer told us a little vinegar in with the water would sting a bit, but to use it, it won't hurt them..as far as the zapping, it was for dogs 5 lbs and up..it only took one time of the high pitched annoying barking at everything for moms dog, now all she has to do is show him the collar..whatever works..

[YorkieShadow]

Congrats hun Im sure you two will be so happy to be together again.



collar that will zap the heck out of him and Vinegar in the face?????
wow I would never, that seems mean.

[MeganS]

We've tried the coins with him before, but he thinks its a contest haha. He hasn't barked at all since he came home. I think its something about when theres more than 1 dog around they feel the need to bark? Because even when we're down the shore with him, and its just him, he doesn't bark at all there. Because there's not really a reason to.

But anyway. I think just water in a spray bottle will work ok if he starts to bark. I'm really not a supporter of the shock collars. I know they aren't exactly cruel, I just don't like them. Same goes for the vinegar. The way I see it, barking is how dogs talk. They shouldn't be punished everytime they want to say something, just when it gets out of control.

PICTURES!

He hasn't been groomed in a while haha. My parents want to get him shaved, but I think he looks better shaggy. He looks like a conehead when he gets shaved.

[Erin]

Originally Posted by hha

actually, the obedience trainer told us a little vinegar in with the water would sting a bit, but to use it, it won't hurt them..as far as the zapping, it was for dogs 5 lbs and up..it only took one time of the high pitched annoying barking at everything for moms dog, now all she has to do is show him the collar..whatever works..

Obedience trainers say a lot of things

I only suggested the citronella as an alternative to shocking. Still not my favorite suggestion.

Mine pretty much only bark at things outside, like when the neighbors come home (it's a townhouse, shared driveway, and our neighbors are loud). Maybe your new house just has less noise for him to bark at? Also, time outs work wonders. My trainer suggests asking for "quiet" and if they don't hush, then give them a time out in a crate or another room. She always says that if they can't behave, then they can't hang out with you!

He's so cute! I love them short.

[YorkieMom55]

Hi Tucker Welcome Home

[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by Erin

Obedience trainers say a lot of things

I only suggested the citronella as an alternative to shocking. Still not my favorite suggestion.

Mine pretty much only bark at things outside, like when the neighbors come home (it's a townhouse, shared driveway, and our neighbors are loud). Maybe your new house just has less noise for him to bark at? Also, time outs work wonders. My trainer suggests asking for "quiet" and if they don't hush, then give them a time out in a crate or another room. She always says that if they can't behave, then they can't hang out with you!

He's so cute! I love them short.

Quiet time is a great suggestion. I cannot imagine physically hurting my baby in any way, for any reason. Even if is just a sting or a zap. I just couldn't do it.

[BubblPopElectrc]

He looks great!

[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by MeganS

We've tried the coins with him before, but he thinks its a contest haha. He hasn't barked at all since he came home. I think its something about when theres more than 1 dog around they feel the need to bark? Because even when we're down the shore with him, and its just him, he doesn't bark at all there. Because there's not really a reason to.

But anyway. I think just water in a spray bottle will work ok if he starts to bark. I'm really not a supporter of the shock collars. I know they aren't exactly cruel, I just don't like them. Same goes for the vinegar. The way I see it, barking is how dogs talk. They shouldn't be punished everytime they want to say something, just when it gets out of control.

PICTURES!

He hasn't been groomed in a while haha. My parents want to get him shaved, but I think he looks better shaggy. He looks like a conehead when he gets shaved.

Awww, I just saw those pictures! He looks so cute!!! I'm so happy for you Megan!