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celstu1 · 01-31-2008, 01:12 PM

My boys barked A LOT at first. I live in a condo and I got 2 letters of complaint from the condo association. I started being very strict and not letting them bark at all ever. Now they are really good and hardly ever bark unless someone walks right by my door.

So they CAN be trained, but in my opinion it may take some work as they do tend to be barkers. Im sure some are not, but you don't know what you'll get!

MsFamousHepburn · 01-31-2008, 01:27 PM

Xavier barked like crazy when we put him in his crate the second night we had him. After using the "coins in the can" trick, he only barks for a few seconds when he first goes in his crate or when he's ready to get up in the morning. (He's so darn cute that it never really bothers me!) So dogs can definitely be trained to NOT bark! He barks these cute little "woofs" when he's playing and gets really excited!

As for my Mamaw's toy poodle...she is the loudest dog I have EVER heard! But we love her regardless....lol

Ellie May · 01-31-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Some yorkies bark incessantly. Some don't. Mine seldom barks. I suppose you never know what you're getting until you get it and I would think that would apply to all dogs not just yorkies. Early socialization should help eliminate excessive barking, but I couldn't say that would always be the case. I doubt that anyone could say that with any conviction. Some yorkies are very hyper and some are laid back. Just like people.

Exactly

Jenncarr79 · 01-31-2008, 08:57 PM

I've only had my yorkie for 6 days but so far no barking here. I even said something to my husband b/c I was like "this dog NEVER barks" so either I'm lucky or he hasn't learned to really bark yet or that's just how he is. I love my yorkie now though. I can't imagine my life without him any more. So I'd say go for getting a yorkie and don't worry abou the barking. They are very smart dogs so you could always train them to NOT bark. Good luck.

PrincessDiana · 01-31-2008, 09:00 PM

Franklin only barks during playtime and when he wants to get out of his playpen.

Just like humans, all dogs are different. Some people talk a lot, some don't. I've heard of Yorkies who bark all the time and Yorkies who have never barked at all. It just depends on the temperament of your puppy.

Lilacss · 02-01-2008, 12:12 AM

Bunny only barks when someone rings the doorbell.She has fantastic hearing
and if anyone comes onto the property she knows right away.Othewise she
is relatively quiet.

01-31-2008, 01:12 PM	#31
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	My boys barked A LOT at first. I live in a condo and I got 2 letters of complaint from the condo association. I started being very strict and not letting them bark at all ever. Now they are really good and hardly ever bark unless someone walks right by my door. So they CAN be trained, but in my opinion it may take some work as they do tend to be barkers. Im sure some are not, but you don't know what you'll get! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

01-31-2008, 01:27 PM	#32
MsFamousHepburn YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 536	Xavier barked like crazy when we put him in his crate the second night we had him. After using the "coins in the can" trick, he only barks for a few seconds when he first goes in his crate or when he's ready to get up in the morning. (He's so darn cute that it never really bothers me!) So dogs can definitely be trained to NOT bark! He barks these cute little "woofs" when he's playing and gets really excited! As for my Mamaw's toy poodle...she is the loudest dog I have EVER heard! But we love her regardless....lol __________________ I love my life, as a Yorkie Momma and an Army wife!

01-31-2008, 09:00 PM	#35
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Franklin only barks during playtime and when he wants to get out of his playpen. Just like humans, all dogs are different. Some people talk a lot, some don't. I've heard of Yorkies who bark all the time and Yorkies who have never barked at all. It just depends on the temperament of your puppy. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

01-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#34
Jenncarr79 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MCAS Yuma, AZ Posts: 89	I've only had my yorkie for 6 days but so far no barking here. I even said something to my husband b/c I was like "this dog NEVER barks" so either I'm lucky or he hasn't learned to really bark yet or that's just how he is. I love my yorkie now though. I can't imagine my life without him any more. So I'd say go for getting a yorkie and don't worry abou the barking. They are very smart dogs so you could always train them to NOT bark. Good luck.

02-01-2008, 12:12 AM	#36
Lilacss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: B.C, Canada Posts: 787	Bunny only barks when someone rings the doorbell.She has fantastic hearing and if anyone comes onto the property she knows right away.Othewise she is relatively quiet.