Rude People

[chachi]

Most yorkies are yappy so she might not have been trying to be rude. My two are very yappy

[mainegirl]

I disagree with you MIZBROWN. Puppies have personalities.They start to develop them well in advance of 14 weeks. By 6 weeks (or even earlier)you can tell the status of your puppy in the pack and can see who is shy and introverted and who is outgoing. I am very conscious of his behavior and constantly work with him with his training to prevent him from barking excessively. I understand that he has a lot of changes to go through but the foundation of his personality is there.

He has had 2 sets of vaccines and goes for his 3rd in 4 days. He has been going to Doggie daycare since he was 12 weeks old. Some may disagree but I feel sheltering them to much isn't a good thing, but totally understand that some folks wouldn't feel the same. He is hardly and very healthy so I let him walk everywhere. I guess it's just an individual choice. I would never have let him walk around if the Best Buy folks hadn't said it was ok, I'm really paranoid about not offending people or causing a scene. I guess I need to focus more on all the nice comments from people on the street then let the negatives get to me

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

Like my mama always taught me,, Consider The Source!!! or Forrest Gump, "Stupid is as Stupid does!" i think people like that are just jealous,,,

[patty58]

Fortunately, I have never had anyone say anything rude about Murfee...at least in hearing distance of me. Now my kids love to call him hamster boy..but just to irritate me. I always carry him when I am around people though 'cause I don't trust people not to step on him or try to pick him up.

[mommiemary]

some people does not think before they open their mouths, i get alot of rude comments about rocky and trixiebell,, mostly about how big they are both are 7 pounds but most people who say rude things think they should be tea cups size. i'm getting sick of the comments

[LuvMeYorkie]

Sounds like that rude lady was the one with the Yapping problem!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by LuvMeYorkie

Sounds like that rude lady was the one with the Yapping problem!

Lol, how true!

I don't think MIZZBROWN was suggesting that you puppy had no personality at 14 weeks; I think she was saying, as they get older they will communicate with you more and this is barking. I don't think Joey barked much before 4 months. I remember the first time I heard it; I thought it was so cute!! Those were the days! Also, about walking in a store with a small puppy, it is dangerous; they haven't yet learned to get out of the way. I think Yorkies are cute even when they are yapping.

[Judywantsayorki]

Some people just don't know when to keep their comments to themselves. I was talking to a lady on Saturday who is a toy breed judge who also is a Maltese breeder and my 5 year old told her that I really want a yorkie. This lady said, " oh really? Well, Yorkies are ankle biters. " I really had to bite My Lip!! I didn't think that was very professional of her but see, even a 30 year veteran can't keep her yap shut.

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Lol, how true!

I don't think MIZZBROWN was suggesting that you puppy had no personality at 14 weeks; I think she was saying, as they get older they will communicate with you more and this is barking. I don't think Joey barked much before 4 months. I remember the first time I heard it; I thought it was so cute!! Those were the days! Also, about walking in a store with a small puppy, it is dangerous; they haven't yet learned to get out of the way. I think Yorkies are cute even when they are yapping.

I definitely agree. Franklin rarely ever barked at 14 weeks.. now he's definitely a yapper. They really do change as they age.

[MIZBROWN]

Originally Posted by mainegirl

I disagree with you MIZBROWN. Puppies have personalities.They start to develop them well in advance of 14 weeks. By 6 weeks (or even earlier)you can tell the status of your puppy in the pack and can see who is shy and introverted and who is outgoing. I am very conscious of his behavior and constantly work with him with his training to prevent him from barking excessively. I understand that he has a lot of changes to go through but the foundation of his personality is there.

Well... I will say that Im by far not an expert and this is my first Yorkie... So I can only go from what I know I will say; that I've had my baby since she was 9 wks and sweetie, she has definately grown quite a bit physically and mentally since 14 wks. So, its not that I was saying your pup doesnt have its personality yet, but rather that it's still growing my dear. Out of nowhere Meka began barking/yapping at almost everything after 7 mo's or so. She was never that way, its something that just started... Its not that she wasnt socialized, or trained well...

I think almost anyone on this site would agree that their pup has changed quite a bit since 14 wks of age but, hey... I could be wrong Have a great day

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by mainegirl

Well I had read about other people's run in with rude people while they had their baby's out with well and it happened to me this weekend.

I took my Ozzy to Best Buy Sunday to buy a battery and the people who work there were great. They loved him and didn't give me a hard time about him being in the store. I even had him walking on his leash. (for 14 weeks he is so awesome on the leash..stays right beside me) So anyway we are waiting in the cashier line and he is standing there so cute and quiet and the people in the line are all saying how sweet he is and this cow says "oh Yorkies they are cute until they turn into yappers." I was so mad. My Ozzy IS NOT A YAPPER. I was like "My dog does not yap thank you very much. He is a really sweet boy!" and I walked away to the cashier. It got me so mad. I never say to people with skin babies..."Oh babies are cute until they turn into screaming children"..I'd never say that to anyone so why would people feel they can say bad things about my baby? grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

I do give a to Best Buy though...for letting me bring my baby in.

Can I ask why you used the word cow? If its because she was overweight I am very offended...........