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Marina · 08-13-2008, 02:39 PM

You should use a more stern voice... they go by your tone.. so if you're babying her she thinks she's being a good girl..

I have also found that asking her to be a good girl wont help.. I tell her shes a giid girl when she actually is being a good girl... and she associates it with being good and getting a treat... so if I said "you be a good girl..." while she was barking, she would think barking was going to get her a treat.

But yep you've got a pretty standard yorkie baby there.. just be stern and consistent and she'll learn.

Misti1 · 08-13-2008, 02:44 PM

Oh that is hilarious

Sky Fox · 08-13-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marina

You should use a more stern voice... they go by your tone.. so if you're babying her she thinks she's being a good girl..

I have also found that asking her to be a good girl wont help.. I tell her shes a giid girl when she actually is being a good girl... and she associates it with being good and getting a treat... so if I said "you be a good girl..." while she was barking, she would think barking was going to get her a treat.

But yep you've got a pretty standard yorkie baby there.. just be stern and consistent and she'll learn.

That all makes very good sense. Thanks so much for your replies.

Nancy1999 · 08-13-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

You are so right! Bobby used to do this. I would say no over and over he would bark and bark. Now when he is being naughty and he knows it, I will say no once, if he continues to do it, I will just walk away from him. I think he usually is naughty when he wants my attention. After I walk away he just follows me. I will still ignore him and then go back to the original location not saying anything. It works really well.

Very smart of you!

Sky Fox · 08-13-2008, 02:59 PM

I tried what yall said! One stern NO and she came up and started giving me bunches of kisses! haha (This episode was her wanting to bite my fingers as I try to crop images)

Then went and laid down - I got to stop babying her - think it may have scared her. Shocked her at least. I didnt say it loud - but stern.

Thanks !

shelby_rocks · 08-13-2008, 03:01 PM

My mom's pom does this.... and she growls and kinda looks away from you like she's testing us!! omg its so cute but at the same time so darn devious, lol.... all i can say is SPOILED!!!! my mom spoils the heck out of her always has, we all did since she was the only little one in the house until Shelby came along

but yes, i definitely think its got a lot to do with how high and mighty they feel.... i dont think it ever goes away or if u can even teach them to stop.... GOOD LUCK, though!

RoxyJosMom · 08-13-2008, 03:05 PM

Roxy has a major case of attitude going on! She has the little growlie thing down pat. She barks next. Then comes the foot stomping and back leg kicking. Finally, she gives a few big huffs and stomps off. Typical teenage girl. Remi is just Remi. He just goes with the flow. He only get his helium snorting howl when he's super excited about something. But he doesn't talk back. I never thought to take a video of it, tho. Your's is so cute. She's definitely testing you.

DukesMommy · 08-13-2008, 04:30 PM

haha when I played the video, Lucie was staring at the laptop screen trying to figure out where the dog was.
I give her a stern No when she is trying to go after things like the laptop cord, and if she's in a spunky mood she talks back, I find that taking the laptop cord (or whatever it may be) away and ignoring her barking usually gets her to stop really quick.

Sky Fox · 08-13-2008, 04:55 PM

Shew - so nice to know I havent created a monster!

kimmiek · 08-13-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky Fox

So I should let up on her? Thanks Y'all - I dont feel like such a push over Mama now.

Here - I'll show the video then yall will know if this is just how Yorkies are or of shes getting all diva on me. Not going to be a lil diva!

I want to spoil her and treat her as a diva - dont get me wrong. But I want her to know her place! And be a good girl.

This is us at bedtime - trying to get her to settle down like always. She sleeps with us now that shes making it through the night for so long. No accidents yet.

She wants the remote and Im saying NO - this is her reaction. (I have to agree/admit - very cute when they talk back but want to be able to control her behavior - if need be when this would NOT go over well hehe.)

Im trying very hard to sound like I mean it but its sooo hard looking at their lil faces!

I think I'm about to FALL OUT!!! I was playing your video and Chewie heard your doggie talking back to you and it sent him into hysterics! He started growling and barking at the computer!!!

I haven't played it in about 5 min and he's still behind me making crazy noises

Sky Fox · 08-14-2008, 07:14 AM

She is bullying me at this very moment!

The stern ONE NO! Is working in keeping her 'back' but she pouches forward like she is GOING to lick my hand then runs back barking. Ew - shes a BRAT!

This is only a computer and bird issue - otherwise she doesnt do it. So - its jealousy induced. She is jealous of the computer and the bird as they take up a fraction on my time.

I am hers - I should know this by now.

Misti1 · 08-14-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky Fox

She is bullying me at this very moment!

The stern ONE NO! Is working in keeping her 'back' but she pouches forward like she is GOING to lick my hand then runs back barking. Ew - shes a BRAT!

This is only a computer and bird issue - otherwise she doesnt do it. So - its jealousy induced. She is jealous of the computer and the bird as they take up a fraction on my time.

I am hers - I should know this by now.

I wish I could record that Macaw sound Maya makes if I ignore her too long.

08-13-2008, 02:44 PM	#17
Misti1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,051	Oh that is hilarious __________________ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

08-13-2008, 03:01 PM	#21
shelby_rocks Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Patterson,CA Posts: 168 Blog Entries: 2	My mom's pom does this.... and she growls and kinda looks away from you like she's testing us!! omg its so cute but at the same time so darn devious, lol.... all i can say is SPOILED!!!! my mom spoils the heck out of her always has, we all did since she was the only little one in the house until Shelby came along but yes, i definitely think its got a lot to do with how high and mighty they feel.... i dont think it ever goes away or if u can even teach them to stop.... GOOD LUCK, though! __________________ ~ Shelby & Me ~

08-13-2008, 03:05 PM	#22
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	Roxy has a major case of attitude going on! She has the little growlie thing down pat. She barks next. Then comes the foot stomping and back leg kicking. Finally, she gives a few big huffs and stomps off. Typical teenage girl. Remi is just Remi. He just goes with the flow. He only get his helium snorting howl when he's super excited about something. But he doesn't talk back. I never thought to take a video of it, tho. Your's is so cute. She's definitely testing you. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

08-13-2008, 04:30 PM	#23
DukesMommy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 682	haha when I played the video, Lucie was staring at the laptop screen trying to figure out where the dog was. I give her a stern No when she is trying to go after things like the laptop cord, and if she's in a spunky mood she talks back, I find that taking the laptop cord (or whatever it may be) away and ignoring her barking usually gets her to stop really quick. __________________ Kati,Duke,and Lucie

08-13-2008, 02:39 PM	#16
Marina Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 597	You should use a more stern voice... they go by your tone.. so if you're babying her she thinks she's being a good girl.. I have also found that asking her to be a good girl wont help.. I tell her shes a giid girl when she actually is being a good girl... and she associates it with being good and getting a treat... so if I said "you be a good girl..." while she was barking, she would think barking was going to get her a treat. But yep you've got a pretty standard yorkie baby there.. just be stern and consistent and she'll learn.

08-13-2008, 02:59 PM	#20
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	I tried what yall said! One stern NO and she came up and started giving me bunches of kisses! haha (This episode was her wanting to bite my fingers as I try to crop images) Then went and laid down - I got to stop babying her - think it may have scared her. Shocked her at least. I didnt say it loud - but stern. Thanks !

08-13-2008, 04:55 PM	#24
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	Shew - so nice to know I havent created a monster!

08-14-2008, 07:14 AM	#26
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	She is bullying me at this very moment! The stern ONE NO! Is working in keeping her 'back' but she pouches forward like she is GOING to lick my hand then runs back barking. Ew - shes a BRAT! This is only a computer and bird issue - otherwise she doesnt do it. So - its jealousy induced. She is jealous of the computer and the bird as they take up a fraction on my time. I am hers - I should know this by now.