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lala718 · 01-12-2009, 09:00 PM

hi everyone i have a Yorkie girl she is going to be 1yr old Feb 6th shes wild and crazy..she is also small about 4lbs...i have 2 questions at 4 lbs do you think if it is a good idea to breed her? also how many of you spay you lil princesses ? and last but not least is it a good idea to get her that collar that stops the dogg from barking because my lala barking non stop..and she is stubborn today she went into the kitchen draw and sat there for hrs and barked and tried to bit everyone who came close and we couldn't figure out why until i went and gave her a lil piece of treat she ran rite out ate the treat and was back to the usual lala...does anyone have problems like this?

sleeplee337 · 01-12-2009, 10:28 PM

I usually do not post....what is your intent for breeding??? is it for $$$ I am just trying to understand your state of concern...obviously you are aware that 4 lbs is very small to breed....otherwise you would not have posted the question in the first place. Second...the collar is cruel....and will come back to haunt you as it will haunt the dog in years to come...(if your baby does not try to run away first.) Victoria Stilwell did a show about someone who used a shock collar on a pet that was too small....the collar actually burned into the dogs neck...he is scarred for life both physically and emotionally.
Maybe your dog senses your hesitation and lack of confidence as his owner...Decide if this little girl is a fit for you. Yorkies are very loyal and trusting breed, they bond and are committed to those who give back the same. Again...I am just trying to be as honest and kind as possible to the both of you.

lala718 · 01-12-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeplee337

I usually do not post....what is your intent for breeding??? is it for $$$ I am just trying to understand your state of concern...obviously you are aware that 4 lbs is very small to breed....otherwise you would not have posted the question in the first place. Second...the collar is cruel....and will come back to haunt you as it will haunt the dog in years to come...(if your baby does not try to run away first.) Victoria Stilwell did a show about someone who used a shock collar on a pet that was too small....the collar actually burned into the dogs neck...he is scarred for life both physically and emotionally.
Maybe your dog senses your hesitation and lack of confidence as his owner...Decide if this little girl is a fit for you. Yorkies are very loyal and trusting breed, they bond and are committed to those who give back the same. Again...I am just trying to be as honest and kind as possible to the both of you.

no no there is a miss understanding she listens to me i actually taught her to sit and other various things just this barking is a on and off thing now that you told me about this collar being a bad idea i wont even bother and as for breeding honestly i think she is small but iv been told she is fine and its not for money because i wouldn't be able to sell the puppies i would keep them.. what about spaying her?

DukesMommy · 01-13-2009, 02:06 AM

Just as the other person said in their post, 4lbs is generally considered too small for breeding if I am not mistaken. My little girl is almost 9 months and has yet to even reach 4lbs, she is still lingering around the 3lb mark. I think if you don't intend to breed most people have their dogs spayed/neutered. It reduces health risks for the dog. For the bark collar, I would say not to use it. I am someone who is dead set against that, though I can only speak for myself.
You said that yours is active and barks a lot. How often does she get to run around and play? Her behavior can be the result of boredom, and some just need more activity than others. My girl is full of energy and can't get enough attention, she is always wanting to run and play with small naps in between. Sometimes playing with them more or going on daily walks can make all the difference in their behavior.

NewYorkieLover · 01-13-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DukesMommy

Just as the other person said in their post, 4lbs is generally considered too small for breeding if I am not mistaken. My little girl is almost 9 months and has yet to even reach 4lbs, she is still lingering around the 3lb mark. I think if you don't intend to breed most people have their dogs spayed/neutered. It reduces health risks for the dog. For the bark collar, I would say not to use it. I am someone who is dead set against that, though I can only speak for myself.
You said that yours is active and barks a lot. How often does she get to run around and play? Her behavior can be the result of boredom, and some just need more activity than others. My girl is full of energy and can't get enough attention, she is always wanting to run and play with small naps in between. Sometimes playing with them more or going on daily walks can make all the difference in their behavior.

Lolapup · 01-13-2009, 03:45 AM

Do your best to give the puppy more 1 on 1 quality time. If my baby isn't played with and exercised, it's a recipe for disaster. She gets bored and into everything.

As far as the shock collar, are you willing to try it on yourself? Have you ever seen them used? They're cruel to say the least. Some coins in a can is a much better option.

jencar98 · 01-13-2009, 04:58 AM

Yes, your little girl is too small to breed. At that size she would likely need a c-section, and there is a possibility you could lose her. An unaltered females chances of getting mammary cancer and uterine infections (which can also lead to death) increases with each heat cycle that goes by and she is not spayed.

Bark collars should never be used. There are other methods to work with a dog to keep them from barking. I would suggest an "obedience class", they are helpful and fun for your dog and you.

lala718 · 01-13-2009, 08:46 PM

ok thank you soo much i will not get her a bark collar and and i will not breed her we play with her so much and then she sleeps and then play some more my mom treats her like her child(shes a lil crazy lol) also sometime she starts kind of noring type of thing and gasping for air and she would do it for few secs then stops is that normal?

DukesMommy · 01-13-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lala718

ok thank you soo much i will not get her a bark collar and and i will not breed her we play with her so much and then she sleeps and then play some more my mom treats her like her child(shes a lil crazy lol) also sometime she starts kind of noring type of thing and gasping for air and she would do it for few secs then stops is that normal?

Yes it's common with the breed. A lot of people have said that theirs do that, including my own. When I asked my vet about it they said it's fairly common among them. I usually try to calm them down by rubbing their neck lightly and it goes away pretty quick. It tends to happen when they get really excited

lala718 · 01-13-2009, 08:56 PM

yes yes when i come home she starts to go crazy because she knows i play with her all the time so she goes bananas and then sometimes she does it and i tell her shh shh and rub her back and she stops doing it and then goes back to running around lol thank you all so much

sleeplee337 · 01-13-2009, 10:15 PM

Sounds like you are doing great. Thank you being so open to all the feedback. Again, I hope I did not sound like I was preaching or anything. You guys have a great week!

lala718 · 01-13-2009, 10:18 PM

no no thats why i posted for peoples opinions thank you for posting

kelly jo · 01-14-2009, 01:31 AM

I had to get use to the barking also, Roxy didn't bark until a few weeks of me brining her home and getting comfortable with my other dog Lili, that never barks. She sounds like she's looking for attention, or trying to drive you crazy. I tried all kinds of tricks, nothing worked. She only barks in the morning between 4 and 5. That's when I get up for work. I have a trick. While I'm sitting here on my puter I have a hand full of kibble and everytime she barks I tell her no bark and give her a piece of kibble! She's learning after a week and getting hand fed for breakfast! I don't know if she likes being fed like that in the morning and getting the attention, Lili loves it, she get's it too, or if she's really learning. Roxy is crazy in the morning anyway from being in the crate all night. I have also put her in her crate when the barking is bad. She calms down with her blanket. They say they are barking for a reason, I havn't figured it out...lol....

cheryl19 · 01-14-2009, 09:52 AM

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no no thats why i posted for peoples opinions thank you for posting

I'm so glad you are taken the advice of the people that care. That is what YT is all about, a place to learn from and a place to make friends.

TLC · 01-14-2009, 11:28 AM

Here's my advise:

1. Spay ASAP - 4 lbs is too small to breed, she could die and so could the pups...not worth it IMO - Also, spay with cut her chances of cancer.

2. Her wildness - She should *mellow* out a bit after her spay

3. Honking or snorting when excited. I suggest when you come home, don't make a big fuss, actually ignore her....Come in, go to the bathroom, clean up a little bit, let her calm down and then you can play. This should help with the honking, however, when she does honk, you need to make her stop. A few things you can do is gently rub her throat, talk softly to her, you can try raising her front paws up towards the sky, and even put some water on your finger and get her to lick it (I have heard that stops it too).

4. NO BARK COLLAR ~ Instead teach "Quite" - Get a small treat (cheese, cheerios, chicken) and teach her the command quite. Obviously when she is quite, you say "Quite" and if she remains quite, you tell her good girl and back it up with a reward. Keep doing this over and over until she learns

Best of Luck!

01-12-2009, 09:00 PM	#1
lala718 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 13	i need some help please...thank you hi everyone i have a Yorkie girl she is going to be 1yr old Feb 6th shes wild and crazy..she is also small about 4lbs...i have 2 questions at 4 lbs do you think if it is a good idea to breed her? also how many of you spay you lil princesses ? and last but not least is it a good idea to get her that collar that stops the dogg from barking because my lala barking non stop..and she is stubborn today she went into the kitchen draw and sat there for hrs and barked and tried to bit everyone who came close and we couldn't figure out why until i went and gave her a lil piece of treat she ran rite out ate the treat and was back to the usual lala...does anyone have problems like this?

01-12-2009, 10:28 PM	#2
sleeplee337 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 68	Please Understand My Concern.... I usually do not post....what is your intent for breeding??? is it for $$$ I am just trying to understand your state of concern...obviously you are aware that 4 lbs is very small to breed....otherwise you would not have posted the question in the first place. Second...the collar is cruel....and will come back to haunt you as it will haunt the dog in years to come...(if your baby does not try to run away first.) Victoria Stilwell did a show about someone who used a shock collar on a pet that was too small....the collar actually burned into the dogs neck...he is scarred for life both physically and emotionally. Maybe your dog senses your hesitation and lack of confidence as his owner...Decide if this little girl is a fit for you. Yorkies are very loyal and trusting breed, they bond and are committed to those who give back the same. Again...I am just trying to be as honest and kind as possible to the both of you.

01-13-2009, 02:06 AM	#4
DukesMommy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 682	Just as the other person said in their post, 4lbs is generally considered too small for breeding if I am not mistaken. My little girl is almost 9 months and has yet to even reach 4lbs, she is still lingering around the 3lb mark. I think if you don't intend to breed most people have their dogs spayed/neutered. It reduces health risks for the dog. For the bark collar, I would say not to use it. I am someone who is dead set against that, though I can only speak for myself. You said that yours is active and barks a lot. How often does she get to run around and play? Her behavior can be the result of boredom, and some just need more activity than others. My girl is full of energy and can't get enough attention, she is always wanting to run and play with small naps in between. Sometimes playing with them more or going on daily walks can make all the difference in their behavior. __________________ Kati,Duke,and Lucie

01-13-2009, 04:58 AM	#7
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	Yes, your little girl is too small to breed. At that size she would likely need a c-section, and there is a possibility you could lose her. An unaltered females chances of getting mammary cancer and uterine infections (which can also lead to death) increases with each heat cycle that goes by and she is not spayed. Bark collars should never be used. There are other methods to work with a dog to keep them from barking. I would suggest an "obedience class", they are helpful and fun for your dog and you. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

01-14-2009, 11:28 AM	#15
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Here's my advise: 1. Spay ASAP - 4 lbs is too small to breed, she could die and so could the pups...not worth it IMO - Also, spay with cut her chances of cancer. 2. Her wildness - She should mellow out a bit after her spay 3. Honking or snorting when excited. I suggest when you come home, don't make a big fuss, actually ignore her....Come in, go to the bathroom, clean up a little bit, let her calm down and then you can play. This should help with the honking, however, when she does honk, you need to make her stop. A few things you can do is gently rub her throat, talk softly to her, you can try raising her front paws up towards the sky, and even put some water on your finger and get her to lick it (I have heard that stops it too). 4. NO BARK COLLAR ~ Instead teach "Quite" - Get a small treat (cheese, cheerios, chicken) and teach her the command quite. Obviously when she is quite, you say "Quite" and if she remains quite, you tell her good girl and back it up with a reward. Keep doing this over and over until she learns Best of Luck! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

01-13-2009, 03:45 AM	#6
Lolapup No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Littleton, NH Posts: 463	Do your best to give the puppy more 1 on 1 quality time. If my baby isn't played with and exercised, it's a recipe for disaster. She gets bored and into everything. As far as the shock collar, are you willing to try it on yourself? Have you ever seen them used? They're cruel to say the least. Some coins in a can is a much better option.

01-13-2009, 08:46 PM	#8
lala718 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 13	ok thank you soo much i will not get her a bark collar and and i will not breed her we play with her so much and then she sleeps and then play some more my mom treats her like her child(shes a lil crazy lol) also sometime she starts kind of noring type of thing and gasping for air and she would do it for few secs then stops is that normal?

01-13-2009, 08:56 PM	#10
lala718 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 13	yes yes when i come home she starts to go crazy because she knows i play with her all the time so she goes bananas and then sometimes she does it and i tell her shh shh and rub her back and she stops doing it and then goes back to running around lol thank you all so much

01-13-2009, 10:15 PM	#11
sleeplee337 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 68	Sounds like you are doing great. Thank you being so open to all the feedback. Again, I hope I did not sound like I was preaching or anything. You guys have a great week!

01-13-2009, 10:18 PM	#12
lala718 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 13	no no thats why i posted for peoples opinions thank you for posting

01-14-2009, 01:31 AM	#13
kelly jo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: central new york Posts: 113	I had to get use to the barking also, Roxy didn't bark until a few weeks of me brining her home and getting comfortable with my other dog Lili, that never barks. She sounds like she's looking for attention, or trying to drive you crazy. I tried all kinds of tricks, nothing worked. She only barks in the morning between 4 and 5. That's when I get up for work. I have a trick. While I'm sitting here on my puter I have a hand full of kibble and everytime she barks I tell her no bark and give her a piece of kibble! She's learning after a week and getting hand fed for breakfast! I don't know if she likes being fed like that in the morning and getting the attention, Lili loves it, she get's it too, or if she's really learning. Roxy is crazy in the morning anyway from being in the crate all night. I have also put her in her crate when the barking is bad. She calms down with her blanket. They say they are barking for a reason, I havn't figured it out...lol....