Help Please?

[TishaMoon]

Wow lots of good suggestions! She is so good in her crate at night. She whines a little but I never give in then so she quickly goes to bed. Sometimes in the morning she doesn't even wanna come out! The crate is too heavy to carry up and down stairs all day (it's a metal petmate crate). So her downstairs place is the kitchen. She's got a smaller plastic crate, blankets on the floor because it can be a cold floor, toys, food, water, and 2 pads. She should be fine being left in there, but I still worry about her because she picks up every little crumb off the floor. What I want to do is find bigger baby gates that will allow me to keep her more in the dining area of the kitchen and out of the spot past the island. That way she also wouldn't be able to see me when I'm in the next room.

Today I will try leaving her downstairs for a while while I work upstairs.

For the biting I've bought her a small nylabone chew toy and a orca bone. She likes chewing on both of these as well as a rope toy (I don't give it to her unless I'm with her). Sometimes, when she's calmer, it works if I just say no when she bites me, give her the toy, and then praise her when she bites the toy. I guess what I have to get consistant with is putting her in time out when she starts jumping for my face or anything she can get. I will have to try locking her in the crate for time out instead of just the kitchen.

I guess I just have to work at it and not let her get to me. She's just so tiny I feel like I have to constantly protect her!

Oh and I'm surprised that some people say they still take their unvaccinated dogs out. My vet talked me out of even taking her in my backyard! He said parvo can stay in the dirt and stuff for 10 years.

[Krystee]

You have already gotten lots of good help but I wanted to add my advice Tobie does both of these too but he has gotten soooo much better so I think the biggest part of it his her age. Tobie would whine so loud and so much if I just went to the bathroom and now he may whine a little bit if I leave the room for quite a long time but it's not bad at all. With Tobie I just make sure that I don't come to him everyone he cries. If you know that they aren't hurt or hungry or need to potty then it's best to just let them cry. When she stops crying then go to her and give her lots of praise and attention.

As far as the biting, I make sure to pet Tobie quite a bit and if he starts trying to bite at my hand I stop, take my hand away and say "no bite!". I wait a few seconds and then start petting him again. Usually after three or four times he gets it and will start licking my hand instead.

I just wanted to let you know what is working for me since I am going through the same thing. I think you'll be amazed at how much better she gets just within a few weeks time

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by Krystee

If you know that they aren't hurt or hungry or need to potty then it's best to just let them cry. When she stops crying then go to her and give her lots of praise and attention.

This is what I've been thinking. My question is how long should she be quiet before I go to her. For a while she's so stressed she does this very loud houling cry. But sometimes she'll stop that for a bit. Then she'll start little whimpers again. Today I was trying to wait for 1 full minute of quiet, but right when it was almost a minute she started whimpering.

As far as the biting, I make sure to pet Tobie quite a bit and if he starts trying to bite at my hand I stop, take my hand away and say "no bite!". I wait a few seconds and then start petting him again. Usually after three or four times he gets it and will start licking my hand instead.

Bailey gets very angry when I take my hands away and that's when she tries to jump and bite my face or hair. And when I try to stand up and turn my back to her like I've read, she bites my socks or pant legs. Today I had to put her in her crate for 4 times before she got it. After the 4th time she licked me when she came out instead of biting. Not sure if she really made the connection thogh, but I know it'll take time.

I just wanted to let you know what is working for me since I am going through the same thing. I think you'll be amazed at how much better she gets just within a few weeks time

Thanks! It's good to know these are issues with all (yorkie) puppies and I just have to work on it. Good thing I have the month off to keep teaching her.

[Krystee]

With Tobie I started out praising him after only about 10 seconds of quiet and then each time I would increase the amount of time he needed to be quiet. That way they start to slowly make the connection - "when I'm quiet I get attention". It does take patience but it really did work for Tobie.

With the biting it sounds like you are doing the right thing with folding your arms and turning away from her. She will learn that she gets ignored when she is misbehaving. Just make sure to praise her as soon as she stops and then if she starts biting again then turn away from her. If this just is not working at all then I would definitely have a designated "time out" area. We have also had to do this with Tobie when he bites at the other dogs ears and legs. It usually only takes one or two "time-outs" before he stops.

Puppies are exhausting, huh? LOL. It's so worth it though when they catch on and all of your hard work pays off

[Jemma]

I didn't get a chance to read all posts, so if someone already said this, I apologize. She needs to learn no. Condition her with it. I took a coffee can and put coins in it. When she misbehaves I shake the can once and say Noooooooooo at the same time. They don't like the noise the can makes. At the same time they are hearing no. Soon you will not have to use the can, just the word No. She then has been conditioned to No and the can as a not a good thing.
This worked wonders with my Jemma. But pups will try biting, I call our bones their teething bones. So they think, lol

[Krystee]

Originally Posted by Jemma

I didn't get a chance to read all posts, so if someone already said this, I apologize. She needs to learn no. Condition her with it. I took a coffee can and put coins in it. When she misbehaves I shake the can once and say Noooooooooo at the same time. They don't like the noise the can makes. At the same time they are hearing no. Soon you will not have to use the can, just the word No. She then has been conditioned to No and the can as a not a good thing.
This worked wonders with my Jemma. But pups will try biting, I call our bones their teething bones. So they think, lol

I tried this with Tobie and it worked the first couple of times and then he just thought it was a game. Little monster! LOL.

[QuickSilver]

I agree, start out with a very small interval of quiet, four seconds even. Once the connection is made, you can hold it longer. Eventually they realize, hey, I don't get what I want when I bark anymore.

This might be a good time to teach the "Quiet" command while you're at it.

[kidmuzicdotcom]

My shelby is 8 and she still whines at me when she wants my attention but as far as the biting kaylee does that she's almost 5months but when she does we say kaylee no bite..and stop playing and she stops...she is getting much better but she still forgets when she gets excited....she too does the wiggling but we've learned to hang on to her firmly so she can't fall and she will stop that too..good luck just alot of patience...it;s like a baby...gotta love yorkies..

[annamalyssa]

Gucci also went through the EXACT same stages as your baby!

He would just act like a total nutcase when I did the puppy cry thing ... I used no consistently and firmly but it didn't do any good! He went through the tearing up puppy pads and whining too. I took him to the vet to ask what was wrong because he was NUTSO! she said he would eventually calm down just keep doing what I was doing and for the seperation anxiety just teach him that I am COMING BACK by leaving for small intervals and returning.

Also No contact with him for 20 minutes before leaving and no contact for at least 10 when I got back.

I did this consistently and I am happy to say 4 months later he is as sweet as ever!! HE NEVER BITES OR NIPS AT ME or The kids.. But he does at Hubby because Hubby makes him think it's ok to do it to him! He doesn't tear things up when I leave anymore. But he has developed a habit of crying for me when he hears me get in the shower because he KNOWS I will be leaving soon. I have to ignore that type of behavior or it will get worse, so far so good!

Hope that helps somewhat.. But please, pelase REMEMBER Although it may not seem like it now.. IT WILL PAY OFF If you are consistent! It did for us, and it took some time (months even) but he is 7.5 months now and so mild mannered. These lil guys sometimes require lots of patience and dedication or they will totally run the house and you.

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by annamalyssa

Also No contact with him for 20 minutes before leaving and no contact for at least 10 when I got back.

Wow, this part sounds hard to do.

Bailey is already getting better with whining when I leave for a second or am in the next room. I still need to practice leaving for a little while. The only time I left so far she was sleeping and never even woke up.

The biting is another matter. It can be very frustrating, especially as my hands are all red with teeth marks!

[annamalyssa]

It was and still is VERY HARD but it works so I try to stay consistent with it ( not always am I though lol).

As for the biting I feel you!! My hands used to hurt so bad I almost feared getting the lil stinker out lol.. Never did I resist him though I just took the beatings kept saying no to him and pulling away and eventually he stopped.

I think the key is just consistency, as long as your baby realizes that you are upset she will learn .. she just needs to mature a bit.

Hope I helped a lil,
Adrianna

Originally Posted by TishaMoon

Wow, this part sounds hard to do.

Bailey is already getting better with whining when I leave for a second or am in the next room. I still need to practice leaving for a little while. The only time I left so far she was sleeping and never even woke up.

The biting is another matter. It can be very frustrating, especially as my hands are all red with teeth marks!

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by annamalyssa

It was and still is VERY HARD but it works so I try to stay consistent with it ( not always am I though lol).

As for the biting I feel you!! My hands used to hurt so bad I almost feared getting the lil stinker out lol.. Never did I resist him though I just took the beatings kept saying no to him and pulling away and eventually he stopped.

I think the key is just consistency, as long as your baby realizes that you are upset she will learn .. she just needs to mature a bit.

Hope I helped a lil,
Adrianna

Thanks you have been a big help! What concerns me though about that 20 minute rule before you leave, is about when I go back to work. I had heard people say you should get up early to have half an hour of play time with your puppy before you have to leave her for 8 hours. That seems like a good idea, but making time for that 30 minutes AND 20 minutes to ignore her before I leave sounds hard. I'm not a morning person, haha. Plus she's in her crate all night and then to leave her alone for 8 hours I'll feel so bad.

[annamalyssa]

Well in that case, it does sound hard. I would just try and do the best you can even it is ignoring her for 10 minutes or even 5 as long as she realizes you leaving isn't this huge deal and you'll be back I think she will learn. Dogs just pick up on your cues so easily and it tends to overstress them when they already know you are going and you give in to their wanting you and then you leave.

If Gucci sees me go into my Undergarment drawer he freaks and starts jumping and barking because he knows I am getting clothing to get into the shower and I will be leaving soon. So me ignoring him is important or he will think that everytime I leave he can make a fuss and it's ok. If I ignore him he rarely ever destroys anything. If I coo over him and pet him etc. he gets upset when I go and tears things up and when I get back I immediately have to tend to him making matters worse.

Hope I make sense there...

Adrianna

[mscat]

I am late posting on your thread. Sorry about that.
I agree with the others . About the biting . Teach the word NO, to Bailey. As soon as she begans biting your hands playtime is over. Say NO! to her, get up , and walk away from her. This will tell her, OOPs I did something wrong.
If you can, make it a special time before you leave for work just for you and Bailey. Spend time with her. You are going to feel bad leaving her .Remember that Bailey will pick up on your feelings. Stay calm . Bailey will probably sleep most of the time your working. When you get home, it needs to be Bailey time.
Also, be ready for when Bailey get to be a few months older, because the chewing stage is going to come. She may be play biting now, however she will be chewing on everything soon! Most things I caught Suzi chewed up stuff, but, it was not until later that I saw that she chewed up the corners of an old oak end table . That can be redone. I am not one get angry about it. Just be prepared for a little chewing puppy .

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by mscat

I am late posting on your thread. Sorry about that.
I agree with the others . About the biting . Teach the word NO, to Bailey. As soon as she begans biting your hands playtime is over. Say NO! to her, get up , and walk away from her. This will tell her, OOPs I did something wrong.
If you can, make it a special time before you leave for work just for you and Bailey. Spend time with her. You are going to feel bad leaving her .Remember that Bailey will pick up on your feelings. Stay calm . Bailey will probably sleep most of the time your working. When you get home, it needs to be Bailey time.
Also, be ready for when Bailey get to be a few months older, because the chewing stage is going to come. She may be play biting now, however she will be chewing on everything soon! Most things I caught Suzi chewed up stuff, but, it was not until later that I saw that she chewed up the corners of an old oak end table . That can be redone. I am not one get angry about it. Just be prepared for a little chewing puppy .

Uh oh, she already chews a bit. She chews on the wood baby gates, on the bamboo rug, and on the carpet. Bitter apple seems to have no effect on her.