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03-30-2009, 08:37 PM | #1 |
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| Neighborhood kids and my yorkie Ok, so I have another question. The other day these children saw my Marley and flipped out over her pink hoodie and how small she was and rushed over to her and I about freaked out on them! I live on a military base and We live in a tower full of apartments so there are always children around during the day when its nice outside. There is no way i can avoid them lol I had to tell the little kids ages 7-about 10 to stop running and to leave her alone because she was freaking out! I wanted her to use the bathroom and they wouldnt leave. The kids around my complex have even gone as far as to follow us on our walks around the building and just stare like they think im gonna ask them to pet her.. sorry im not!! I know that seems harsh but she is my baby and these kids get on my darn nerves with the way they act ( ive seem to notice SOME not all military kids are brats) Am i over reacting? I mean there are a few families in my complex with very well behaved children who are polite and I allow them to pet her and sometimes i even pick Marley up and hold her so they can pet her. But I am just so paticular about who even is NEAR her. Please don't worry about hurting my feelings. I need to know if i need to loosin' up |
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03-30-2009, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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| I suggest that if communicating patiently & kindly to these children doesn't work - go speak with the parents & let them know that you are trying to housebreak this little one & she is easily distracted and very fragile also. Or with the kids - let them know you don't want them hanging on as you are out and about -- but, in turn invite them into your yard for 5 or 10 minutes - have them sit down and allow them to pet her for a few minutes & ask all their questions etc. This would be a great opportunity to explain to the children how fragile yorkies are and how they require special care. Most likely, doing this once or twice will help dissipate the interest of most of these kids. You don't even have to let them hold her, petting should be enough. If it overwhelms your girl then pick her up and say I'm sorry, I guess she isn't ready for this much attention yet.
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03-30-2009, 10:54 PM | #3 | |
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Anyways, I totally hear ya on this issue. It's frusterating and some people have no manners.
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03-31-2009, 02:01 AM | #4 |
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| No you don't need to "loosen up" Kids think they are puppies and come running. It seems like most people don't discipline their children and you need to worry about your baby.
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03-31-2009, 02:30 AM | #5 | |
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Great idea, they just do not understand | |
03-31-2009, 05:34 AM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member | geez, the kids around here dont act like that. I mean, there are a few that can be obnoxious at times but I have never had one child ever come running up to me and just start grabbing at my dogs. They have always asked first and I always give them permission. My dogs love kids so they love the attention. I agree that the kids need to be taught some manners. I would suggest you talk to the parents and let them know how you feel about it. I also think that letting them pet the dog once in awhile while you are holding him/her wouldnt hurt either, maybe telling them that they need to ask first before just reaching out and touching her. Maybe if you let them pet her once in awhile they may loose the curiosity of it and move on.
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03-31-2009, 05:52 AM | #7 |
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| Just communicate I live in a neighborhood full of kids. I just tell them to step back because my girls are afraid of little kids. Some will ask me everyday, "Are they still afraid of me?" I tell yes and I'm sorry. They understand more than you think. Remember those kids are someone's "babies" , just like our yorkies are our babies. |
03-31-2009, 09:04 AM | #8 |
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| Little kids don't know any better. I would give them the benefit of the doubt. After all, they are looking at the cutest dang thing on the planet...a Yorkie! Everyone wants to give them loves. I like the idea of maybe inviting them to pet your dog on YOUR time and explain when you are walking it is excersice time and they can't bug you. |
03-31-2009, 09:18 AM | #9 |
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| I just got Laci and I cant walk out the door with out one of the kids running over, I keep treats in my pocket when I take her out all the time, I will let the kids pet her and touch her, these kids arent going anywhere and I dont want Laci to be afraid, lets face it all kids love puppys/dogs they are curious, if I keep picking her up to protect her I am teaching her kids are bad and dangerous, so I keep her down on the ground, let the kids approach one at a time, I give them a small little piece of a treat to give her then I let them touch and pet her! I explain she is very very fragile and not like Bruno down the street, I tell them sometimes she gets scared when you run over so quickly, I told them when you see us outside, just walk over and see Laci so she isnt frightened and you can pet/see her.. they say okay , sorry we didnt know she was afraid... Now they walk , ask me if I brought her cookies with me and can they pat her... I figured we have to share this neighboorhood so its best to get along and kill the courisoty! |
03-31-2009, 09:34 AM | #10 | |
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03-31-2009, 11:22 AM | #11 |
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| Children are usually good with animals ... IF you tell them what they need to do and how to act around your pup they will be fine But you have to always supervise It's also good for your dog to be more socialized esp if your pup like you said goes running away or shys away from them Tell the kids how to approach and pet her and you can even give them some treats to give your dog so that she is more accepting
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03-31-2009, 11:37 AM | #12 |
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| Being a military brat myself (and then having military brats - 3 of them), I can tell you really they are just being children. Having said that it is ok for you to set boundaries for the kids and let them know what you are and are not comfortable with. I think because the dog is so off limits to them (which is your right), they are even more interested in the dog.
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03-31-2009, 02:28 PM | #13 | |
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03-31-2009, 02:34 PM | #14 |
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| One thing I might say to the kids is, You can't follow me because I'm trying to get the puppy to go to the bathroom. If she see's all of you, she won't go. Oh well I tried. |
03-31-2009, 02:35 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | It's simple if you don't Behave & Be gentle & calm They don't get to pet her. & if there are a bunch of kid's one pet each. Then she has to go potty. It's good to socialize them But a bunch of kid's running up to a scared dog with just cause her to be aggressive. |
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