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mgraciellem · 07-10-2009, 05:25 PM

Take a look at my baby girl, she was tan and black when she was a little puppy. Now that she has gotten older and had her first summer cut she is blue and gold. They alos told me that she would not get bigger then 5 lbs. but she is 8. She is very long...but she's still perfect to me! Each one is different

WalnutHill · 07-10-2009, 05:47 PM

Lots of good advice.

It sounds to me like your little one needs more attention.

Also, in my experience, the best way to get rid of a bad behavior is to teach it - train your puppy to bark on command and then she'll only bark n command.

Good luck!

Missiemiss · 07-10-2009, 05:50 PM

Dogs are pack animals so having a companion would help too! One Yorkie is never enough!

Welcome to YT!

iarhyme · 07-12-2009, 06:00 AM

How do you go about teaching my puppy to bark on command?

Soccer50 · 07-12-2009, 06:07 AM

Congratz on the new little puppy!

WalnutHill · 07-12-2009, 08:00 AM

You can train a puppy to bark the same way you would teach her to sit or anything else. There are a lot of techniques. I use treats and a vocal command - choose a copmmand for the action, such as 'speak'. Say the command to your puppy when she is barking and then give her a treat if she barks after the command. Keep doing that until you can say 'speak' when she is quiet and she barks after the comand.

yorkie mad · 07-12-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by iarhyme

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Just one more question...will she get better with waking up so early as she gets older?
What time do your yorkies wake up?

Tia goes to bed around 10pm and I get up about 7 , and I have to get her up lol
She loves to lie in!

07-10-2009, 05:25 PM	#16
mgraciellem Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Statesboro, GA, USA Posts: 37	Take a look at my baby girl, she was tan and black when she was a little puppy. Now that she has gotten older and had her first summer cut she is blue and gold. They alos told me that she would not get bigger then 5 lbs. but she is 8. She is very long...but she's still perfect to me! Each one is different __________________ Proud Mommy of CC Owned by a Yorkie!

07-10-2009, 05:47 PM	#17
WalnutHill ♥ Catherine My Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,354 Blog Entries: 15	new puppy Lots of good advice. It sounds to me like your little one needs more attention. Also, in my experience, the best way to get rid of a bad behavior is to teach it - train your puppy to bark on command and then she'll only bark n command. Good luck! __________________ Yorkie Splash ~ Yorkie shampoo Use the code ytdiscount at checkout for 10% off your purchase

07-10-2009, 05:50 PM	#18
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07-12-2009, 06:07 AM	#20
Soccer50 YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 270	Congratz on the new little puppy! __________________ Riley Bella My Pride & Joy

07-12-2009, 08:00 AM	#21
WalnutHill ♥ Catherine My Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,354 Blog Entries: 15	training tips You can train a puppy to bark the same way you would teach her to sit or anything else. There are a lot of techniques. I use treats and a vocal command - choose a copmmand for the action, such as 'speak'. Say the command to your puppy when she is barking and then give her a treat if she barks after the command. Keep doing that until you can say 'speak' when she is quiet and she barks after the comand. __________________ Yorkie Splash ~ Yorkie shampoo Use the code ytdiscount at checkout for 10% off your purchase

07-12-2009, 06:00 AM	#19
iarhyme YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 9	How do you go about teaching my puppy to bark on command?