cobys behavior

[star28c]

its becoming Outrageous hes acting really bratty, hes tearing up his stuff, i just bought him a new bed, it was so nice and it cost a good amount, hes tore it up under the bed had holes and the filling coming out.. hes just too insecure no matter how much attention he gets.. i've done the best i can with him, but its getting to the point its getting on my nerves, i really don't know how much more i can deal with him.. his personality now that hes olders demanding, if he doent get his own way he'll delivertly pee, poop, on the floor, he's got a very bad temper, i believe this is all due to his breeder, problem, however i dont think i can
keep him if he keeps acting like this, he's so jealous he wants me to him self, all the time... even over my daughter, he also tries to bite her, when she comes in contact with me... hes be around plenty of people, and i've tried
classes at petco, and they even said hes got some problems with following, listening too directions,he'll start barking very loud to get his way...
i've tried everything i can to do right by him but if this keep going on
i can't keep him mybe with him, being in a home with other dogs he can relate too it' will help him grow and learn more and become more social?

[jeanm1963]

If you dont want to keep him we have a wonderful placement service here please contact Yorkies Inc. Placement Service, the Behavior your talking about , he is still a puppy, dogs do not deliberatly pee/poop on the floor, they are not spiteful... I would not allow him to bite your daughter or growl at her.. but tearing things up is pretty terrier like, some people on here say thier dogs cant have a toy for more then a few minutes or it is destroyed. They love to dig and tear up toys... beds too, Make sure you are giving him lots and lots of excersise, have your daughter walk him when she gets home from school..so they can bond. I dont think he is a " bad" behaved dog , just a puppy trying to figure out who is Boss/alpha... Yorkies do want all your attention, they love to be with you , on your lap in your bed etc.... If you really feel like you cant keep him please contact yorkiesinc. They find a loving home and if you feel he needs other dogs, they can find a home like that too!

[Cerise]

Please don't give up on him so fast. He's still a baby (puppy) and you have many more stages to go through, and that would be with ANY puppy.

I would recommend a private trainer that could come to your house and teach you how to train him in his own environment. I also recommend that you do some research on bad behavior problems with patience. Petco trainers ARE NOT experts and should not be taken seriously! It is a chain pet supply store...period! You should also consider the habits that you have allowed him to develop and be patient with trying to correct him.

I'm not trying to put you down, so please don't get offended. But puppies are like children and they only do what you let them get away with, and in time all gets worst because you are now showing him that he is getting on your nerves and he wants your attention. Yes that is a sign of a spoiled brat, but YOU are the one who spoiled him, so YOU are the one who will have to help correct his behavior. Getting rid of him because he's being brat is not the answer. You'll regret it later if you do, when you realize you could have done more to help him. His snapping at your daughter and trying to hord you, is a sure sign that he needs your help Mommy.

[MI Yorkielover]

I read your frustration in your post. If you love little Coby and want to keep him there are things you can do. I belive Coby is only eight months old or so and too young to give up on. Most yorkie puppies go through a stage of rebellion. He just needs to be trained, have lots of exercise, chew toys and be loved. It takes time and patience. Have you read any training books or gone to the YT Training forum on this site? The are very specific answers to your training issues on the training forum. If you are committed to Coby you need to help him by showing him acceptable behavior before it's too late. There is still time to help Coby be the little guy you want him to be and many members here to help you. He is such a cute little guy by the way.

[HarleyHOO]

He's still just a baby and needs more time. This is a crucial age for laying down the laws...just be consistent. And it may help to just take him aside for a few minutes a day in a quiet room, just you and him, and simply love on him. Despite what his behaviour displays, he really DOES want to please you. He simply doesn't know how yet. Puppies can be trying at first, but SO worth it in the end. Good luck and best wishes!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by jeanm1963

If you dont want to keep him we have a wonderful placement service here please contact Yorkies Inc. Placement Service, the Behavior your talking about , he is still a puppy, dogs do not deliberatly pee/poop on the floor, they are not spiteful... I would not allow him to bite your daughter or growl at her.. but tearing things up is pretty terrier like, some people on here say thier dogs cant have a toy for more then a few minutes or it is destroyed. They love to dig and tear up toys... beds too, Make sure you are giving him lots and lots of excersise, have your daughter walk him when she gets home from school..so they can bond. I dont think he is a " bad" behaved dog , just a puppy trying to figure out who is Boss/alpha... Yorkies do want all your attention, they love to be with you , on your lap in your bed etc.... If you really feel like you cant keep him please contact yorkiesinc. They find a loving home and if you feel he needs other dogs, they can find a home like that too!

yorkies, inc is wonderful if you should decide to give him up to rescue

[yorkieusa]

From what I read in your message, it sounds like you have already given up on him. If that is the case, then I think you should surrender him. It would be better for him to be in a home where he is loved than resented.

I also would ask if he is being taken for lots of walks and given the proper exercise. He is young and his exercise needs are great.

Whatever you do, good luck. Yorkies do require tons of patience and plenty of time to properly train them. Many people make the mistake of believing that because they are so small that they don't require exercise. They are terriers and while to me that is what makes them so much fun it is also what makes them more difficult to train unless you have the experience to do it as well as the patience.

[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

From what I read in your message, it sounds like you have already given up on him. If that is the case, then I think you should surrender him. It would be better for him to be in a home where he is loved than resented.

I also would ask if he is being taken for lots of walks and given the proper exercise. He is young and his exercise needs are great.

Whatever you do, good luck. Yorkies do require tons of patience and plenty of time to properly train them. Many people make the mistake of believing that because they are so small that they don't require exercise. They are terriers and while to me that is what makes them so much fun it is also what makes them more difficult to train unless you have the experience to do it as well as the patience.

Very good post and I will add if you care about him in the smallest amount the best thing you can do is turn him over to rescue to find the perfect home for him. There is no shame in doing this, only shame if you keep the dog because people make you feel guilty. These are terriers and can be a handful and they are not always the best dogs to have around children. His biting could escalade and really hurt your daughter so please do what is right for him and let the rescue work on finding him the perfect home. They is still time that he can be turned around with a great deal of time and dedication by people who understand how to do this.

[Zeus08]

I would look into local trainers. Coby is still young and trainable. I did read that at that age they go through an adolescent stage. Kind of like rebellious teens. Don't throw in the towel just yet as you may regret it.