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yavenay · 02-20-2010, 09:51 AM

Yea Brandi does it too but when SHE WANTS ME TO PICK HER UP then it's a different story. When I want to pick her up, she gives me a look like I am about to take her to the torture chamber.

I think Brandi is beginning to take after my cat. If anyone on here has ever own a cat you know what I mean. Everything is on their time. You are only allow to pet them when they are ready. Brandi's not that bad yet but when it comes to picking her up it's definitely only when she wants.

vbayne · 02-20-2010, 07:59 PM

mine does the exact same thing! Must be a yorkie thing...

lrichardsonrnc · 02-20-2010, 10:10 PM

Sadly, I think your going to have to "suck it up" and go to the dreaded obedience classes. That's where I am......every mind numbing Saturday. But it's working. We put a 20 foot lead on the little boogers and then call them to us with a treat. They can either walk to us or ski to us but COME, they do. Kills me to admit it but it's working. I never thought my Priscilla was stupid but then again....I didn't think I was either. I was only half right. I was doing everything wrong and shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell a soul, I TEACH behavior modification (for humans). I've only been a Yorkie pushover for a couple of months but without these classes, I was ready for the Rubber Ramada. Now I have a plan. I don't envision myself laid out on the carpet with tiny paw prints all over me. I can control the way I act and not just be reactive to her adorableness. I was starting to feel like silly putty. Out of control dogs are like out of control children.....only their parents love them.

AbbysMom08 · 02-20-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

It's very threatening in doggy language to loom over and show your hands going over their head. That being said, I know how you feel, as Thor is a big fan of the "pick me up, but don't use your scary hands" game.

I even taught him the word "Pick Up", thinking he would jump into my arms if a dangerous situation came up outside. He has learned "Pick Up", it just means something a little different than I intended. Namely, "Mommy is going to move you from where you are perfectly comfortable, and do something awful like clip your nails. Avoid her at all costs!"

ellaYORKIE · 02-20-2010, 10:34 PM

Ella is 1 year 4 months old and she still backs away from peoples hands. It's just her thing. She's also never been hurt in any way. As for not listening when you call Ella did that too when she was a pup now she's the best little girl when she goes outside, it's like potty do a few laps and then we go inside. Pet obedience class would be something i wouldn't attempt myself, but if she doesn't grow out of these issues you are having w/ her i'd say that would be the way to go.

Darlene68 · 02-21-2010, 09:09 AM

Bailey does the same thing, drives me nuts! When he REALLY wants to be picked up though, he will stay completely still until I lift him up.

Zeus08 · 02-21-2010, 09:22 AM

Good to know that I am not alone in this. Zeus does it too. Trying to leave the house is no joy either he runs and hides from us. Even if he gets to come along it is a battle to catch him. There are the occassions when he comes to me and wants me to pick him up but not usually. We got him a day before he turned 9 weeks old. I always think he was separated too early from his Mama and siblings.

Jennxling · 02-21-2010, 04:02 PM

both of mine do this too!!

RachelandSadie · 02-21-2010, 05:50 PM

Sadie plays chase...very well might I add. She doesn't like us to pick her up either and backs and runs off. sometimes you can tell it's more of a game of chase than dislike of being picked up. if i have clothes she'll run away fast, if she's got something she shouldn't have she makes a huge game out of us chasing her trying to get it back. i've learned to laugh her off and just bribe her with a treat if i really need to get to her fast and get sick of playing games.

Aviendah · 02-21-2010, 05:57 PM

I'm so glad I'm not alone in this!! Bella whines to get in bed with me and when I reach down to pick her up she dives under the bed skirt!! Then I ignore her and she starts whining again and jumping at the side of the bed. I've often thought about the steps idea. Perhaps I'll give it a try.

vbayne · 02-21-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

Sadie plays chase...very well might I add. She doesn't like us to pick her up either and backs and runs off. sometimes you can tell it's more of a game of chase than dislike of being picked up. if i have clothes she'll run away fast, if she's got something she shouldn't have she makes a huge game out of us chasing her trying to get it back. i've learned to laugh her off and just bribe her with a treat if i really need to get to her fast and get sick of playing games.

wow, did I just write this post? Gabby does the exact same thing!!!

ArabellasMom · 02-22-2010, 06:00 AM

Arabella does this same thing. It use to annoy me to no end, especially in the middle of the night. I don't know where it came from or how it started but we have a saying that seems to work. When she does turn to the side for us to pick her up it looks like she is trying to parallel park a car. So, the saying "Back up the bus" came about. It is so funny because she will come to the side of the bed do her little whine, I put my hand down she backs up and the I say "Back up the bus", turns around and walks backwards until she is next to my hand. The only thing missing is the beeping alarm a school bus has. Does anyone else have a weird saying for their furbaby?

Freemerryjane · 02-22-2010, 06:55 AM

Wow it looks like its a trait almost. She does it mostly when she will beg to get on the bed but I will reach down with both hands and sweetly say come on sweetie blah blah blah she stays just out of reach. The part where she looks at me as if we have never met is still amazing even though my cats do that to me all the time. When she does that from now on I will put her out of the bedroom. Not in anger but because she is smart and will put 2 and 2 together. Holly continues to amaze me. I love my dogs but she is just a different story and I love her so much.

Freemerryjane · 02-22-2010, 06:58 AM

lol Im teaching Holly pseudo italian by saying "cat alone a" meaning leave the cat alone. I think shes starting to understand! Your story is hysterical though. lol

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Originally Posted by ArabellasMom

Arabella does this same thing. It use to annoy me to no end, especially in the middle of the night. I don't know where it came from or how it started but we have a saying that seems to work. When she does turn to the side for us to pick her up it looks like she is trying to parallel park a car. So, the saying "Back up the bus" came about. It is so funny because she will come to the side of the bed do her little whine, I put my hand down she backs up and the I say "Back up the bus", turns around and walks backwards until she is next to my hand. The only thing missing is the beeping alarm a school bus has. Does anyone else have a weird saying for their furbaby?

nanny4679 · 02-22-2010, 08:00 AM

Fancy does this also..All I do is tell her to sit & she lets me pick her up. Works every time..

02-20-2010, 07:59 PM	#17
vbayne YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga Posts: 304 Blog Entries: 1	mine does the exact same thing! Must be a yorkie thing... __________________ Vicki Gabby & Tyler BJ I miss you 1993-2009

02-20-2010, 10:34 PM	#20
ellaYORKIE YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 438	Ella is 1 year 4 months old and she still backs away from peoples hands. It's just her thing. She's also never been hurt in any way. As for not listening when you call Ella did that too when she was a pup now she's the best little girl when she goes outside, it's like potty do a few laps and then we go inside. Pet obedience class would be something i wouldn't attempt myself, but if she doesn't grow out of these issues you are having w/ her i'd say that would be the way to go. __________________ Dolly&Zach Proud parents of baby Ella

02-21-2010, 09:09 AM	#21
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Bailey does the same thing, drives me nuts! When he REALLY wants to be picked up though, he will stay completely still until I lift him up. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

02-21-2010, 05:57 PM	#25
Aviendah Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 108	I'm so glad I'm not alone in this!! Bella whines to get in bed with me and when I reach down to pick her up she dives under the bed skirt!! Then I ignore her and she starts whining again and jumping at the side of the bed. I've often thought about the steps idea. Perhaps I'll give it a try. __________________ ~RachelBella~

02-22-2010, 06:00 AM	#27
ArabellasMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Normal, IL, USA Posts: 78	Back Up The Bus Arabella does this same thing. It use to annoy me to no end, especially in the middle of the night. I don't know where it came from or how it started but we have a saying that seems to work. When she does turn to the side for us to pick her up it looks like she is trying to parallel park a car. So, the saying "Back up the bus" came about. It is so funny because she will come to the side of the bed do her little whine, I put my hand down she backs up and the I say "Back up the bus", turns around and walks backwards until she is next to my hand. The only thing missing is the beeping alarm a school bus has. Does anyone else have a weird saying for their furbaby? __________________ Arabella her Mommee!

02-20-2010, 09:51 AM	#16
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	Yea Brandi does it too but when SHE WANTS ME TO PICK HER UP then it's a different story. When I want to pick her up, she gives me a look like I am about to take her to the torture chamber. I think Brandi is beginning to take after my cat. If anyone on here has ever own a cat you know what I mean. Everything is on their time. You are only allow to pet them when they are ready. Brandi's not that bad yet but when it comes to picking her up it's definitely only when she wants.

02-20-2010, 10:10 PM	#18
lrichardsonrnc Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: austin, texas USA Posts: 303 Blog Entries: 1	Sadly, I think your going to have to "suck it up" and go to the dreaded obedience classes. That's where I am......every mind numbing Saturday. But it's working. We put a 20 foot lead on the little boogers and then call them to us with a treat. They can either walk to us or ski to us but COME, they do. Kills me to admit it but it's working. I never thought my Priscilla was stupid but then again....I didn't think I was either. I was only half right. I was doing everything wrong and shhhhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell a soul, I TEACH behavior modification (for humans). I've only been a Yorkie pushover for a couple of months but without these classes, I was ready for the Rubber Ramada. Now I have a plan. I don't envision myself laid out on the carpet with tiny paw prints all over me. I can control the way I act and not just be reactive to her adorableness. I was starting to feel like silly putty. Out of control dogs are like out of control children.....only their parents love them.

02-21-2010, 09:22 AM	#22
Zeus08 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona Posts: 992	Good to know that I am not alone in this. Zeus does it too. Trying to leave the house is no joy either he runs and hides from us. Even if he gets to come along it is a battle to catch him. There are the occassions when he comes to me and wants me to pick him up but not usually. We got him a day before he turned 9 weeks old. I always think he was separated too early from his Mama and siblings.

02-21-2010, 04:02 PM	#23
Jennxling YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ~CA~ Posts: 1,637	both of mine do this too!!

02-21-2010, 05:50 PM	#24
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	Sadie plays chase...very well might I add. She doesn't like us to pick her up either and backs and runs off. sometimes you can tell it's more of a game of chase than dislike of being picked up. if i have clothes she'll run away fast, if she's got something she shouldn't have she makes a huge game out of us chasing her trying to get it back. i've learned to laugh her off and just bribe her with a treat if i really need to get to her fast and get sick of playing games.

02-22-2010, 06:55 AM	#28
Freemerryjane Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 54	Wow it looks like its a trait almost. She does it mostly when she will beg to get on the bed but I will reach down with both hands and sweetly say come on sweetie blah blah blah she stays just out of reach. The part where she looks at me as if we have never met is still amazing even though my cats do that to me all the time. When she does that from now on I will put her out of the bedroom. Not in anger but because she is smart and will put 2 and 2 together. Holly continues to amaze me. I love my dogs but she is just a different story and I love her so much. __________________ http://katnipsoxx.deviantart.com/

02-22-2010, 08:00 AM	#30
nanny4679 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lascassas,Tn Posts: 28	Fancy does this also..All I do is tell her to sit & she lets me pick her up. Works every time..