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02-19-2010, 10:14 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fresno, CA
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| Why does Holly torture me My bed is very high and she cant jump up so I have to put her on the bed but she will cry and whine and I put my hands down to lift her up and she backs away. So I pull my hands back closer to me so she will come closer and I can grab her, no way. She looks at my hands (her current favorite chew toy) as if she doesnt know what they are. She also doesnt come to me when I call her and she is outside. She has to be "rounded up". She doesnt get to go outside anymore now. Is she stubborn or dare I say, just stupid? I got so irritated with her backing up and running away that I put her outside the bedroom and shut the door. I have never hurt her in any way so there is no reason to be scared of me. She is my little sweetie and I adore her. Am I doomed to attend pet obedience classes? Im not real social and I dont think I can do that.
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02-19-2010, 10:40 PM | #2 |
Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress
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| I'm not sure why they do that but my Shelby rae is 9 and she still does the backing up and running..and she is the most pampered little girl she's never been abused and I've had her since she was about 8 wks old ...i thought maybe it was insecurity because they took her from her mom too early...but I;m sure some of the more knowledgable members will shed some insight just wanted you to know that you are not alone...also I think she is just stubborn definitely not stupid there is no such thing as a stupid yorkie.
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02-19-2010, 10:55 PM | #3 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fresno, CA
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| lol I know she isnt stupid but it just confounds me that she does that. Then as Im bent over, hands down sweet talking her she is looking over her shoulder, eyes huge and looking so scared. My son does like to roar at her and then chase her down the hall, ahem, he is 13 and full of testosterone and knows this makes me angry but does it anyway. But why me? She sleeps next to me when Im on the computer, follows me where ever I go, sleeps on me when she can. She is never dropped or even put down on the floor roughly, even by my son. I have had her since she was 4 weeks old. Not my choice, she was given to me after the first person who was supposed to have her didnt want her. I know the breeder lied. Holly was no way 8 weeks old. Anyway, yeah I do go on. Sorry. Quote:
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02-19-2010, 11:06 PM | #4 |
Shelby Rae's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress
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| I know what you mean it is very frustrating...I wish I knew how to get shelby rae to stop doing it...she does the same thing follows me everywhere, sleeps with me and everything...oh well she's still the love of my life!
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02-19-2010, 11:09 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fresno, CA
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| I talk to her. I REASON with her. lol Ive always talked to my pets though. I could not love this little dog more.
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02-19-2010, 11:49 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada
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| It seems like alot of Yorkies play the *you can't catch me!* game, so I wouldn't take it personally. I have two yorkies. Missy totally ducks away when I try to pick her up and never comes when called, but Dora comes to me every, single time I say her name and is always eager to be picked up. If anyone should not listen it's Dora, because she's still a puppy! I've raised them exactly the same, both are treated like gold. All I can guess is that it's a part of their personality.
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02-19-2010, 11:58 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona
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| You Can't Catch Me! Bella does this, too! My husband has been working on the command, "I'm going to pick you up". He says it now and she turns sideways and lets him pick her up almost EVERY time. She is not as consistent with me. I know our little girl DOES not like to be picked up head on at any time. She'll back up and run away. It seems to be a trait of many Yorkies. Bella is 15 months old, now so it isn't just because she's a puppy. I just stay patient and don't take it personally as I know she loves me. I know how you feel. I don't understand it either. Hang in there! |
02-20-2010, 12:46 AM | #8 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England
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| My first yorkie Katie did this. With Suzi my second I took things oh so slowly and quietly. (Complete slow motion and no talking.) If she moved away which she rarely did or does I ignored her for a bit. I think it can get a habit though. I gradually got Katie better by doing this. Give it a try. Initially, I think when they are puppies, hands must seem so big to them and they get scared. Especially as they don't understand our language for a while. Hugs Shirl x x P.S Stop your son from doing what he's doing immediately. He could make your little dog fear aggressive. Last edited by Yorkiegran3; 02-20-2010 at 12:50 AM. |
02-20-2010, 01:04 AM | #9 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan
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| my Tiggy will be 8 years old next month. When he wants to be held, he will stand up and bark to get my attention. When I reach down to pick him up, he automatically turns around and will growl. I'm wondering if they just feel more secure being picked up that way and not frontwards? btw, I got Tiggy from an abusive family when he was 3 years old, thank God! The mother worked all the time, the dad for some reason hated him & abused him terribly. he never learned to play with toys & still wont to this day, he was locked in his crate & only let out once a day to potty, had been kicked down stairs, etc, was terrified of men/boys but fell in love with my hubby pretty fast and the ONLY thing he had been taught was to growl. most times its really cute but can be annoying sometimes lol
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02-20-2010, 01:09 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois
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| Abby does the same thing. It just makes me crazy. Neither one of my other yorkies ever did that. Abby is 18 months old. I thought it would get better but....... She has a mind of her own.
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02-20-2010, 01:33 AM | #11 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | 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!" |
02-20-2010, 05:57 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa
Posts: 178
| Sadie does this also. It drives me crazy. I usually turn my back and ignore her. This may happen a few times before I can actually pick her up. I heard somewhere that they don't like on comming hands. Try picking her up form the side or from behind. |
02-20-2010, 06:00 AM | #13 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Armada, Michigan
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| Reesie does the very same and she's treated like she's the Princess of the house. She was older than 4 weeks when she came to us so I don't think age is a factor. Your son should be given a talking-to. If you look at Reesie's pics on our profile you'll see a black and white of my old Ginger. She passed from bladder cancer in 1998 and just loved the heck out of me. But my son had a bad habit of chasing her around and blowing trumpet at her with an empty paper towel roller. One day she just walked away after he did that and I looked all over for her. Finally, I looked way down the street and there was poor Ginger, just walking down the sidewalk running away from home. I ran so fast to get her and she just stood there looking at me with those big brown eyes asking "Why does he do this? It scares me'. My son never did THAT again. |
02-20-2010, 07:55 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Midlands
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| Hi yep..Dustie does just the same...comes over to me..I go to pick up..he backs off or runs away....even worse if I want to take something from his mouth..I have to try to get him a room where I can corner him..and then do a "Trade" for a small treat... But they are naughty sometimes aren't they..and Dustie doesn't like being picked up or carried really...He fights to get out of my arms...little terror..!!! With my other Yorkies I had 2 that used to always come in an instant when called..but 2 that never did...so they are all different.. I think you have to find a word to associate with coming to you...and then give a treat and be consistant and see how it goes..!! Chrisannx
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02-20-2010, 08:40 AM | #15 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| How about stairs for your bed? They like to be independent and certainly are stubborn!
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