Poppy is NOT the little angel she seems to be... - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Roccosmommy · 08-12-2010, 04:59 AM

Oh, but she IS an angel - she's just disguised in devil's clothing right now

. But serioulsy, I too went through this with Rocco (see link http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ve-biting.html). The very strict routine of crating him immediately and consistenly worked wonders. Also, after he went to doggy daycare a couple of times he was markedly improved. He doesn't go there on a regular basis, I boarded him for a few days and also used it to help with his doggy socialization. Best of luck to you with your little angel in disguise (she's just gorgeous!).

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by John Stelting

Wrong Poppy

Yes you did get the wrong Poppy, apology accepted.

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

WHY do you constantly go around making comments like this? Almost everything you post is a snide remark. It's really upsetting. In case you aren't aware of it, this woman was lied to about how old Poppy was. We all can only do our best in life, and having other people be so outwardly unkind to one another is just not necessary. YOU being right about anything has nothing to do with someone else's asking for help and I see that you offered NONE.

Racheal, you have been through it with this little girl! You are doing your best, and Poppy is thriving, obviously, as she's full of pee and vinegar

I really have no idea how to stop her from biting, other than what's already been suggested. I just wanted to wish you luck and hope that you find what works very soon! Those little puppy teeth hurt

!

I wonder if there might be a YT member close to you that would be interested in puppysitting for Poppy? Or perhaps you could maybe find another Yorkie owner through your vet? If I had to leave my babies with a "stranger", I'd be very comfortable with someone that owns Yorkies too. You can pay a home visit before "hiring" them and tell right off if they care for their dogs properly and whatnot

I dont know of any other people in my area who have yorkies, only the breeder and there is NO CHANCE she is going back there!

Thanks for the tip I will ask my vet if he can recommend anyone!

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by deonk1

If yelping doesn't work, keep an army of hard chew toys or a frozen cloth near you when she's around, as soon as she bites you, in the deepest and loudes voice you can muster say "OUCH" and upon release of biting shove a toy (gently of course) in her mouth and when she bites down on that throw a praise party. That way she sees the contrast of bad thing to bite, good thing to bite... try it, it may help.

It worked for Harley's general biting. now if he accidentally bites, we licks us to appologize. (well except when I brush or blow dry him... but that's another post, he turns into a demon biter at that point)

Thank you, I will just persist with the OUCH and the NO! and replace my finger/toe/face/nose/hair/tummy/butt with a toy LOL!

LunasMomma · 08-12-2010, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachael x

I dont know of any other people in my area who have yorkies, only the breeder and there is NO CHANCE she is going back there!

Thanks for the tip I will ask my vet if he can recommend anyone!

You're welcome

Oh, and if the vet doesn't know of any Yorkie owners, there's always other toy breed owners. As long as they understand the special needs of toy breeds and their health/safety, I think that she'd do very well!

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Roccosmommy

Oh, but she IS an angel - she's just disguised in devil's clothing right now

. But serioulsy, I too went through this with Rocco (see link http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ve-biting.html). The very strict routine of crating him immediately and consistenly worked wonders. Also, after he went to doggy daycare a couple of times he was markedly improved. He doesn't go there on a regular basis, I boarded him for a few days and also used it to help with his doggy socialization. Best of luck to you with your little angel in disguise (she's just gorgeous!).

Thank you.. I will just have to persist with the putting her back in her pen or crate everytime she bites.
I hate it though it makes me feel like she dosnt like me because she wants to bite my face off LOL.

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

You're welcome

Oh, and if the vet doesn't know of any Yorkie owners, there's always other toy breed owners. As long as they understand the special needs of toy breeds and their health/safety, I think that she'd do very well!

Thanks

Rhetts_mama · 08-12-2010, 05:57 AM

I concur with yelping and crating if it persists- they don't have to go in the crate long, a minute or two will suffice just so they know that a bite means playtime ends. Now, sometimes when you go to take them out, they will bite again just because they are frustrated- put them back in the crate right away. They are such social animals that they will catch on quickly.

ls1smith · 08-12-2010, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

I concur with yelping and crating if it persists- they don't have to go in the crate long, a minute or two will suffice just so they know that a bite means playtime ends. Now, sometimes when you go to take them out, they will bite again just because they are frustrated- put them back in the crate right away. They are such social animals that they will catch on quickly.

I had the same problem with my Yorkie. I yelped and said no. She would get it for awhile and then in the middle of the excitement of playing she would do it again. Although consistancy improved it somewhat, quite honestly she eventually "grew" out of it.

deonk1 · 08-12-2010, 06:11 AM

Definitely. Dexter & Newton love Harley, the best is that thier parents let Dexter and Newton sleep in thier bed. Harley is a little jumping bean energizer bunny X10 and they think that Harley will sleep in thier bed... HA! I told them to take pictures and document if he even lays down. Harley has his own room, we can't let him sleep in cause he doesn't sleep, he jumps on us and tears around with toys the whole time!

I'm excited to hear how they make out with that one.

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

I concur with yelping and crating if it persists- they don't have to go in the crate long, a minute or two will suffice just so they know that a bite means playtime ends. Now, sometimes when you go to take them out, they will bite again just because they are frustrated- put them back in the crate right away. They are such social animals that they will catch on quickly.

Thanks for the advice

I will just have to persist with it... I wish I could cork those blasted puppy teeth though, they sure are sharp!

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ls1smith

I had the same problem with my Yorkie. I yelped and said no. She would get it for awhile and then in the middle of the excitement of playing she would do it again. Although consistancy improved it somewhat, quite honestly she eventually "grew" out of it.

Thank you

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by deonk1

definitely. Dexter & newton love harley, the best is that thier parents let dexter and newton sleep in thier bed. Harley is a little jumping bean energizer bunny x10 and they think that harley will sleep in thier bed... Ha! I told them to take pictures and document if he even lays down. Harley has his own room, we can't let him sleep in cause he doesn't sleep, he jumps on us and tears around with toys the whole time!

I'm excited to hear how they make out with that one.

lol

SoSoNYC1 · 08-12-2010, 06:25 AM

So funny. Welcome to the demon dog. Austin is the cutest boy and when his teeth are showing I know he's ready to bite. He bites me constantly and only is 3 months old. I tell him no, put him on his bed and or ignore him and nothing. I did the water spray thing and he actually loves it. Doesn't work..lol

Im going to try to bitter apple spray next.
Wish me luck.

Rachael x · 08-12-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SoSoNYC1

So funny. Welcome to the demon dog. Austin is the cutest boy and when his teeth are showing I know he's ready to bite. He bites me constantly and only is 3 months old. I tell him no, put him on his bed and or ignore him and nothing. I did the water spray thing and he actually loves it. Doesn't work..lol

Im going to try to bitter apple spray next.
Wish me luck.

I tried the water spray too... didnt work, she LOVED it.
In the end she was so naughty I had to dry her about 10 times a day LOL.
I was thinking about the bitter apple spray but seen as its me she has a taste for I dont fancy covering my full body in it.

08-12-2010, 04:59 AM	#16
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Oh, but she IS an angel - she's just disguised in devil's clothing right now . But serioulsy, I too went through this with Rocco (see link http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...ve-biting.html). The very strict routine of crating him immediately and consistenly worked wonders. Also, after he went to doggy daycare a couple of times he was markedly improved. He doesn't go there on a regular basis, I boarded him for a few days and also used it to help with his doggy socialization. Best of luck to you with your little angel in disguise (she's just gorgeous!). __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

08-12-2010, 05:57 AM	#23
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I concur with yelping and crating if it persists- they don't have to go in the crate long, a minute or two will suffice just so they know that a bite means playtime ends. Now, sometimes when you go to take them out, they will bite again just because they are frustrated- put them back in the crate right away. They are such social animals that they will catch on quickly. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

08-12-2010, 06:11 AM	#25
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Definitely. Dexter & Newton love Harley, the best is that thier parents let Dexter and Newton sleep in thier bed. Harley is a little jumping bean energizer bunny X10 and they think that Harley will sleep in thier bed... HA! I told them to take pictures and document if he even lays down. Harley has his own room, we can't let him sleep in cause he doesn't sleep, he jumps on us and tears around with toys the whole time! I'm excited to hear how they make out with that one. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!

08-12-2010, 06:25 AM	#29
SoSoNYC1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 548	So funny. Welcome to the demon dog. Austin is the cutest boy and when his teeth are showing I know he's ready to bite. He bites me constantly and only is 3 months old. I tell him no, put him on his bed and or ignore him and nothing. I did the water spray thing and he actually loves it. Doesn't work..lol Im going to try to bitter apple spray next. Wish me luck.