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yorkietalkjilly · 03-10-2011, 06:36 AM

Agree with Brister. I think training automatically increases the bond between human and dog. They get used to looking at and responding to you. Lots of play and celebration after each session. Tibbe would rather "train" than anything in the world, I think.

Nicox · 03-10-2011, 05:02 PM

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try everything suggested here. I started training with her today and I'm going to try to have a sweeter attitude in general.

JeanieK · 03-10-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicox

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try everything suggested here. I started training with her today and I'm going to try to have a sweeter attitude in general.

That is a good idea. But also just give it time. At 6 months mine still back away when I go to pick them up. but when I sit on the floor they are all over me. I think it just takes time. But getting down to her level will make you appear more her size.

Rhetts_mama · 03-10-2011, 05:27 PM

Scarlett is more independent than Rhett. But I have noticed a change in her the past few weeks. Dh has taken to calling her "velcro doggy" because she suddenly wants to be on top of one of us all the time. I think they go through their own moods and developmental stages. Just keep trying to engage her; be the most interesting thing in the room.

CouversMom · 03-10-2011, 05:39 PM

I think the girls are naturally more independent. Couver cannot be away from me for a second while I'm home and Khloe cares more about her brother than me.

I agree with Brit... I think training her might help build that bond

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-10-2011, 11:54 PM

My Maggie is getting much better at letting me pick her up and hold her. She likes to be held on her terms. She is going to be 3 soon and has definitely bonded with me but is still a little aloof when it comes to snuggling.

03-10-2011, 05:27 PM	#19
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Scarlett is more independent than Rhett. But I have noticed a change in her the past few weeks. Dh has taken to calling her "velcro doggy" because she suddenly wants to be on top of one of us all the time. I think they go through their own moods and developmental stages. Just keep trying to engage her; be the most interesting thing in the room. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny. Last edited by Rhetts_mama; 03-10-2011 at 05:28 PM.

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CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I think the girls are naturally more independent. Couver cannot be away from me for a second while I'm home and Khloe cares more about her brother than me. I agree with Brit... I think training her might help build that bond __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

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Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	My Maggie is getting much better at letting me pick her up and hold her. She likes to be held on her terms. She is going to be 3 soon and has definitely bonded with me but is still a little aloof when it comes to snuggling. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

03-10-2011, 06:36 AM	#16
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Agree with Brister. I think training automatically increases the bond between human and dog. They get used to looking at and responding to you. Lots of play and celebration after each session. Tibbe would rather "train" than anything in the world, I think.

03-10-2011, 05:02 PM	#17
Nicox YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4	Thanks everyone. I'm going to try everything suggested here. I started training with her today and I'm going to try to have a sweeter attitude in general.