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10-23-2011, 04:35 PM | #1 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Will she get calmer? Hey guys! I have a quick question. As you know we got our Yorkie, Katie Scarlett, almost a week ago. She is almost 15 weeks. We LOVE her to pieces and love every second of the day with her. I know she is still a puppy but this pup's energy leval is nothing like I've ever seen. It's like she is hopped up on something every waking hour. Never sits still, always wanting to run, jump, etc. Now, I am not complaining in any way. I know this is puppyhood and she is just doing what is natural. It does not bother us in the least. We play with her and keep her mind active as much as we can. We try to introduce her to new things every day. We play when she wants and we let her rest when she wants to lay down and be. She usually snuggles up next to one of us and we love on her a bit while she sleeps. I know Yorkies are an active breed and that is fine. We knew this when we researched before even considering choosing a Yorkie for our home. We are active people and knew she would be a good fit for us. But my question is...will she be like this as she grows older? I mean, we want her to stay active and happy, but will she start to mind a bit better and slow down a tad? The past couple of days she has just seemed to go into overdrive and will not mind at all. She has ample chew toys and we keep them swapped out, but she still insists on nipping on our socks, toes, fingers, pants, etc. We try that quick 'eh, eh' loud noise and fold our arms/look away and this does nothing. She just keeps on doing it. I am just wondering what I am doing wrong? How do I get her to mind/obey? Does this get better? I want her to be happy, but well-behaved at the same time. I hope this won't come off the wrong way. I really do love our baby and want her to be happy, but I want her to listen too. Everyone keeps telling me to start making her behave and to discourage unwanted behavior, but how do I do this? I can't seem to ger her to listen while she is soooo hyped up. Does anyone understand what I'm trying to say? I'm not discouraged or anything like that, I just want to do good. But I can't seem to grasp how I can make her listen when I can't catch her attention for longer than a second. Any advice/help would be appreciated!
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10-23-2011, 04:41 PM | #2 |
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| Sorry, I can't offer any advice. I'm sure others will offer up some, but I believe some are just much more active. Zhoie came home very laid back and still is.
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10-23-2011, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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| Ziva, our first yorkie, was/is a handful. We knew that going in, we had meant to adopt her sister- a larger laid back pup- but when my son and I saw Ziva in action with her siblings.... well there was no going back, we had to have her- the runt and the alpha dog of the litter! She is 2 1/2 now and there has never been a dull moment, I must be very strict with her and she minds wonderfully but it has been a long road. Abby on the other hand- was chosen (from 4 sisters) for her easy going, sweet, laid back personality- certainly not her looks! |
10-23-2011, 05:04 PM | #4 |
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| It depends...Emma is still super ACTIVE and she's only a little over 2 years old. I took her on a 6 mile walk once and thought it'd burned her out...boy was I wrong! She still wanted to play when we got home! Carmel, on the other hand, is a lap dog. He likes to go out, but also just stays pretty calm in your lap. I am still hoping Emma's energy will die down a little...lol
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10-23-2011, 05:13 PM | #5 |
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| Start obedience and trick training immediately. Take a class, read books, watch videos on YouTube. Institute a daily routine Do things at about the same time each day and she will fall into the rhythm, which will help with good behavior. Have meals, frequent and short play periods, training periods, bedtime, and all else at about the same time. Max was an energetic puppy. He wasn't hyper, but he needed lots of activity and attention. The first dramatic change came around 1 year of age. He is approaching 3 now and I see more changes. Although he still needs lots of exercise and attention, he is not like taking care of a toddler anymore. Teddy too. Yes, they mature and become less of a handful, but don't expect time and age to magically produce good behavior. They have to be taught.
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10-23-2011, 05:35 PM | #6 | |
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Levi has not calmed down much as he has aged, but he has definitely matured. Even over the past year, I can see him continuing to "grow up." But at almost 4 years old, he is still very, very energetic and active. Totally just a little wild child in personality. Levi does best when we are on a very consistent schedule. We try hard to keep his potty breaks and eating schedule the same every single day...which means that even on weekends, I am up at 5:30 AM for the early morning potty break and breakfast. If his schedule is disrupted (like if he spends a few days away from me with his granny and papa), he acts like a completely different dog when he comes home. Super hyper and high-strung and just flat-out wild. So we really like our schedule, ha. He's never been the kind of pup to just lay down and take a nap. If I am up, awake, and moving around, so is he. He gets tons of exercise, goes on lots of trips, has another pup in the house to play with...and he still never seems tired. He can go for long walks or a trip to the dog park, and still come home and want to run around and play tug-of-war. He is just naturally very, VERY high-energy. So I guess all this to say that yes, he has matured, but he hasn't really calmed down much. He still runs and plays like a puppy, and he can be very stubborn, but he has learned a lot and he does listen to me pretty well. I adore this little pup, and fell in love with him because he is so playful and so fun. I hope that many years from now, he still runs up to me with his favorite toy in his mouth and his eyes saying, "chase me mama!"
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10-23-2011, 07:20 PM | #7 |
Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida
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| It is very normal to get tired and feel a little stressed at week two. Everything we thought we wanted a dog for seems kind of unrealistic and hard to imagine. Will she ever play ball nicely, sit still long enough to be brushed, snuggle by me to watch TV ? Right now No. Your puppy has had zero training and has no self control at all. In fact I think they just go on pure instinct, until they are 16 weeks old. From day one we need to start teaching them the boundaries and rules. Mouthing is the way they explore the world and it is not really nipping yet. It is ok to teach her no teeth on people ever. When she nips your hands, feet, toes we automatically pull back which is the exact same thing puppies do when they play with each other a tug and nip game. Try to remember to give her the same cue word ' ENOUGH' every time. Push into the nip. Mother dogs correct with a quick pounce. You can redirect and give them a toy and say Good TOY when they bite that. I do not suggest correction with a spray bottle of water until a puppy is about 24 weeks old. The high pitched OUCHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE and instant with-drawal works better with younger puppies 6 to 16 weeks. Some puppies must be given a calm down, time out, in a covered crate 3 to 5 minuets. Some puppies get so over stimulated they they zoom around like a car with a stuck gas peddle. I have found it effective to limit their freedom by tethering them to myself. Use a normal leash hooked to their harness. Umbilical tethering is wonderful for bonding, potty training and nipping. They can not nip and jump away. Even very busy puppies can learn self control as they mature. I think you might enjoy the book by Sarah Hodgson Dog Perfect also another good book is by Robyn Achey and Bill Gorton 1000 Best Dog Training Secrets. Hope this helps.
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10-23-2011, 07:45 PM | #8 |
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| Katie Scarlett sounds just like my Daisy. She was a little ball of fire when she was a puppy. I don't think she slowed down a bit until she was 3 or 4 yrs old. We actually got her a companion when she was 6 months old to run and play with her because she was such a handful to keep up with. I would highly recommend obedience training ASAP. Daisy loves treats and she took really well to obedience training. Now if I tell her we are going to have training she will start sitting, shaking hands, doing high fives and down, even before I tell her too. lol She is 8 yrs old now and she is still a little pistol mentally (she's soooo clever) but a much calmer one. She has slowed down a lot and she will now follow me out to the car without even having a leash on. Hubby and I never thought that would ever happen. With her energy she was the most work of any pup I have had before and she has also been the most rewarding girl because of the work and love we have poured into her and also received from her. I wouldn't trade anything about her for the world. I smile when I think back to those wild puppy days. Hang in there. She will be grown up before you know it. Good luck and give little Katie Scarlett a hug from Daisy.
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10-23-2011, 08:15 PM | #9 |
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| She will probably calm down some when she gets older. Some training methods work for some and some don't sometimes you have to try a couple different ones before you find the right one. When Callie was going through her nipping stage telling her no did not work so we got a squirt bottle and when she would nip we would say no and squirt her.
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10-23-2011, 08:22 PM | #10 |
Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State!
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| Schedule, schedule, schedule. Like the other ladies said, it starts with training and making sure you have a schedule that she sticks to. Getting into that routine will adjust her energy levels. Example: During the day, either my husband or I work. Sometimes my husband is home, sometimes not. So usually, during the day, Gizmo is sleeping. But at night, when we get home. He's a spit fire. We have him on a set schedule though. Feeding, walkies, play times, etc. Good luck with little miss Katie! Keep us updated!
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10-23-2011, 08:48 PM | #11 |
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| I love the advice everyone else has given you. She most likely will calm down but for right now it is important you keep her mind stimulated and keep her on a schedule. I would suggest taking her for several walks a day and to start training her basic commands. It sounds like she is a normal puppy and will calm down as she ages. Good luck!
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10-23-2011, 09:00 PM | #12 |
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| She will get lots calmer as she gets older.
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10-23-2011, 11:50 PM | #13 | |
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Once you are able to get her out, doing all these lovely things and joining in, things will calm down - a little!! But nothing will happen overnight. May I suggest that you instigate the time out sessions occasionally? You make her go into her crate for certain times of the day, even if she doesn't really want to. Let her know who's really in charge?!!?? As wonderful as puppyhood is, it's a tiring, sometimes frustrating time. It can be quite gobsmacking at first, especially if it's been years since you've had a 'new one'. Good luck to the 3 of you!! Sally + Harry x | |
10-24-2011, 06:28 AM | #14 | |
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From wake-up time, to pee time, to food time, to sleep time - you could set your watch by him. I fell asleep the other afternoon - and at 5 p.m. on the dot, Harry woke me by licking my face - and that is precisely the time we leave to go and pick my husband up from work! I was gobsmacked (and also thought I must be very boring!!) Sally + Harry x | |
10-24-2011, 07:11 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: KY USA
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| My Yorkie is 4 and she is SOOOOO CALM. I couldn't believe it. Calmer than my Maltese. She was a show dog, maybe that is the reason. |
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