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sugarsugar · 01-17-2013, 08:36 PM

Hello. This is my first post although I've been lurking around the forums since I got my 2 month old Yorkie a few weeks back.

Chronos is also like that. Just the other night he went to my dad's office and took a bag of coins. LOL!

He also does snatches my slippers when I'm on my laptop and leaves everything on the rag he has all his toys in.

Marhcarter · 01-18-2013, 07:44 AM

Victoria Stillwell said don't fight the dog for the item, "trade" for it. Huey learne0d that lesson well. Whenever he wants a treat, he will snatch something so he can trade. Little stinker! As I was typing this, I had to stop and get a rubberband away from him. He will take my slippers off my feet while I am getting ready for work. Oops, speaking of work, I gotta go to bed. Nighty night, all!

chattiesmom · 01-18-2013, 07:53 AM

I think Snatch-N-Run is a favorite game of all pups the world over. Lollie has grown out of that phase, but Tess the Boxer pup is a pro.

yorkietalkjilly · 01-18-2013, 08:29 AM

Well if you say "leave it", etc., those trained to do so will drop it but who wants to unless they snatch something dangerous to them? But I imagine we don't leave things like that really lying around so that's not part of the game. But like OP described, he "cloches" those ears back, pinned tight to his head and his eyes are walled and just zooms with his new prize 'cause he knows I'll chase him even if I'm half-dead. That's pretty much one of the things I can't resist is watching him enjoy the snatch and run and chase game. Boy, I hope no one gets me on video some of those times!

yavenay · 01-18-2013, 09:30 AM

The only thing Brandi wants to play snatch and run with is cat poop. I've chased all over the house trying to catch her and when I do, I have to use my bare hands to ply loose the kitty treat in her mouth

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Fortunately i put a stop to that game rather quickly.

gracielove · 01-18-2013, 01:49 PM

Gracie was quite a thief as a puppy. I had to puppy proof the place and keep checking everything to make sure she could not get into things. Closet doors had to be kept shut, trash baskets that she could knock over had to be picked up, had to make sure things were kept off of end tables. She still loves to have a game of chase now and then. She only uses her toys now though. She will come up to someone with a toy in her mouth and bark as though to try and dare them to take it from her. It's a great sport for her. She is fast and it is quite a mission to take anything away from her.

ConnieO · 01-18-2013, 06:34 PM

These stories are so funny! Thank you for sharing them.

joeyyy2010 · 01-18-2013, 08:58 PM

I lay my work clothes on the bed before my shower in the morning, and Joey always sits with me in the bathroom. When I get back to my room hes is all stretched out over my clothes. Thats about the only thing he does with my stuff. Other things is he plays with the blankets when we scratch the bed underneath.

Doodlebug · 01-18-2013, 09:21 PM

Daisy would always snatch socks when she was a puppy. She wouldn't even let you put them on before she would be pulling them off your feet and run. Outside she was a terror for grabbing gardening gloves and car washing sponges. We were at our wits end until we got Teddy Bear when she was 6 months old. He would chase her and grab the item from her and set it down and guard it until we would get it from him. It was so cute. What a smart little boy he was. Sure made life a lot easier for us.

Ldyrev1 · 01-19-2013, 01:40 PM

"Guinness had a thong one day and was running just as daddy was coming in the front door so next thing I know I am stuck chasing him down the sidewalk with my thong panties screaming for him to stop grrrr"

Oh no, don't make me wet my pants! LOL

Jacksmom052709 · 01-19-2013, 01:49 PM

Jack never was one to snatch and run, thankfully.

Izzy on the other hand, well, she is the expert snatch and run artist! She is just so quick and like the others have posted, she thinks its a game. I use "drop" with Jack and he will drop whatever he has. We are still training Izzy and it is a work in progress...she is still the winner. But she is just so cute, its hard to say no to that little face.

adamms · 01-19-2013, 01:49 PM

i wish my girl did that, i had a ferret in high school and it would do that as a game and seemed to love it.

01-18-2013, 07:44 AM	#17
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	Victoria Stillwell said don't fight the dog for the item, "trade" for it. Huey learne0d that lesson well. Whenever he wants a treat, he will snatch something so he can trade. Little stinker! As I was typing this, I had to stop and get a rubberband away from him. He will take my slippers off my feet while I am getting ready for work. Oops, speaking of work, I gotta go to bed. Nighty night, all! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

01-18-2013, 07:53 AM	#18
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I think Snatch-N-Run is a favorite game of all pups the world over. Lollie has grown out of that phase, but Tess the Boxer pup is a pro. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-18-2013, 08:29 AM	#19
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Well if you say "leave it", etc., those trained to do so will drop it but who wants to unless they snatch something dangerous to them? But I imagine we don't leave things like that really lying around so that's not part of the game. But like OP described, he "cloches" those ears back, pinned tight to his head and his eyes are walled and just zooms with his new prize 'cause he knows I'll chase him even if I'm half-dead. That's pretty much one of the things I can't resist is watching him enjoy the snatch and run and chase game. Boy, I hope no one gets me on video some of those times! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

01-18-2013, 09:30 AM	#20
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	The only thing Brandi wants to play snatch and run with is cat poop. I've chased all over the house trying to catch her and when I do, I have to use my bare hands to ply loose the kitty treat in her mouth. Fortunately i put a stop to that game rather quickly.

01-18-2013, 08:58 PM	#23
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	I lay my work clothes on the bed before my shower in the morning, and Joey always sits with me in the bathroom. When I get back to my room hes is all stretched out over my clothes. Thats about the only thing he does with my stuff. Other things is he plays with the blankets when we scratch the bed underneath. __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

01-17-2013, 08:36 PM	#16
sugarsugar YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 7	Hello. This is my first post although I've been lurking around the forums since I got my 2 month old Yorkie a few weeks back. Chronos is also like that. Just the other night he went to my dad's office and took a bag of coins. LOL! He also does snatches my slippers when I'm on my laptop and leaves everything on the rag he has all his toys in.

01-18-2013, 01:49 PM	#21
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Gracie was quite a thief as a puppy. I had to puppy proof the place and keep checking everything to make sure she could not get into things. Closet doors had to be kept shut, trash baskets that she could knock over had to be picked up, had to make sure things were kept off of end tables. She still loves to have a game of chase now and then. She only uses her toys now though. She will come up to someone with a toy in her mouth and bark as though to try and dare them to take it from her. It's a great sport for her. She is fast and it is quite a mission to take anything away from her.

01-18-2013, 06:34 PM	#22
ConnieO Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 84	These stories are so funny! Thank you for sharing them.

01-18-2013, 09:21 PM	#24
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	Daisy would always snatch socks when she was a puppy. She wouldn't even let you put them on before she would be pulling them off your feet and run. Outside she was a terror for grabbing gardening gloves and car washing sponges. We were at our wits end until we got Teddy Bear when she was 6 months old. He would chase her and grab the item from her and set it down and guard it until we would get it from him. It was so cute. What a smart little boy he was. Sure made life a lot easier for us. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE Last edited by Doodlebug; 01-18-2013 at 09:23 PM.

01-19-2013, 01:40 PM	#25
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	"Guinness had a thong one day and was running just as daddy was coming in the front door so next thing I know I am stuck chasing him down the sidewalk with my thong panties screaming for him to stop grrrr" Oh no, don't make me wet my pants! LOL Last edited by Ldyrev1; 01-19-2013 at 01:41 PM.

01-19-2013, 01:49 PM	#26
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	Jack never was one to snatch and run, thankfully. Izzy on the other hand, well, she is the expert snatch and run artist! She is just so quick and like the others have posted, she thinks its a game. I use "drop" with Jack and he will drop whatever he has. We are still training Izzy and it is a work in progress...she is still the winner. But she is just so cute, its hard to say no to that little face. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

01-19-2013, 01:49 PM	#27
adamms Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: christiansburg Posts: 46	i wish my girl did that, i had a ferret in high school and it would do that as a game and seemed to love it.