Jealous or just to smart for his own good?

[gracielove]

Terriers are very different than other dogs personality wise. You can't train them like you would other types of dogs. They have that inborn aggressive and bossy personality. If you fight against it you are fighting something that is not just a personality quirk it is actually genetically placed there. Most terriers, including the Yorkie, were bred to kill rodents. They have that very tenacious, bossy attitude for a reason. I have trained many dogs but met my match when Gracie came along. I had to learn a whole different way of doing things because of her. It's what makes them special. Some people can't deal with it but if you can they are really tons of fun. Just throw out your traditional ideas of training.

[GuinnessStout]

Originally Posted by MyDearSam

I'm sending this thread to DH. He still swears that Sam won't wind up in our bed eventually.

Riiiiiiigggghhhht...

Ahhh yea I remember fondly deposit day and getting the lecture.. THIS PUPPY WILL NEVER SLEEP IN OUR BED HE WILL HAVE HIS OWN BED!!!

Hmm it's funny but I could swear every night when I go to get in bed I see daddy and Guinness all cuddled together hmmm

[Ldyrev1]

Originally Posted by gracielove

Terriers are very different than other dogs personality wise. You can't train them like you would other types of dogs. They have that inborn aggressive and bossy personality. If you fight against it you are fighting something that is not just a personality quirk it is actually genetically placed there. Most terriers, including the Yorkie, were bred to kill rodents. They have that very tenacious, bossy attitude for a reason. I have trained many dogs but met my match when Gracie came along. I had to learn a whole different way of doing things because of her. It's what makes them special. Some people can't deal with it but if you can they are really tons of fun. Just throw out your traditional ideas of training.

I think I needed to hear this. I knew Terriers were very different from other dogs so your statement really helps. I keep telling myself to keep it all fun. Make it all fun and things will go much easier. Thanks!!