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shelbysmom · 12-30-2005, 01:25 PM

It's such a Yorkie thing! I love it! That running in the air, wiggling all over, trying to get some tongue anywhere near the new arrival. cracks me up.

Not sure how you can handle it with people that don't like it. My oldest son (living at home) complained when we first got Shelby. I told him he would have to get used to it. Now he comes home from work and lays on the floor and just lets her have her way with him

Once she is "done" she will stop, then he can wash up and have some peace.

People that don't like it don't visit here that often and when they do Shelby sort of ignores them. Their loss.

vcabbyw · 12-30-2005, 02:45 PM

Lol, I have a feeling that this forum is probably the only Yorkie forum where others, like me, have ended a relationship with a man because he didnt like my Yorkie

Glad to know Im not alone!

FirstYorkie · 12-30-2005, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vcabbyw

I know you love your Yorkie giving you kissies, but it sounds to me if you want him to stop kissing other people then you need to be consistant every way around. You can't expect him to know its okay to give you kissies but not everyone else, thats confusing. So you either need to shut down on ALL the kisses or tell people to get used to it

I would vote for the latter.

Yes, I agree. You can't allow him to jump up to kiss you and then expect him to know NOT to do that to strangers. It's not fair to punish him (including with water spray or a loud noise) for something that you not only allow at other times, but encourage.

A couple of options. As previously said, teach him that kissing is not okay. That is most easily accomplished by NEVER petting him or loving on him UNLESS he has all of his feet on the floor (or is sitting whichever you choose).
OR
Another choice. Teach him to kiss on command. Only allow kissing when you give the command.
OR
Babygate him away from your visitors.
OR
Put him on a leash when you have visitors so that you can keep him from jumping up.
OR
warn your visitors before they come in OR don't allow them in.

Let us know what you decide!

Harley'sMom · 12-30-2005, 08:05 PM

I think your right about not expecting him to want to kiss others when I let him kiss me but it just isn't kissing, when they come in he jumps up and down constantly on them. And there is no way I will stop kissing him, I myself love his kisses, not everybody has that same feeling though. But tonight I had company and he did his usual thing jumping up and down and then when they sat down he jump in thier laps wanting to kiss or just wanting them to pet him. So I told them before they came in what to expect and then I would give him a stern NO NO and he did finally stop somewhat. I think that in time he will learn. We don't get much company and he just eats it up anytime someone pays attention to him. I will just have to work on it I guess. I want to thank everyone for thier comments because it has helped me. And I see that he isn't the only one that does it so maybe it is just a yorkie thingy hehe. Thanks again.

reneernc · 12-30-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Harley'sMom

Ok, my Harley is such a good boy in everyway, he was potty trained very early and has such a sweet desposition. But....... when ever someone comes over he gets so excited, he wants to jump up on them and lick lick lick, and he does this almost the whole time they are here. It is usually just me and him and I let him lick me all the time (love those yorkie kisses) but you can tell that other people don't want that and I don't blame them. I tell him NO NO and sometimes get the paper, which I never hit, but it does scare him, just the sound but that doesn't work either. I even tried the water bottle thingy and he doesn't settle down long enough for me to spray him. I love him to death, he is so good in every other way but when company comes it is like a carnaval. Any suggestions would be great. I don't want people to hate to come over because they are thinking of him jumping on them all the time. PLEASE HELP. I love him so much and I want others to love him too. Thanks!

I can't believe someone wouldn't want your pup's kisses! How sad! LOL, know what you mean though...not sure of any answers but good luck.

Rfwrosie · 12-30-2005, 11:08 PM

I wouldn't complain about your dog jumping up and licking and kissing people when they come to your house. I thinks its great that he is like that. I wish my Bayley was a little more friendly like your Harley. My dog is like the guard dog from hell. I will say that he does lick and kiss my all over, and that is all that matters. The best kisses in the world.

Harley'sMom · 12-31-2005, 05:50 AM

OK, I found the perfect soloution, I agree I should be happy that he kisses instead of bites, I just wish he would settle down after a bit but HEY if that is the way he is then so be it, I love it and if anybody else doesn't, then read this sign....... Going to put it up at the front door. What do you think?

Prissy012899 · 12-31-2005, 06:04 AM

I remember seeing a sign that said.. "my Yorkie can't control his licker"
That's the one you need. lol

Harley'sMom · 12-31-2005, 06:05 AM

Oh I wish I could find one like that, that would be perfect hehe.

Prissy012899 · 12-31-2005, 06:28 AM

closest one I could find here

http://www.rainingcatsanddogs.com/ca...at_4164366.htm

FirstYorkie · 12-31-2005, 06:37 AM

So I told them before they came in what to expect...
You're thinking he understands English?

...but it just isn't kissing, when they come in he jumps up and down constantly on them.
Well, how about putting him on a leash so that he can't do that if your company finds it annoying? Distract him with a bone to chew on.

The signs are cute!

Harley'sMom · 12-31-2005, 06:46 AM

I told the people before they came in what to expect LOL. Not Harley.

skingstone · 12-31-2005, 07:07 AM

I don't have any advice yet, but i just want to point out...some people have stated annoyance at people that don't like to be licked! Keep in mind...some people are allergic to saliva! I am! I am soooo paranoid and crossing my fingers that I don't have an allergic reaction to snickers when i get him home. We have spent a lot of time at the breeders house, but you never know. I am still afraid of letting him lick me!

chachi · 12-31-2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by skingstone

I don't have any advice yet, but i just want to point out...some people have stated annoyance at people that don't like to be licked! Keep in mind...some people are allergic to saliva! I am! I am soooo paranoid and crossing my fingers that I don't have an allergic reaction to snickers when i get him home. We have spent a lot of time at the breeders house, but you never know. I am still afraid of letting him lick me!

Oh you are in trouble cause all yorkies like to lick you in the face.

FirstYorkie · 12-31-2005, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by skingstone

I am soooo paranoid and crossing my fingers that I don't have an allergic reaction to snickers when i get him home. We have spent a lot of time at the breeders house, but you never know. I am still afraid of letting him lick me!

Girlfriend, you had better let him lick you all over while still at the breeder's house so that you will KNOW whether or not you can handle it. You don't want to get a new puppy if you're going to be allergic!

12-30-2005, 02:45 PM	#17
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	Lol, I have a feeling that this forum is probably the only Yorkie forum where others, like me, have ended a relationship with a man because he didnt like my Yorkie Glad to know Im not alone! __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

12-30-2005, 08:05 PM	#19
Harley'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 103	I think your right about not expecting him to want to kiss others when I let him kiss me but it just isn't kissing, when they come in he jumps up and down constantly on them. And there is no way I will stop kissing him, I myself love his kisses, not everybody has that same feeling though. But tonight I had company and he did his usual thing jumping up and down and then when they sat down he jump in thier laps wanting to kiss or just wanting them to pet him. So I told them before they came in what to expect and then I would give him a stern NO NO and he did finally stop somewhat. I think that in time he will learn. We don't get much company and he just eats it up anytime someone pays attention to him. I will just have to work on it I guess. I want to thank everyone for thier comments because it has helped me. And I see that he isn't the only one that does it so maybe it is just a yorkie thingy hehe. Thanks again. __________________ Harley's Mom

12-30-2005, 11:08 PM	#21
Rfwrosie Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 14	What can I do about this??? Please help with suggestions I wouldn't complain about your dog jumping up and licking and kissing people when they come to your house. I thinks its great that he is like that. I wish my Bayley was a little more friendly like your Harley. My dog is like the guard dog from hell. I will say that he does lick and kiss my all over, and that is all that matters. The best kisses in the world.

12-31-2005, 05:50 AM	#22
Harley'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 103	OK, I found the perfect soloution, I agree I should be happy that he kisses instead of bites, I just wish he would settle down after a bit but HEY if that is the way he is then so be it, I love it and if anybody else doesn't, then read this sign....... Going to put it up at the front door. What do you think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Harley's Mom

12-31-2005, 06:05 AM	#24
Harley'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 103	Oh I wish I could find one like that, that would be perfect hehe. __________________ Harley's Mom

12-30-2005, 01:25 PM	#16
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	It's such a Yorkie thing! I love it! That running in the air, wiggling all over, trying to get some tongue anywhere near the new arrival. cracks me up. Not sure how you can handle it with people that don't like it. My oldest son (living at home) complained when we first got Shelby. I told him he would have to get used to it. Now he comes home from work and lays on the floor and just lets her have her way with him Once she is "done" she will stop, then he can wash up and have some peace. People that don't like it don't visit here that often and when they do Shelby sort of ignores them. Their loss.

12-31-2005, 06:04 AM	#23
Prissy012899 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 251	I remember seeing a sign that said.. "my Yorkie can't control his licker" That's the one you need. lol

12-31-2005, 06:28 AM	#25
Prissy012899 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northeast Georgia Posts: 251	closest one I could find here http://www.rainingcatsanddogs.com/ca...at_4164366.htm

12-31-2005, 06:37 AM	#26
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	So I told them before they came in what to expect... You're thinking he understands English? ...but it just isn't kissing, when they come in he jumps up and down constantly on them. Well, how about putting him on a leash so that he can't do that if your company finds it annoying? Distract him with a bone to chew on. The signs are cute! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

12-31-2005, 06:46 AM	#27
Harley'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 103	I told the people before they came in what to expect LOL. Not Harley. __________________ Harley's Mom

12-31-2005, 07:07 AM	#28
skingstone Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 210	I don't have any advice yet, but i just want to point out...some people have stated annoyance at people that don't like to be licked! Keep in mind...some people are allergic to saliva! I am! I am soooo paranoid and crossing my fingers that I don't have an allergic reaction to snickers when i get him home. We have spent a lot of time at the breeders house, but you never know. I am still afraid of letting him lick me!