Omg, that is so funny, and so cute and so adorable. Yorkies RULE!!! lol

Also, I have to be very quiet right now. Why? Charlie is STILL in the bedroom, under the covers sleeping so I don't want to piss him off by waking him up - talk about a life! :)[/QUOTE]

LMAO!!!!!! Way too funny!

Hmmmmmm, what shows are you letting him watch? Maybe you should have him watching the animal planet programs. . . . Or listening to soft music.

We went through the don't wake him up days. It's hard on us being mid 60s and having a new puppy. Wish I could have gotten some of his energy those first few months.

Buddybear loves people and other dogs. I would love to get another one but dh says one is enough. Don't know if I could go through being retrained again.

Attachment 408530Dang buddybear - never thought of putting on Animal Planet. :) We are in our "very very high 60s" so understand you completely. :) Charlie is our last newbie to this family. OMG - couldn't imagine another with what Charlie is putting us through... :)

Attachment 408532Well - since many are enjoying Charlie's antics - here is another. Every time I try to pick Charlie up to go out for a ride, walk, etc. - I say lets go "BYE BYE" at the door and he comes over to me. The moment I try to pick him up he gets just out of my reach and sits like he is ready to be picked up. UNFORTUNATELY, the moment this old fart bends over to pick him up he starts running around daring me to catch him! It is getting old so the wife and I just go into the garage and close the door. Charlie starts barking, I open the door and he lets me pick him up. That is getting old so yesterday (the first time) I did my "BYE BYE" - he came over and sat - I reached for him - he starts with his "catch me if you can" - but yesterday we surprised him. We left! Yes, the wife and I put on our big boy pants and left him home with him barking behind the door.

Now, normally we close off and leave him in the recreation room (his pee pad, water, supply of toys, etc. are in that room) and can monitor him with a NestCam on my cellphone. Every time I pulled up the room - no Charlie! Apparently, he avoided the room. :)

The entire time we are wondering what that turkey is doing - peeing all over the house? Tearing apart the furniture? Knocking over his water bowl? An hour later we returned, he greeted us at the door screaming and running around and seemed to forgive us. :) I made my room-by-room check - a few of his 10,000 stuffed animals repositioned (wife seems to buy him another animal everyday!) - all seems well.

Today, we have to take another run - will go into my "BYE BYE" mode and see what happens.

The 'walk-away' is an amazing tactic! Personally, as necessary, I've employed the backward walk-away when asking Piper to come. She's totally shocked that anyone, ever, would actually choose to move from her...In addition, as I move out of her sight, her curiosity wins out over her stubbornness (believe me that's saying something). I, too, am north of 60 and am certain that yorkies are the answer to staving off old age--physically, for sure and mentally...well, one must stay sharp just to keep up with these lil' guys. As for staying one step ahead---I'm resigned to that being an unattainable goal; the silly dream of uninitiated, brand new owner of an adult yorkie. Nowadays, I think I'm all that 'cuz I'm keeping up with Piper! By the way, watching Animal Planet is fun, but I'm thinking you all starring in an Animal Planet series Life With Charlie or something--now that'd be good tv! HAPPY, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours!

Attachment 408537Well, ole Charlie hasn't learned about "BYE BYE" yet. He went into his "catch me if you can" mode - so, we left again. When we got home we saw him sitting on the front window sill (we have steps going up to it) watching the world go by... Dang - that turkey is born into retirement! :) Jkpal - I wish he wasn't the answer to staving off old age! :)

Attachment 408541This is what it is all about - Charlie and the wife taking a nap together - PERFECT!
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Attachment 408557It is scary watching him recharge his batteries! Personally, I was close to screaming at him! :)

Fun thread! Good antics. Happy New Year! :)

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There IS a tool that will work -- a bark stop collar. I normally DO NOT recommend them but it might be the only way for you to get a 20 - hour drive worth of peace. One of my trainers had to go with the collar. Said he put it on for a week every time they stepped out the door. Batteries were in place. After that first week, he removed the batteries and put the collar on the dog. Dog never did any noise after that week.

LEAVE the batteries IN for your 20-hour drive. You don't want him to figure it out mid-drive -- NO batteries means I CAN SCREAM AGAIN!! :2omg:

Attachment 408575We considered that approach - just uncomfortable using it right now - but appreciate the suggestion. Right now Charlie goes nuts if we are pulling into a parking lot - entering or exiting a highway (ramps), etc. He eventually stops for a while and lies down (probably exhausted!) for a brief spell. When he gets barking - he seems to be zoned out so not sure if he even hears us saying "quiet." So, today we are going to run up to the pet store and see if we can find a "Ultrasonic" thingy or a "Dog Whistle" to help us get his attention so he can hear us say "QUIET!" and "MAYBE" give him a treat when (if) he stops. The reason I say "maybe" is because right now - we trained him to use potty pads (giving him a treat when he does) and we are dealing with him walking on the pad - tight circle - not peeing or pooping BUT running up to us (little feet rubbing routine) and wanting a treat! We even watched him stick his head over the pad - turn around, run up to us and go into his routine for a treat! I am kind of afraid he will stop barking, get a treat, wait a few minutes and start barking again, stop when we say "quite" and expect a treat. Heck, he might start barking in the house so we can say "quite" and give him a treat - OMG - just talked myself out of giving him a treat if he stops barking - NO STOP BARKING TREAT!

Will let ya know how this goes.

Thanks Jkpal - the wife always say's Good Boy when he stops barking but he just starts up again. One time he stopped and she tried to give him a treat - he just ignored it and started barking again - it is like he zones out. But, we will keep trying.

I found a thread about using a "dog whistle" to help. I bought one - blew that puppy and he stopped - looked around and started up again. Tried the whistle - no further affect. Charlie ONE Whistle ZERO. :)

I will look up Wylie's Mom - thanks for the suggestion.

Check out Cesar Milan's "dog whisper" sight and ask this question! Probably you have reinforced this behavior by comforting him when he was adgitated and now he thinks it is ok. What I have learned from Cesar is to reward good behavior and stay calm when my pups are displaying anxious behavior, if you grab him and try to pet or love him during the inappropriate behavior you are re-enforcing your puppy to think it is ok!
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Wow, you make me thrilled Mario is not much of a barker, and we put a quick halt to it when he started barking. Him being a service dog, barking, whining, or growling are not allowed in public, so wow am I glad he was never was much of a barker and easy to stop when he did start.

Other than providing some good laughs, you also make those of with quieter dogs appreciate them more. That is good, right? Almost a consolation? Well, I tried.........

Yorkie "Terriers" the operative word is a stubborn breed as most terriers, repetition and calm reactions take time and enormous amount of patience because the breed is super smart! Sable is defiantly challenging so I ignore her attitude some times I growl like the pack which works wonders remember we are the pack leaders not the dog so things like not letting them fun ahead on a walk, making them wait to be after you when exiting the door and staying constant with the rules makes a huge respect difference! Never think of your Yorkie in human terms they are dogs and relate to the world with a pack mentality, the leader "you" sets the standard of appropriate behavior, if the dog controls the human then they do becomes more insecure and elevates the unwanted behavior.
Regarding the car situation: you decide what you want, looking out the window is your choice and if you want the dog to sit in the carrier on the floor it makes no difference as long as the dog understands that it is what is expected! Reward with praise and not always with treats!
Good luck pack leader! You can do it!😀🐶❤️

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments. We are going to just ignore his barking for now - make like we can't hear him. He stops the moment I get out of the car - who knows - so, the wife decided it is time for me to leave! :)

OMG - just that quick - I forgot! I did a search of the Forum and found a number of her suggestions but collar never came up. I just sent her a PM - will let ya know how it goes.

Thanks!

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Hooked up and just ordered the "magic cure!" Will let ya know how Charlie reacts. May the lord be with me...

Here's fingers CROSSed :car: :biewer:

Attachment 408623I also believe in Santa Clause...will tell you about our little trip down to Florida later - OMG it never never ends! :)

When do you all start your journey south? And how long does it usually take? I'm talking in terms of hours/days---not Charlie-screaming time! Well, no matter, really; I have feeling that you're going to have a surprisingly delightful trip.

We take two days. Left Friday - drove from 6AM to 7:30PM and got a room in GA (3 miles from Florida). We always stay at the same motel. It took another 3 hours or so to hit our condo. So, about 17 hours or so. We stop every few hours to stretch, get some coffee, etc. - always at a Cracker Barrel! :)

I love your Charlie stories! I woke my husband up last night by laughing in bed reading this post. :D We're bringing home our little girl on Wednesday! Thank you for sharing. Now I won't be so shocked if our little one has a similar personality to Charlie. I must be crazy because I kind of hope she does. Haha! It sounds like endless entertainment. :aimeeyork