My Yorkie keeps hitting me - YorkieTalk.com Forums

pauldo · 03-18-2006, 06:23 PM

Ever since I got my female yorkie, Kira, she has had a habit of holding a toy in her mouth, shaking her head and hitting the toy on my leg in an attempt to get me to throw the toy for her. It was entertaining at first - but she is now 1 1/2 years and still does this, (sometimes for 1/2 hour). Lately when I'm lying by the firesplace relaxing and reading, she starts wacking the toy in my face. I know I need to ignore her, but when I do this she will place the toy beside me and hide around the corner in a strike pose waiting for me to throw it -- this pose will last up to 10 minutes until I feel sorry for her and finally throw it. Several months ago I got a second yorkie (a male) who has no interest in this game and just watches her -- I thought this toy shaking/hitting habit was a yorkie thing? Will she outgrow it as she gets older???

megan_kat22 · 03-18-2006, 06:25 PM

I'm not sure, I think it is just her way of playing.

bugaboosmom · 03-18-2006, 06:29 PM

And he still plays games like that. When I'm on YT I have to reach down and throw is ball or he'll start whining, so I throw it.

Jaspermom · 03-18-2006, 06:31 PM

Pauldo, your little girl is a playful little cutie! Sure, there are times when we don't feel like playing, but if you are in one of those moods, you should probably stay off her turf, meaning the floor. If you are down there, she probably thinks it's playtime.

There are loads of folks out there who would be really jealous of your yorkie's ability to have fun with toys! We often see folks who comment that their pup will not play with toys and that makes them sad.

When you don't want her to play, you need to say "No" firmly, and walk away. But I do hope you make some time to play with her daily. She loves you and wants you to have some fun too.

JeanieK · 03-18-2006, 06:31 PM

Sounds like she is bored and looking for something entertaining to do. LOL
I probably wouldn't think it was funny either if it were my dog. But I guess she could be doing worse things.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

chachi · 03-18-2006, 06:31 PM

Chachi gets his ball and runs over to you and puts hei paws on your leg untill you throw the ball. I think she is playing and will continue to do it.

miezzi · 03-18-2006, 06:32 PM

Same with Luigi and Brasco! They push their toys closer and closer to me, and if I ignore them, they push harder!!! Cracks me up!!! But while I am on YT, I just throw their toys for about an hour or so, and finally they wear out, and zonk out!!!! You just a have very playful little one!!! LOL!!!!! Have fun!

suninthesummer · 03-18-2006, 06:38 PM

Sounds exactly like Ella!!
She loves stuffed toys or the squeaky balls from the iqube.
It is fine when I am watching t.v or something but if I am lying on the floor trying to read the paper it is a bit annoying and I end up giving up and playing with her. Sometimes she will get tired and lay down too.
The worst thing is she has a sock with a tiny tennis ball knotted in to the end and she whacked me in the head with it!! Ouch!!

pauldo · 03-18-2006, 07:16 PM

Well, it sounds like that's just Kira's personality - which is O.k. - most of the time it is funny (good point Jaspermom - I should stay off the floor when I'm reading. Suninthesummer - I can relate to the "ouch"). On a positive note Kira has found some games that my new male yorkie will play with her -- they run around and around the house playing tag and also wrestle on the floor with their mouths open and snarling and pretending to bite each other -- I've discovered yorkies are great entertainment. Thanks for your replies - I enjoyed reading them!

Jaspermom · 03-18-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldo

Well, it sounds like that's just Kira's personality - which is O.k. - most of the time it is funny (good point Jaspermom - I should stay off the floor when I'm reading. Suninthesummer - I can relate to the "ouch"). On a positive note Kira has found some games that my new male yorkie will play with her -- they run around and around the house playing tag and also wrestle on the floor with their mouths open and snarling and pretending to bite each other -- I've discovered yorkies are great entertainment. Thanks for your replies - I enjoyed reading them!

I forgot to say, WELCOME TO YT!

dskeeter1983 · 03-18-2006, 08:55 PM

im sorry but really not this story here made me smile she sounds spunky and that is what i love about dogs there playful attitudes.

ladyroxy2006 · 03-18-2006, 09:52 PM

I couldn't stop laughing when I read your post because my yorkie she is only 2 months gets a head start and then runs and jumps into the bed or couch till u pay attention to her and she does it over and over and it is the funniest thing I have ever seen. It's their personality they are playful and want u to know it. Maybe if you really don't want to play try just walking out of the room or take the toy and don't throw it, but I know when u see that cute little face you just have to throw it. I can't believe these dogs are so playful I have always thought litttle dogs to be serious and mean. They actually the best thing u can have around especially when u need some cheering up.

03-18-2006, 06:23 PM	#1
pauldo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 117	My Yorkie keeps hitting me Ever since I got my female yorkie, Kira, she has had a habit of holding a toy in her mouth, shaking her head and hitting the toy on my leg in an attempt to get me to throw the toy for her. It was entertaining at first - but she is now 1 1/2 years and still does this, (sometimes for 1/2 hour). Lately when I'm lying by the firesplace relaxing and reading, she starts wacking the toy in my face. I know I need to ignore her, but when I do this she will place the toy beside me and hide around the corner in a strike pose waiting for me to throw it -- this pose will last up to 10 minutes until I feel sorry for her and finally throw it. Several months ago I got a second yorkie (a male) who has no interest in this game and just watches her -- I thought this toy shaking/hitting habit was a yorkie thing? Will she outgrow it as she gets older???

03-18-2006, 06:25 PM	#2
megan_kat22 I love my boys! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 1,913	I'm not sure, I think it is just her way of playing. __________________ -Megan, Tucker & Tripp "My little dogs- heartbeats at my feet" www.dropshots.com/megan_kat22

03-18-2006, 06:29 PM	#3
bugaboosmom Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california Posts: 1,573	BUGABOO IS ALMOST 3yrs... And he still plays games like that. When I'm on YT I have to reach down and throw is ball or he'll start whining, so I throw it. __________________ TARMAR'S YORKIES

03-18-2006, 06:31 PM	#4
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	What's cute sometimes can be annoying at others! Pauldo, your little girl is a playful little cutie! Sure, there are times when we don't feel like playing, but if you are in one of those moods, you should probably stay off her turf, meaning the floor. If you are down there, she probably thinks it's playtime. There are loads of folks out there who would be really jealous of your yorkie's ability to have fun with toys! We often see folks who comment that their pup will not play with toys and that makes them sad. When you don't want her to play, you need to say "No" firmly, and walk away. But I do hope you make some time to play with her daily. She loves you and wants you to have some fun too. __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

03-18-2006, 06:31 PM	#6
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Chachi gets his ball and runs over to you and puts hei paws on your leg untill you throw the ball. I think she is playing and will continue to do it. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-18-2006, 06:31 PM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Sounds like she is bored and looking for something entertaining to do. LOL I probably wouldn't think it was funny either if it were my dog. But I guess she could be doing worse things. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

03-18-2006, 06:32 PM	#7
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	Same with Luigi and Brasco! They push their toys closer and closer to me, and if I ignore them, they push harder!!! Cracks me up!!! But while I am on YT, I just throw their toys for about an hour or so, and finally they wear out, and zonk out!!!! You just a have very playful little one!!! LOL!!!!! Have fun! __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi

03-18-2006, 06:38 PM	#8
suninthesummer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 149	Sounds exactly like Ella!! She loves stuffed toys or the squeaky balls from the iqube. It is fine when I am watching t.v or something but if I am lying on the floor trying to read the paper it is a bit annoying and I end up giving up and playing with her. Sometimes she will get tired and lay down too. The worst thing is she has a sock with a tiny tennis ball knotted in to the end and she whacked me in the head with it!! Ouch!!

03-18-2006, 07:16 PM	#9
pauldo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 117	Well, it sounds like that's just Kira's personality - which is O.k. - most of the time it is funny (good point Jaspermom - I should stay off the floor when I'm reading. Suninthesummer - I can relate to the "ouch"). On a positive note Kira has found some games that my new male yorkie will play with her -- they run around and around the house playing tag and also wrestle on the floor with their mouths open and snarling and pretending to bite each other -- I've discovered yorkies are great entertainment. Thanks for your replies - I enjoyed reading them!

03-18-2006, 08:55 PM	#11
dskeeter1983 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 380	awww im sorry but really not this story here made me smile she sounds spunky and that is what i love about dogs there playful attitudes. __________________ Live , Love , Learn Callie And Tia

03-18-2006, 09:52 PM	#12
ladyroxy2006 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 25	This doggy has personality!! I couldn't stop laughing when I read your post because my yorkie she is only 2 months gets a head start and then runs and jumps into the bed or couch till u pay attention to her and she does it over and over and it is the funniest thing I have ever seen. It's their personality they are playful and want u to know it. Maybe if you really don't want to play try just walking out of the room or take the toy and don't throw it, but I know when u see that cute little face you just have to throw it. I can't believe these dogs are so playful I have always thought litttle dogs to be serious and mean. They actually the best thing u can have around especially when u need some cheering up.