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04-21-2006, 01:17 PM | #16 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Irving, TX
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| Why isn't he crated? I think you are asking for it by giving him free run of the house.
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04-21-2006, 01:22 PM | #17 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Calgary
Posts: 30
| My best advice to to wear them out before leaving. I take mine on a long walk, like 45min everyday and he's done for the rest of the day, lounges and plays a little but definetly not as hyper as on the days i can't make the time for that walk. Where do they sleep ar night? Mine sleeps in a crate with a blanket over it, and when i'm gone he gets the same procedure, a few toys a treat and i tell him it's nap time. Put the crate over so he can't hear you and mine settles right down. That's even what i do if i (heaven forbide) need a few minuted alone without my furry friend. It takes a while the first few times and might break your heart but in the long run hopefully they wouln't break your bank replacing everything!!! good luck! |
04-21-2006, 01:24 PM | #18 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: knoxville
Posts: 181
| i have never had thi problem with BoBo maybe i havent had him long enough...but with my boston terrier i had b4 bobo she never chewed anything...but with both of them i leave out LOTS and LOTS of toys I am talking probaly 30 or so soft chew toys i get them at walmart for a dollar and plus some stuff my girls past down to them lol...i think if they have lots of toys and bones to chew they wont chew on anything else because they have so much other stuff of thiers they can chew on...and if that dont work i guess crateing him will be the only way to stop him....i know this is hard for you because you love your little guy so much but yet it makes you mad at the same time and if you are like me i feel guilty when i get mad at BoBo but yet i know it has to be done so it is a double edge sword.....btw i would love to have that book you got i saw it the first time the other night so when i go to the mall i think i will pick it up if you read it b4 then let me know if it is any good ok *hugs* and good luck with your little guy. |
04-21-2006, 06:00 PM | #19 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
Posts: 2,992
| DewDrop - I know exactly how you feel. And I agree - there is nothing funny or cute about our little dogs chewing and ruining things or barking constantly and driving us and/or our neighbors crazy. I have a 4-year-old Bichon - who is a very laid back, calm, somewhat shy, no-problem dog. And - I have my one little Yorkie pup who is about 9 months old now. I was blessed with him because he isn't a real bad barker - and his chewing (even though he has done some damage) hasn't gotten too much out of hand. I wonder if part of your problem isn't the fact that you have two Yorkies -- "Double Trouble"... I certainly think that two young Yorkies might be a little overwhelming at times....especially depending on their temperments.. Some are just more vocal (barking) and more destructive than others. I have had many puppies during my lifetime, and they have all certainly been very different. And this might be the second part of your problem - your dog's temperments. They are barkers (a lot of Yorkies are and a lot aren't as bad), and they are very active and like to chew on things they shouldn't be chewing on. Again - some dogs do this and some don't. I think reading Ceasar's book is a great idea. I ordered his book and am anxious to read it myself. And - even talking with a professional trainer and getting some ideas on where to start and what to do with your two loveable little monsters may help a lot also. Good luck - Carol Jean |
04-21-2006, 06:11 PM | #20 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London
Posts: 284
| You have my sympathies. It can get very frustrating indeed! Perhaps you should consider confining them to one room that they're most familiar with (your lounge or bedroom for instance). That's what I do with mine and he's perfectly fine in our large bedroom. Before I go out, I check anything worthwhile is removed off the floor and all cords and any other potential dangers are out the way. I don't think they need a whole house to move around in and it kind of is like a 'den' for them. It also adds significant control to the whole pooing/weeing situation too! |
04-21-2006, 06:20 PM | #21 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
Posts: 12,552
| Have you tried crating them together? Maybe he wouldn't bark if they were together. And has anyone ever used a bark collar on these little guys? |
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