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09-07-2006, 04:04 PM | #31 |
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| Out and about My trainer wanted me to get Max's rabies shots as early as possible because she said that there's a "window" during which they socialize well. He's been vaccinated since 8/25 and I took him to doggie day care for a few hours. He cried when I took him home. He was so over me! Since then, he's been to 2 different parks and only showed aggression towards a couple of very gentle big dogs in a dog park. They were fine with him and he had a very good time. He may have been frightened, or maybe he's just got a big mouth. The only thing is that I won't let him off the leash yet. He's too inexperienced around other animals and so small that I'm afraid he can get through the fence posts at the dog park. I met a couple with a sweet Pomerian who tried Max on their extendable leash. It worked great and I'm going to get him one. The best part of the doggie day care for me was that he learned to go outside. I thought I was going to have to take him out with his wee wee pads and teach him, but I guess he watched the other dogs. Less work for mommy! Judy |
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09-07-2006, 05:55 PM | #32 |
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| I"m not so sure... I am not so sure... From the time we got them at three months old, as soon as they got all their shots we've taken them to dog parks, they've been around people (families, friends, strangers) and we've taken them with us almost everywhere we go. BUT... they still react in various ways to different situations...different times... I could say Ceasar is the calmer one...on our walks...which averages to three times a week...it would be Cleo who would react/barks to strollers, to people wearing hoods and caps, other dogs especially bigger dogs while Ceasar would just almost always ignore them...he would sometimes join in but not as often as Cleo would bark. They love kids and mostly all adults...but for some reason she would bark at an adult which I cannot really say & tell why. I always correct her when she barks...I would stop and bend down and abruptly touch her neck (not really hurting her) to let her know that barking right that time is not good. But she still does it everytime we would go for walks. This is still frustrating me. ANY HELP? |
09-07-2006, 05:57 PM | #33 |
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| Additional Info... I forgot to mention that they are now two years old. |
09-07-2006, 06:07 PM | #34 |
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| I wouldn't think it would be good for her babies not to ever go outside. I can't even imagine that. I think they all need the exercise of playing outside or taking walks. I'm pee pad training Jake right now, but that's only because he's so little and hasn't had all his shots yet. I can't wait to be able to take him outside and play with him and take him for walks. Jake seems pretty socialized. He loves people and is really friendly. It hasn't taken him long to settle in, he has done very well. He loves to play, especially if you get down in the floor with him. He seems really attached to me already, but he's also really happy to see my hubby and son when they come home from work. |
09-07-2006, 07:57 PM | #35 |
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| I think Chico is socially confused. He barks like crazy all the way to the dog park, but once he gets in the gate he rolls over on his back for every dog. He doesn't really interact with the dogs or the people- he really only wants to play fetch with his ball. Also, he barks pretty agressively at other dogs on our walks, but his tail is wagging and when we let them smell each other he is fine until they walk away, then he starts barking at them again. I've thought of getting another doggie, but not sure if his behavior needs to improve before we do that. Any ideas? |
09-07-2006, 10:46 PM | #36 |
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| I am happy to say that all of my dogs are socialized. They love all people and other dogs. They are very friendly to any people or dogs that they meet. I believe socalization is one of the most important things for your dog which is why mine all get socialized to new places, people, and other dogs all the time. Everyone that has met them says that they all have such great dispositions and personalities. I woulden't say mine get crazy when someone is at the door, all they do is bark for a few minutes and then they will quiet down, which I think is completely normal. No aggression or other behavior, just normal barking. They also are not yappy, they only bark when someone is at the door which actually the only reason they do this is because my other dog barks, supposively the pack leader, if she does not bark then they won't or an occassional bark when they are playing.
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09-08-2006, 12:36 AM | #37 |
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| bunny and bella get along with any dog of any size but freak out when NEW people are arond, wanting to be petted by them and love get loved on by them. More Bunny the bella thou. If you dont pet Bunny, she crys More like working you over, till she gets her loving from ya I have tried eveything to get her to stop, but then she starts crying/whinning and I am like darn it bunny rose. and I give in and let the people pet her. |
09-08-2006, 05:36 AM | #38 |
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| Yorkie Owners Are Snobs I'm disappointed to say this but........of all my encounters w/other Dogs, Yorkie's and their Owners are by far the worse that I have ever come across. In fact the most unsocialized & vicious have been other Yorkie's, both larger and smaller ones! Their owner's make the most excuses for them, when most of them are out right "Bullies" and have had NO Training what so ever, they are usually embaressed and apologetic. Alot of people always give me compliments on how calm and relaxed they are, I promote the Breed as if I were doing commercials for Yorkie's, I think they are the Best Breed with alot of attributes. But I always here alot of NEGATIVE feedback that they are nippy and bark alot! Now a days, unfortunately they are treated more like "Purse" accessories than actual living beings? My 2 get less contact with other Yorkie's b/c their Owners are SNOBS towards me I guess they get intimidated b/c they are so well behaved, and theirs aren't? I have invited my Neighbor to walk them with me & my 2, I guess I have to "Train" her too? Actually that is the main reason I am always on YT.! This is the most contact I have with other Yorkie Owners and that's pretty sad to say. |
09-08-2006, 05:42 AM | #39 |
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| Sammi was very unsocial...She liked very few people...Even if she met you more than 2 times she would still bark and bark...She was a mommas girl for sure...As for getting along with other dogs...She preferred big dogs...Her and my sisters dog Storm were best friends (in my eyes)...Little dogs, even Sophia she couldnt really be bothered... Now Sophia on the other hand...Is TOTAL opposite...She LOVES EVERYONE...She is never stand-offish like Sammi was...And SOphia loves big and small dogs...
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09-08-2006, 05:55 AM | #40 | |
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Apparently you are running into the wrong kind of people. I have NEVER ran into a snobby Yorkie owner. They may feel intimidated by you because they get the impression that you might think your dogs are better than theirs. It is really just no telling. I know that Yorkies come in all personalities. Some are calm and laid back and others are VERY active. My grandmother has a VERY active dog and I have a calm dog. It is a fact that a LOT of Yorkies don't like small children and can be nippy because of that. I think it is because they are so small and are scared of being hurt. My dog barks like crazy in the house when he hears something really strange or if someone is at the door. He acts like a madman! When we are out he is just as shy and is very scared of others. He will let anyone rub him and kids love to hold him. He just goes with the flow. My granmothers dog is a madman at home and when they are out. All Yorkies are different but that doesn't mean they haven't been socialized well. It could also be their personality. Michelle | |
09-08-2006, 06:00 AM | #41 | |
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09-08-2006, 06:21 AM | #42 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | GREAT Post Michelle (emmsmom) & IloveLouie- Wow - I'm WAY not a snob either and that's kind of hard to hear - whether it be yorkies or any other breed - dogs all have their own personalities - My girls are the Queens in the house and protective of me - but take them out and they are total opposites and VERY well behaved. Too much so that I usually end up carrying them...they aren't around alot of dogs or people but they aren't vicious little yappers in public.... Artie - people may be reading your body language and in turn - acting standoffish - I can usually tell when someone is looking down on me when I'm out and they usually get a smile and the same treatment right back at them. It never bothers me - but it IS noticeable |
09-08-2006, 06:31 AM | #43 |
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| Is Your Yorkie Socialized Reply Bear is 7 months old now and we have a Toy Poodle, Beau, who is 9 years old. Bear is semi-socialized. I walk him with a harness so that he has no choice but to walk. He is a bit too playful for Beau and that's the puppy coming out. He has not been neutered yet so his thinking is beginning to be centered on reproduction.
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09-08-2006, 11:23 AM | #44 |
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| I don't think Lucy is socialized very well...there aren't very many dogs that are out in our neighborhood (except huge ones, and I end up picking her up bc I'm scared she'll get hurt) She loves people but if she sees them walking in front of our house she barks like crazy, so maybe it is partially territorial. My mom took Lucy for a walk the other day (I was at work) and they met a cocker spaniel, and she said that Lucy was barking and then she like laid down all submissively. She has also come into contact with one other yorkie that wanted to play but Lucy just barked at her. She has met my uncle's Westie once and at first Lucy was barking like crazy and then they kind of sniffed eachother and Lucy was fascinated and sort of scared by her, so I don't know. I wish Lucy would be more friendly to other dogs, but I don't know what to do. I can't afford puppy classes right now. Any ideas?
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09-08-2006, 04:49 PM | #45 | |
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| Max was aggressive toward a male dog who lives in our building today. He and the other dog have never really met and they were both growling at each other. Max's testes have descended and I'm wondering if that has something to do with what might be aggression beginning. He also barked at a baby who was crawling in the park. I quickly picked him up, but put him back down and watched him like a hawk because the baby was so happy to play with him. I hope he's not going to be an aggressive dog. If he is, I'll have to neuter him quickly to see if that helps. He hasn't shown any negativity toward any people yet. He's still chewing on my hands, although much less, but he will snap when I do something he hates. I get really fierce then with him. Yorkies are not calm animals as a rule, so it is my feeling that the more hyper ones, like Max, have to be watched and corrected all of the time. It's a bit tiring, but I absolutely adore him, so what can you do? Judy Quote:
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