Hi Everyone I have a 4 year old female Yorkie and I need some help in understanding her. She is very loving and very jealous. I also have a Shih Tzu, a loving dog and a senegal parrot. Every time I want to play with the other two pets she gets so annoying I start to resent her. If I take the shih tzu outside alone,because it is too cold for the Yorkie or because the Yorkie is impossible to walk with the shih tzu because she is stubborn and will do the opposite of what I want to do, she gets jealous and barks and goes on the floor. She gets love and attention just like the others but she wants it all. She barks at everyone in the street that does not have a dog. I just need some help in understanding the breed. I heard by reading on the internet that there is a way to deal with Yorkies. It was someone trying to sell a book and I didn't feel like buying it. Of course the Yorkie thinks she is alfa dog at times although she always listens to me and turns over on her belly to show me I am the boss. But I can't stand the behavior. Like a spoiled child. I really need advise on how to deal with her. She has to have a good life and if I can't give it to her, then I should give her up so she can live a happy life. She drives me nuts. |
Welcome. Yorkies can be attention seekers. Some are more so than others. I have two and My female is more the attention seeker. Whenever I call my male or my male comes over to me to be loved on My female will get in front of him and start giving me kisses. I just move her back out of the way and give my male some attention and then when I am done give her some. |
Hi Everyone Thanks for replying. Minnie, my Yorkie does not give up though. She keeps pushing her way in front or cries and cries or makes sounds till she gets her way. Sometimes she throws a fit. She can't take not being number one. But on the other hand she is smart, very alert and fun to play ball with which the other dog never does. I just wish she was not vindictive. |
Sounds like she is resource guarding. You are the resource! This is a common issue with Yorkies. I recommend you call a trainer and see if you can get a private hour or so to deal with this issue. My trainer charges $35 for this, but you may have trouble finding that price depending on where you live. Don'thesitate - this is fairly easily corrected. |
Also, do a search to check this site for other threads on object guarding or resource guarding - there are good suggestions there. |
Welcome and good luck. |
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I love my dogs but as I said the Yorkie can get on my nerves. So I yell at her and punish her by making her stay in another room for a bit. What I don't understand is she does what she wants but she is also very obedient. Another strange think I noticed is Yorkies like their privacy when going to the bathroom or eating. It is really cute, she is like a little old lady with her habits. But I don't want to yell at her or hurt her feelings because she deserves to be happy at home and secure knowing I love her and I do. In many ways, she is my best friend. |
Welcome Brandigirl, first off, you are a good mom for coming on here, and asking for advice. Honestly, i had to smile when i read your story, she wants to belong to you, you belong to her, and she doesnt like the idea of having to share her mommy. I would let her have "time out" when she's acting like a bratt towards the other one, what you could try is, picking them up at the same time, have them on your lap together, and talk to her, tell her what she's doing is not nice, they DO understand! Who was there first, your yorkie or your Shih Tzu? Yorkies do love to be showered with attention, the world belongs to them, and she's not shy to show it. I'm sure there are more people on here that have dealt with a similar situation that will gladly help you. Good luck, and keep us posted ;) |
Attention getting Yorkie! I had a Yorkie that was like yours is. Just do not give up trying to correct the problem. I think I babied my Yorkie too much, if that's possible, and she wanted only me around other people and animals. I am going to puppy pre-school with my new Yorkie,FeBe, and learning to not pick her up as much and to share her with others. She is only 13 weeks,but I believe it is never too late for them to learn. Good luck as I know how serious you are about the problem. Wish me luck too with puppy pre-school!! |
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I'm no expert on training but yelling never solves anything - you may want to take some time to teach her simple commands - like SIT or maybe 'stay'... yorkies are smart - all it takes is you taking the time to teach her. (I know - easy for me to say right ???) my girls are both attention hogs but it doesn't make me upset - :) it sounds like you really aren't crazy about her and you may be on the right track thinking of giving her to a home where she can have lots of attention....or maybe try to do other things to keep her busy so you don't lose your temper on her...they really do get hurt feelings |
If you try different things that have been suggested on here and they dont work I agree she may need to go to a home where she is the only pet |
ps...I didn't mean to sound negative when I posted - but yorkies aren't for everyone - they ARE total attention hogs lol - I know if my girls just hear me laugh (like when I'm on the computer or talking) - they think it has to do with something they've done and are all over me. Personally - I love it - but they are pretty high maintenence dogs..... |
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