Doesn't answer to his name

[Archie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Martie

Our baby Isis doesn't like her name. In fact I think she just plain ignores me when we call her by name, which is often. She likes to be called "baby".... I think she is very spoiled.....

Archie DOES seem to respond to "Baby" also! Maybe he thinks THAT'S his name! Little stinker ...

[Archie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Lexi Rae

you know a thought just came into my head... could it be he
has problems with his hearing????? i hope im wrong, just a thought
if hes not responding to you

I at first thought it might be his hearing also -- but this is a little dog who, if he hears something of interest on TV (especially if it's a woman's voice singing), will stop what he's doing and stare up that the TV until it's over. He also can hear the slightest movement on the landing outside my condo door. Yep. The little monkey hears just fine!

[remy]

I also think that Archie is just using selective hearing. Remy always responds by at least looking, but he doesnt come all the time either unless i have something for him. it must be a Yorkie thing! ive given up on enforcing "come" to its fullest, he just wont. he understands it but refuses to come unless he gets something out of it.

I, too, suggest retraining him on his name. I wouldnt say to use his names over excessively, just be sure to reinforce something when he does respond. If you call him, say Hi or What are you doing Archie? Try just talking to him like you would a person and see if he gets his name better. Good luck!