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06-21-2007, 01:46 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana
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| Why do I have regrets? I just got buddy, he is 4 months, and a very sweet dog...sometimes. The thing is, he nips at my feet, and he also trys to eat my hair, and parts of clothing. I know I have to be consistent, but he is so much work that I am beginning to wonder if getting him was the right choice PLEASE DON'T HATE ME! any help?
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06-21-2007, 01:50 PM | #2 | |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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06-21-2007, 01:52 PM | #3 |
I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA
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| Don't worry....I had the same exact feeling each time I got a new puppy. It can be VERY overwhelming at times. But, I'll tell you what I kept telling myself..."Yorkies aren't the 2nd most popular breed in American for no reason." Yorkies are wonderful. If they didn't turn out to be such great dogs, no one would have a yorkie. After you get passed the rough puppy stage you will know what everyone is talking about. Just be consistent and hang in there. It will get easier every day, I promise!!!!!!! |
06-21-2007, 02:14 PM | #4 |
Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys
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| It can be tiring at times when they do that, just keep repeating, "This to shall pass..." mine would always try to chew our hands when ever we tried to pet him, he was just teething, I just kept telling him no, & would remove myself from him & give him a chew stick...it will get better...
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06-21-2007, 02:19 PM | #5 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camillus, NY
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| I noticed on your profile that you're in high school. Have you every had a puppy before? This is what puppies do - they nip, bite, pee and poop everywhere - but if they're properly trained, they turn out to be a JOY!!!! Just hang in there!!
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06-21-2007, 02:24 PM | #6 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ
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| Think it through. I hate to sound negative but dogs aren't for everyone. Dogs are a lot of fun when you pet and play with them, but owning one means cleaning, training, ect. I think you need to think of what you really want. |
06-21-2007, 02:38 PM | #7 |
Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys
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| Hi there, I know it seems over whelming at times, but please give it some time, you will love buddy so much he will stop the chewing,& biting in time,yorkie are such a joy but they can also be alot of work, there are days when even i think , omg is this to much but as soon as i look at them the thought goes away, i love them all so much
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06-21-2007, 02:41 PM | #8 |
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06-21-2007, 06:43 PM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, D.C.
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| Be patient, they are very hard at first but once you train them and give them love he will be more fun in the end. I know the feeling, I was having "puppy blues" the first 4-5 months. You also have to be consistent with their training and everyday routine. Dogs respond to repetitive behavior.
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06-21-2007, 06:48 PM | #10 |
Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana
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| I think that's normal. I did the same thing when I added Oliver to the family. I think about how easy it would've been to just throw Otis in the car and go, and now I have to lug 2 of them around. But he's soooo worth it. After the puppy stage is over I think you'll feel better. My boys have so much fun together. Hang in there, don't give up on him. He'll reward your patience and determination with lots of love.
__________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo) |
06-21-2007, 06:51 PM | #11 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx
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| Hang in there, I felt the same way about Ahia when we first got her. I thought we had taken on too much. but believe me, they get thru that stage and you will be just fine.
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06-21-2007, 07:21 PM | #12 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa
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| aww try to hang in there if you can and be patient. Once he is done teething, he will stop with the biting. But, in the meantime, be firm when you tell him NO and he will get it. good luck! |
06-21-2007, 10:10 PM | #13 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California
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| Its hard, and it does take consistancy. I'm soooo glad that I didn't get my Wobie when I was in high school, there is just way too much other stuff to worry about, and not enough time to really train and spend time with a puppy. So for now, you just have to be strong, and remember that this time will pass, and he won't be a crazy puppy forever. Stay firm.
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06-22-2007, 07:22 AM | #14 |
I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida
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| I agree with everything that's been said and maybe knowing you're not alone helps a little? We've probably all felt a little overwhelmed when our babies were puppies. They can be a big handfull sometimes. Make sure he has things he likes to chew on and when he's biting redirect him to those things. It gets easier- I promise!
__________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226 |
06-22-2007, 08:10 AM | #15 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca
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| I think we ALL go through these thoughts of whether a dog is right for us when we first get a dog. I clearly remember it....all the work poured in initially when we took Zoe home.....after a long day of work. Sometimes it was fustrating and tiring. Now that she is properly trained to live with us, there's less 'work' and more ''fun'. She is well behaved, understand when we communicate key pharases and she is SUCH a joy to have around. As everyone else mentions, work on training them...get a professional trainer to help you...take them to a puppy class...it's not too expensive if you do group training. On the other hand, dogs/pets are not for everyone. Good luck! |
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