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SamiNFurbabies · 11-30-2008, 04:26 PM

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Lucy is now 3 1/2 years old. Do you think she is to old to learn something new like this? I would be so willing to try it.. I love Lucy and wouldnt give her up for anything, but she can be very annoying....

Sure, why not? It worked with Izze and she is 8 years old (she used to bark when we leave her).
You just have to be consistent and quick. Associate the word with the spray.
My trainer said with stubborn dogs who don't mind the water, to put a splash of apple cider viniger in the bottle of water... they hate the smell...
She sprayed me to prove that it didn't sting (and it didn't, but it sure did stink!). I tried this once with my puppy when she was biting and wouldn't listen to "no" or my yelps. Needless to say, she never tried it again.
I'm not sure if I would do that again---I was a young teen at the time with no experience with dogs. I don't really like that method because it's kind of mean.

linsvs · 11-30-2008, 05:19 PM

Well I am going to try it.. Lucy also jumps up and bites at me and my clothes when I get home from work... She doesnt get the dont bite thing at all..

SamiNFurbabies · 11-30-2008, 06:22 PM

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Well I am going to try it.. Lucy also jumps up and bites at me and my clothes when I get home from work... She doesnt get the dont bite thing at all..

you should really stop that. LOL she's getting too old to do that, I think.
If you are going to do the apple cider viniger...make sure it is apple cider. White viniger stings... I'm sure you know this.

Tae1107 · 11-30-2008, 06:56 PM

I have fostered three Maltese and I loved them...their bark was a little yappier than my guys....but all three of them were not big barkers...and they were love bugs...... they hugged me when I would hold them....

no3yshhc0la · 11-30-2008, 08:46 PM

When I was first deciding what kind of dog I wanted, I would've loved either getting a yorkie or a maltese. Well needless to say, I got a little of both as Sasha is 3/4 yorkie and 1/4 maltese. I don't know much about malteses so I'm not sure what parts of her personality come from that part but she has so much of the yorkie personality that I think she only has the maltese size as she's pretty big for a standard yorkie. My mom is considering a maltese for after I move out since Sasha will obviously be coming with me and both my parents love having a dog around the house. All the malteses I've seen at my work have been delightful. They all do seem to have that high pitched bark though and I've seen some groomed wonderfully, but I've also seen one little guy just completely matted. I guess it just depends on the owner. They seem like delightful little dogs though.

txrosegirl · 12-01-2008, 08:58 AM

when i first started thinking i wanted to add a furry kid to my family, i had really considered a maltese....however once i found YT and started researching more, my heart fell in love with yorkies

maybe one day though

11-30-2008, 06:56 PM	#19
Tae1107 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,252	I have fostered three Maltese and I loved them...their bark was a little yappier than my guys....but all three of them were not big barkers...and they were love bugs...... they hugged me when I would hold them.... __________________ Kerrianne

12-01-2008, 08:58 AM	#21
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	when i first started thinking i wanted to add a furry kid to my family, i had really considered a maltese....however once i found YT and started researching more, my heart fell in love with yorkies maybe one day though __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

11-30-2008, 05:19 PM	#17
linsvs YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: maine Posts: 343	Well I am going to try it.. Lucy also jumps up and bites at me and my clothes when I get home from work... She doesnt get the dont bite thing at all..

11-30-2008, 08:46 PM	#20
no3yshhc0la No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 131	When I was first deciding what kind of dog I wanted, I would've loved either getting a yorkie or a maltese. Well needless to say, I got a little of both as Sasha is 3/4 yorkie and 1/4 maltese. I don't know much about malteses so I'm not sure what parts of her personality come from that part but she has so much of the yorkie personality that I think she only has the maltese size as she's pretty big for a standard yorkie. My mom is considering a maltese for after I move out since Sasha will obviously be coming with me and both my parents love having a dog around the house. All the malteses I've seen at my work have been delightful. They all do seem to have that high pitched bark though and I've seen some groomed wonderfully, but I've also seen one little guy just completely matted. I guess it just depends on the owner. They seem like delightful little dogs though.