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nancyfancypants · 08-14-2008, 05:31 PM

OMG, all I have to do is say, "Tummy time?" and Gus flips over. Not only does he get on his back, he twists into a kidney shape for maximum tummy coverage!

a2luckygirl · 08-14-2008, 06:41 PM

yea, Banjo likes his belly rubs!!

mrs merch · 08-14-2008, 07:05 PM

Nikki will, but she squirms and kicks up a bit first. We're still working with her on it.

artie merlino · 08-14-2008, 07:32 PM

Artie always sleeps on his back with his legs up in the air spread wide open
and the tip of his tongue sticking out of mouth it makes him snore really loud!
Plus he will drop on the floor if he knows your going to rub his tummy.
Abigail used to get her belly rubbed when she was pregnant every night she still has it done every chance she can get!
Pom Pom rarely lets you rub her tummy, I don't think she likes it as much as her Parents do? I think it varies and depends on how submissive they are?
I am trying to Train her to accept it and enjoy it.

twalla · 08-15-2008, 03:26 PM

Sam loves on his back. He is always rolling over on his back playing with someone.

altigger74 · 08-15-2008, 03:29 PM

Cody sleeps on his back and Gracie will throw herself on her back so you can pet her

Mom of 3 · 08-17-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by linda44

I posted yes because 6 of 7 do. I was told along time ago that a good breeder will hanlle puppys, roll them onto their backs, touch their ears, feet, mouth, so they learn from early on to be handled for grooming purposes.

Oh wow! I can't believe you said that.

I have seen my breeder do that many, many times, and kind of wondered why she was doing that. She will start as early as I have seen her, about a week old. That is so interesting. Now I know.

And by the way, mine all love to roll over on their backs for a belly rub. Some of mine sleep on their backs. The only furbaby that doesn't is my dachshund, and she lays on her side. All the Yorkies do.

Darlene

meeker · 08-17-2008, 06:43 AM

Mia is always on her back or leaning on her back to expose her tummy
I think it has a lot to do with the breeder when they were puppies
I know it sure helps to groom her

FL Tink · 08-17-2008, 06:46 AM

ARE YOU KIDDING? Bell is so submissive that she runs to your feet or a strange dog and immediately rolls on her back. Everyone thinks it is cute but sometimes i wish she would stand up and be a big girl..lol

altigger74 · 08-17-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom of 3

Oh wow! I can't believe you said that.

I have seen my breeder do that many, many times, and kind of wondered why she was doing that. She will start as early as I have seen her, about a week old. That is so interesting. Now I know.

And by the way, mine all love to roll over on their backs for a belly rub. Some of mine sleep on their backs. The only furbaby that doesn't is my dachshund, and she lays on her side. All the Yorkies do.

Darlene

When we were breeding labs I had done that and all of the kittens we've had, fosters or not I do that too. All of my animals,cats and dogs love their belly rubbed.

Sookie · 08-17-2008, 07:37 AM

I couldn't respond because one does and one doesnt.

Matty will NOT lie on her back for a belly rub. She fights you like crazy. Kalina wouldn't at first but once she reached about 13 months that all changed. Now she LOVES it.

Mom of 3 · 08-17-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by altigger74

When we were breeding labs I had done that and all of the kittens we've had, fosters or not I do that too. All of my animals,cats and dogs love their belly rubbed.

Since none of my yokies have had puppies, I visit my breeder. She lets me know everytime she has new puppies. It fills the void I have for wanting puppies. And she is always rubbing the ears, feet, bellys, head, etc. I thought it was her. LOL !!! Now I know. I think she says it's good for them to have the human contact too???

txshopper73 · 08-17-2008, 10:03 AM

I started training my dogs from the day they came home to lay on their backs. Now when I'm laying on the couch or bed, they automatically flop over on their backs for a good tummy rub.

msjagg · 08-17-2008, 12:48 PM

Baron will NOT roll on his back not even to let me hold cradled in my arms. He fights to get right side up. The breeder only paid attention to the 2 smallest in the littler of 5. My cousin bought one of the little ones. He loves to snuggle on his back and get belly rubs. Also, his ears stand up because the breeder shaved the 2 smallest ones early on. I want to cuddle and snuggle him, But he won't let me do it !! Baron's Mommy

J_is_my_initial · 08-17-2008, 04:10 PM

Gypsy loves to get on her back. I call it her "I'm pretty" pose. She will do that and turn her head sideways almost smiling. Then I just have to give her a belly rub.

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08-14-2008, 06:41 PM	#17
a2luckygirl YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: HASTINGS, NE- 4 NOW!!! Posts: 2,208	yea, Banjo likes his belly rubs!! __________________ :I PLAYING....THE BANJO........ AND KISSING MY MOMMY:kiss3

08-14-2008, 07:32 PM	#19
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	They Snore Too! Artie always sleeps on his back with his legs up in the air spread wide open and the tip of his tongue sticking out of mouth it makes him snore really loud! Plus he will drop on the floor if he knows your going to rub his tummy. Abigail used to get her belly rubbed when she was pregnant every night she still has it done every chance she can get! Pom Pom rarely lets you rub her tummy, I don't think she likes it as much as her Parents do? I think it varies and depends on how submissive they are? I am trying to Train her to accept it and enjoy it.

08-15-2008, 03:26 PM	#20
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Sam loves on his back. He is always rolling over on his back playing with someone. __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

08-15-2008, 03:29 PM	#21
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	Cody sleeps on his back and Gracie will throw herself on her back so you can pet her __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

08-14-2008, 05:31 PM	#16
nancyfancypants YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greater Pittsburgh area Posts: 293	OMG, all I have to do is say, "Tummy time?" and Gus flips over. Not only does he get on his back, he twists into a kidney shape for maximum tummy coverage!

08-14-2008, 07:05 PM	#18
mrs merch Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 20	Nikki will, but she squirms and kicks up a bit first. We're still working with her on it.

08-17-2008, 06:43 AM	#23
meeker Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fairmont Mn Usa Posts: 156	Mia does not ever sit like a dog Mia is always on her back or leaning on her back to expose her tummy I think it has a lot to do with the breeder when they were puppies I know it sure helps to groom her

08-17-2008, 06:46 AM	#24
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	ARE YOU KIDDING? Bell is so submissive that she runs to your feet or a strange dog and immediately rolls on her back. Everyone thinks it is cute but sometimes i wish she would stand up and be a big girl..lol

08-17-2008, 07:37 AM	#26
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I couldn't respond because one does and one doesnt. Matty will NOT lie on her back for a belly rub. She fights you like crazy. Kalina wouldn't at first but once she reached about 13 months that all changed. Now she LOVES it. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

08-17-2008, 10:03 AM	#28
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	I started training my dogs from the day they came home to lay on their backs. Now when I'm laying on the couch or bed, they automatically flop over on their backs for a good tummy rub. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

08-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#29
msjagg YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA. U.S.A. Posts: 1,449	Absolutly No>>> Baron will NOT roll on his back not even to let me hold cradled in my arms. He fights to get right side up. The breeder only paid attention to the 2 smallest in the littler of 5. My cousin bought one of the little ones. He loves to snuggle on his back and get belly rubs. Also, his ears stand up because the breeder shaved the 2 smallest ones early on. I want to cuddle and snuggle him, But he won't let me do it !! Baron's Mommy __________________ Jodi G. Mum to : -Sammy,:-Baron Georg, :-Sophie Kennedy, and Carys Bella...

08-17-2008, 04:10 PM	#30
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Gypsy loves to get on her back. I call it her "I'm pretty" pose. She will do that and turn her head sideways almost smiling. Then I just have to give her a belly rub. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.