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Marilize · 02-13-2009, 03:07 AM

Cash used to bark like crazy at our previous house and my roommate got soooo angry. Now that we are living in a flat (which I was very scared about - we could get evicted if he barks too much) he only makes a little yap when someone walks by. We 'shhhhh' him even then because I want to get him into the mindset of not using barking as a plaything. Did I mention that he used to drive us crazy?

jacey · 02-13-2009, 09:59 AM

Sabrael barks alot, but it seemed to lessen it a little if I lead him away from the person he's barking at with a treat every little while

SweetPea53 · 02-13-2009, 11:26 AM

My lil one only barks when she hears someone outside the front door or if the door bell rings....otherwise she is very quiet...

knkbrown81 · 02-14-2009, 03:06 AM

My Daisy only barks at the cats. She loves to bark at them and jump on their back to hold them down to kiss them. The cats hate it, but poor little Daisy just wants to play with them and the cats want nothing to do with her.

zaknnana · 02-14-2009, 07:57 AM

Lily barks at TV too!!lol She can be asleep and a dog on TV and she will wake up and bark at it like crazy!! She has become quite the little noise maker!! Has anyone ever tried any type of "bark deterrent"? Not a collar type ... those portable things to help stop them barking so much?? I have tried coins in a can, water bottle, newspaper rolled up and nothing phases her she just doesn't stop!!

ycats · 02-15-2009, 03:25 PM

We have a golden retriever named Toni (she's 4) and Stewart (6 months). Stewart is learning to bark when Toni does! LOL It's pretty funny.

He will also bark when he wants off the bed in the middle of the night to go potty! Thank goodness! It wasn't good when he used to go to the bathroom on DH's feet!!! LOL

Another yap, is the yap to come in!

He just has a very little yap! He's so freakin' cute! You gotta love the Yorkie!

morgan111 · 02-15-2009, 07:58 PM

our sadie rarely barks but if i have been gone for more than an hour she will howl like a wolf until i get in the house .mikey must have the most sensitive hearing as he barks randomly, but not out of control.miss gracie likes to bark at the rabbits in the yard the others tucker, bella, baby, is so rare i forget they bark

morgan111 · 02-15-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zaknnana

Lily barks at TV too!!lol She can be asleep and a dog on TV and she will wake up and bark at it like crazy!! She has become quite the little noise maker!! Has anyone ever tried any type of "bark deterrent"? Not a collar type ... those portable things to help stop them barking so much?? I have tried coins in a can, water bottle, newspaper rolled up and nothing phases her she just doesn't stop!!

i have used keys for my mikey and if he see the keys he stops like right now at frist i used to throw them in front of him and he instantly would stop and now if i even go to pick up the keys he stops

Yorkie1990 · 02-16-2009, 10:04 AM

Denny will bark occasionally. Usually if:

1.) He has to pee

2.) Someone took his sun spot

3.) Someone pulled into the driveway

4.) He hears other dogs barking

and 5.) He sees leaves blowing in the wind.

Mom2One · 02-16-2009, 10:34 AM

Depends on which one of us you ask.....I say she barks appropriately....my husband tells her she barks too much. Heck.....she's a terrier....defending her "people" and her home !!! lol

Mayas Mommy · 02-16-2009, 02:05 PM

Mine only bark when there is someone at the door ....

Yorkieforme · 02-16-2009, 03:39 PM

Ya...Yorkies have a false Reputation as being "YAPPY"....even my DH thought this and was not happy when I first got KiKi because he was expecting her to bark all the time...much to his surprise (and delight) she rarely barks and usually only does so when prompted (for a treat or a toy etc)...and we also went to a Yorkie meet last Sept. and there was about 35 yorkies all together running around in a small yard and we were very surprised how quiet the gathering was! Yorkies Rule!

DianaB · 02-16-2009, 06:40 PM

I've tried to train Reuger not to bark in the house. I watched Cesear on TV and he shushes at the dogs to quiet them. I started doing it and it works with a firm NO. Reuger occasionally forgets when he sees something outside that he just has to bark at but over all he seldom barks. When he wants to bark he'll go around and bark with his mouth shut. It sounds like "humff" deep in his throat. It's really pretty cute to hear!!!

wemple2 · 02-16-2009, 06:54 PM

Okay, we live across the street from the Pizza Hut...and Winston has made it his job to bark at every car leaving there. He sits and waits and watches the Pizza Hut, as soon as somebody pulls out the barking begins...then it starts all over again. Once the drapes are drawn closed...he rarely, if ever, barks...no more Pizza Hut!!!

jsolano757 · 02-16-2009, 06:56 PM

Suki only barks when she is in front of our large window that you can see the whole front yard and all the neighbors. that and she will bark when she needs your attention or really wants you to play with her. Other than that she is quite quiet.

View Poll Results: Does Your Yorkie bark?
He/she never barks.	26	6.06%
He/she very occasionally barks	139	32.40%
He/she barks "an appropriate amount" for a dog	153	35.66%
He/she barks quite a lot	53	12.35%
He/she barks far too much	30	6.99%
My dog never shuts up	10	2.33%
My dog is the yappiest Yorkie in the world!	18	4.20%
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02-13-2009, 03:07 AM	#31
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	Cash used to bark like crazy at our previous house and my roommate got soooo angry. Now that we are living in a flat (which I was very scared about - we could get evicted if he barks too much) he only makes a little yap when someone walks by. We 'shhhhh' him even then because I want to get him into the mindset of not using barking as a plaything. Did I mention that he used to drive us crazy? __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

02-13-2009, 11:26 AM	#33
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	My lil one only barks when she hears someone outside the front door or if the door bell rings....otherwise she is very quiet... __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

02-15-2009, 03:25 PM	#36
ycats Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamilton, Georgia, usa Posts: 83	We have a golden retriever named Toni (she's 4) and Stewart (6 months). Stewart is learning to bark when Toni does! LOL It's pretty funny. He will also bark when he wants off the bed in the middle of the night to go potty! Thank goodness! It wasn't good when he used to go to the bathroom on DH's feet!!! LOL Another yap, is the yap to come in! He just has a very little yap! He's so freakin' cute! You gotta love the Yorkie! __________________ Stacy, Stewart's Mommy

02-15-2009, 07:58 PM	#37
morgan111 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: parksville Posts: 201	our sadie rarely barks but if i have been gone for more than an hour she will howl like a wolf until i get in the house .mikey must have the most sensitive hearing as he barks randomly, but not out of control.miss gracie likes to bark at the rabbits in the yard the others tucker, bella, baby, is so rare i forget they bark __________________

02-13-2009, 09:59 AM	#32
jacey YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 6	Sabrael barks alot, but it seemed to lessen it a little if I lead him away from the person he's barking at with a treat every little while

02-14-2009, 03:06 AM	#34
knkbrown81 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbus,OH USA Posts: 4	My Daisy only barks at the cats. She loves to bark at them and jump on their back to hold them down to kiss them. The cats hate it, but poor little Daisy just wants to play with them and the cats want nothing to do with her.

02-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#35
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	Lily barks at TV too!!lol She can be asleep and a dog on TV and she will wake up and bark at it like crazy!! She has become quite the little noise maker!! Has anyone ever tried any type of "bark deterrent"? Not a collar type ... those portable things to help stop them barking so much?? I have tried coins in a can, water bottle, newspaper rolled up and nothing phases her she just doesn't stop!!

02-16-2009, 10:04 AM	#39
Yorkie1990 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 5	Denny will bark occasionally. Usually if: 1.) He has to pee 2.) Someone took his sun spot 3.) Someone pulled into the driveway 4.) He hears other dogs barking and 5.) He sees leaves blowing in the wind. __________________ --James Denny-Yorkshire Terrier- 7 months

02-16-2009, 10:34 AM	#40
Mom2One Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florida Posts: 60	Depends on which one of us you ask.....I say she barks appropriately....my husband tells her she barks too much. Heck.....she's a terrier....defending her "people" and her home !!! lol __________________ *Eun and "ANNIE"*

02-16-2009, 02:05 PM	#41
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	Mine only bark when there is someone at the door .... __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

02-16-2009, 03:39 PM	#42
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	Ya...Yorkies have a false Reputation as being "YAPPY"....even my DH thought this and was not happy when I first got KiKi because he was expecting her to bark all the time...much to his surprise (and delight) she rarely barks and usually only does so when prompted (for a treat or a toy etc)...and we also went to a Yorkie meet last Sept. and there was about 35 yorkies all together running around in a small yard and we were very surprised how quiet the gathering was! Yorkies Rule! __________________ Natalie & KiKi

02-16-2009, 06:40 PM	#43
DianaB Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fredonia, KS Posts: 755	I've tried to train Reuger not to bark in the house. I watched Cesear on TV and he shushes at the dogs to quiet them. I started doing it and it works with a firm NO. Reuger occasionally forgets when he sees something outside that he just has to bark at but over all he seldom barks. When he wants to bark he'll go around and bark with his mouth shut. It sounds like "humff" deep in his throat. It's really pretty cute to hear!!! __________________ Diana and Reuger Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul.

02-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#44
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Okay, we live across the street from the Pizza Hut...and Winston has made it his job to bark at every car leaving there. He sits and waits and watches the Pizza Hut, as soon as somebody pulls out the barking begins...then it starts all over again. Once the drapes are drawn closed...he rarely, if ever, barks...no more Pizza Hut!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

02-16-2009, 06:56 PM	#45
jsolano757 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA USA Posts: 8	does your yorkie bark too much Suki only barks when she is in front of our large window that you can see the whole front yard and all the neighbors. that and she will bark when she needs your attention or really wants you to play with her. Other than that she is quite quiet.