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bettyeanne · 12-14-2005, 10:34 AM

No was one of the very first commands that Toto learned ... it is invaluable!

I shudder to think what would happen if anyone used any of the "contact corrections" on Toto!!

I suppose "to each his own" but I just can't understand why anyone would yell at or hit one of these babies!!

BamaFan121s · 12-14-2005, 11:08 AM

Generally, all we have to to is say "Trixie!" in a low voice and point at her. If you point at her, she's knows she's in trouble and will duck her head and hide. If she's doing that, there is no need to do anything else.

sabrinasmom · 12-14-2005, 11:42 AM

I checked firm no - it wouldn't let me put more than one - but I also use time out in kennel if they get in a fight. I don't want them to avoid their kennel though so that's just for a "big" no no.

puppygirl · 12-14-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

Those are my sentiments as well. Instead of punishing bad behavior, figure out what behavior you want instead & reward that.

BUT, judging from the posts I read, we're in a minority...

I do, of course, recommend the use of a rolled-up newspaper as an aid in potty training. Every time the puppy makes a mistake, you roll the newspaper firmly into a tight roll and then whack yourself over the head with it. This will teach you not to give the puppy the opportunity to make the mistake in the first place.

Jen

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 12-14-2005, 12:46 PM

We use the firm NO and that works most of the time...we sometimes have to pull out the water bottle!! They hate to get wet so now we don't have to even use it, we just show it to them...other than that we don't discipline them, we thought about time outs but those don't see to do our girls any good!!!

toninm · 12-14-2005, 12:54 PM

I do both ...I say NO! and then sometimes if what he did was really bad I give him a good tap on the butt!

StewiesMom · 12-14-2005, 08:13 PM

Can you make a poll where we can check more than one?

Snow Yorkies · 12-14-2005, 08:30 PM

Don't be a "Bad Girl" or "Bad Boy" in a different tone of voice works in my household most of the time...lol. or they have nicknames and when they hear those they know they have done something wrong. For instance. Miss Itzi is idder bit. As mine seem to be very eager to please me...

I am very blessed. I think the best is the barking... Like when a dog barks on television they all go nuts... we just say "tv!!" and they stop. Or if they are barking at something outside... I will tell them thank you ,I see!! But you know that I have to be alerted to leaves falling..lol

rnnw62 · 12-14-2005, 09:37 PM

Ted is also very eager to please....He is also very good with
commands so generally that's all I need to do is say off or
drop it and he responds most times immediately. I taught him
early on the importance of listening to me while I talk with
positive rewards, belly rubs and stuff like that. I have to
say I think he has better manners than some of the skin kids
I raised!

YorkieShadow · 12-14-2005, 11:17 PM

No works for us.

kewtee · 12-15-2005, 01:41 AM

No works for us. Exept when barking and then we spray with water!

I never EVER use their names as a no. The dogs name should ALWAYS be said in a positive tone of voice, so the dogs will come to you when you call. If you associate it's name with a scolding, it will not learn to come when you call.
And that goes for humans too...

FirstYorkie · 12-15-2005, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

Can you make a poll where we can check more than one?

SHOOT!!!

I really meant for this one to be that way, but yesterday was a crazy day and I couldn't give it my full attention. I'm afraid if I post another one, people won't want to respond again.

YorkieRini · 12-15-2005, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRini

Not everyone has 12 like I do.

I don't see "startle with a loud noise"...Fly Swatter hitting the counter works like a charm.."Hey! Dog Whisperer eat your heart out!!!"

I chose 'pennies in the can' then.
I should clarify, this is used only when they are barking and they can't hear me say 'QUIET!'...lolol. My gang are pretty good

12 barking at once is the stuggle I have. But what else should I expect right??haha

red98vett · 12-15-2005, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

I say NO in a deep and firm voice. But I never yell and NEVER hit my babies. I would cut off my hand first!

me too - the tone of my vioce is plenty to get my girls attention - they sulk when I use "The Voice"

Chelsey · 12-15-2005, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

me too - the tone of my vioce is plenty to get my girls attention - they sulk when I use "The Voice"

LOL i think yorkie's are the best sulkers. I CAN'T stand it when my girls sulk, it makes me all WEAK!!

They got me where they want me thats for sure

View Poll Results: Check which punishments you find acceptable for disciplining Yorkies:
firm "NO"	98	61.64%
yelling	3	1.89%
time-out in kennel	15	9.43%
pennies in a can	6	3.77%
spray with water bottle	18	11.32%
ultrasonic noise like "Barker Breaker"	1	0.63%
citronella collar	1	0.63%
shock collar or mat	0	0%
"tap" on nose or bottom	16	10.06%
spanking	1	0.63%
Voters: 159. You may not vote on this poll

12-14-2005, 10:34 AM	#16
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	No was one of the very first commands that Toto learned ... it is invaluable! I shudder to think what would happen if anyone used any of the "contact corrections" on Toto!! I suppose "to each his own" but I just can't understand why anyone would yell at or hit one of these babies!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

12-14-2005, 11:42 AM	#18
sabrinasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texas Posts: 769	I checked firm no - it wouldn't let me put more than one - but I also use time out in kennel if they get in a fight. I don't want them to avoid their kennel though so that's just for a "big" no no. __________________ Frankie (the MOM), Sabrina, and Elvira

12-14-2005, 12:46 PM	#20
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	We use the firm NO and that works most of the time...we sometimes have to pull out the water bottle!! They hate to get wet so now we don't have to even use it, we just show it to them...other than that we don't discipline them, we thought about time outs but those don't see to do our girls any good!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

12-14-2005, 12:54 PM	#21
toninm My Yorkie is my life Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,187	I do both ...I say NO! and then sometimes if what he did was really bad I give him a good tap on the butt! __________________ Toni & Dollar http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?i=212581

12-14-2005, 11:08 AM	#17
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Generally, all we have to to is say "Trixie!" in a low voice and point at her. If you point at her, she's knows she's in trouble and will duck her head and hide. If she's doing that, there is no need to do anything else.

12-14-2005, 08:13 PM	#22
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Can you make a poll where we can check more than one? __________________ Kristy & Stewie

12-14-2005, 08:30 PM	#23
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	Don't be a "Bad Girl" or "Bad Boy" in a different tone of voice works in my household most of the time...lol. or they have nicknames and when they hear those they know they have done something wrong. For instance. Miss Itzi is idder bit. As mine seem to be very eager to please me... I am very blessed. I think the best is the barking... Like when a dog barks on television they all go nuts... we just say "tv!!" and they stop. Or if they are barking at something outside... I will tell them thank you ,I see!! But you know that I have to be alerted to leaves falling..lol __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

12-14-2005, 09:37 PM	#24
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	Ted is also very eager to please....He is also very good with commands so generally that's all I need to do is say off or drop it and he responds most times immediately. I taught him early on the importance of listening to me while I talk with positive rewards, belly rubs and stuff like that. I have to say I think he has better manners than some of the skin kids I raised! __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

12-14-2005, 11:17 PM	#25
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	No works for us.

12-15-2005, 01:41 AM	#26
kewtee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Skagen, Denmark Posts: 769	No works for us. Exept when barking and then we spray with water! I never EVER use their names as a no. The dogs name should ALWAYS be said in a positive tone of voice, so the dogs will come to you when you call. If you associate it's name with a scolding, it will not learn to come when you call. And that goes for humans too... __________________ Mette - proud mother of Kali - 6 lbs, born on March 18th 2004 Mare - 4 lbs, born on January 28th 2005