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RemydeHaviland · 07-22-2009, 10:16 AM

changing to suit your yorkie?

I think I'm being slowly, quite effectively trained by the littler stinker!

Remy comes to work every day, and at first used to lay on the floor next to my desk. Well, he migrated to the TOP of the desk. Now, because he tends to jump off (which is bad because it is too high) he now has his own "chair" pulled up to the edge so he can hop on and off at will. He is disarmingly cute, but I have the sneaking feeling I'm being manipulated!!!

When do you draw the line between discipline and just giving in????

QuickSilver · 07-22-2009, 10:22 AM

Ha ha! I have also had a similar migration at work. I draw the line at him sitting on my keyboard, but he hasn't given up hope. Sometimes I will put a blanket on my lap and let him lie there while I work.

QuickSilver · 07-22-2009, 10:24 AM

The other thing has been good for both of us; he gets really antsy if I don't take him outside to play in the park every day. AND he's not happy if we go to the park and I just sit there. I have to be walking / running around with him. You know how exercise programs tell you to get a buddy so you won't skip out on your daily regimen? They should tell you to get a yorkie.

RemydeHaviland · 07-22-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

he gets really antsy if I don't take him outside to play in the park every day.

Ha ha - Remy is the same! Fortunately most days I can dress very casual (aka flip flops) so the walking, playing is no problem. I usually bring one of his toys and around mid afternoon he brings it by my desk and drops it expecting to play. LOL we have a SHORT fetch session before he gets the "I have work, go lay down" instruction. One thing, he does not yet understand that when I am in a suit, heels and hosery that running up and down the stairs outside of my office IS NOT possible. Sometimes he gets soooo mad when I just try to do the quick in-and-out potty walk! And, you can forget someone else walking him, I've had others try to take him out when I am occupied but he absolutely puts on the brakes and just won't go unless I come along!

07-22-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
RemydeHaviland Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire Posts: 640	Do you find yourself.... changing to suit your yorkie? I think I'm being slowly, quite effectively trained by the littler stinker! Remy comes to work every day, and at first used to lay on the floor next to my desk. Well, he migrated to the TOP of the desk. Now, because he tends to jump off (which is bad because it is too high) he now has his own "chair" pulled up to the edge so he can hop on and off at will. He is disarmingly cute, but I have the sneaking feeling I'm being manipulated!!! When do you draw the line between discipline and just giving in???? __________________ Susanne and Remy

07-22-2009, 10:22 AM	#2
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Ha ha! I have also had a similar migration at work. I draw the line at him sitting on my keyboard, but he hasn't given up hope. Sometimes I will put a blanket on my lap and let him lie there while I work. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

07-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#3
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	The other thing has been good for both of us; he gets really antsy if I don't take him outside to play in the park every day. AND he's not happy if we go to the park and I just sit there. I have to be walking / running around with him. You know how exercise programs tell you to get a buddy so you won't skip out on your daily regimen? They should tell you to get a yorkie. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.