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tkelly · 06-24-2012, 05:44 PM

Bentley is SUCH a character. His antics keep us on our toes and keep us laughing. I do worry about his jumping though. He has no idea how small he is and will jump right off the couch or the recliner. He is very fast and some times we just can't catch him. I am hoping he will eventually break 5 lbs and then MAYBE I won't worry about it so much, but right now he is just 3 lbs of fun. As I am typing this he has my 13 lb yorki poo pinned in the corner and is daring her to chase him.

lisaly · 06-24-2012, 08:15 PM

Bentley sounds adorable! It's difficult to stop the jumping, particularly when they are fast and so energetic, but you might be able to encourage your little boy to use steps instead of jumping. Particularly with the little ones, it's best to avoid jumping if possible beause of their knees. I do a lot to keep my three year old from jumping in the house, but when she runs after her ball, it seems like often she is flying through the air trying to catch her ball when she play fetch.

06-24-2012, 05:44 PM	#1
tkelly Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: manchester tn Posts: 51	Love love my silly, quirky pup. Bentley is SUCH a character. His antics keep us on our toes and keep us laughing. I do worry about his jumping though. He has no idea how small he is and will jump right off the couch or the recliner. He is very fast and some times we just can't catch him. I am hoping he will eventually break 5 lbs and then MAYBE I won't worry about it so much, but right now he is just 3 lbs of fun. As I am typing this he has my 13 lb yorki poo pinned in the corner and is daring her to chase him.

06-24-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	Bentley sounds adorable! It's difficult to stop the jumping, particularly when they are fast and so energetic, but you might be able to encourage your little boy to use steps instead of jumping. Particularly with the little ones, it's best to avoid jumping if possible beause of their knees. I do a lot to keep my three year old from jumping in the house, but when she runs after her ball, it seems like often she is flying through the air trying to catch her ball when she play fetch.