Cookie can scream like a little girl!! - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**pinkheadbaby** · 03-12-2010, 01:00 AM

She is the drama queen! If she wants to get away, such as when I decide to look @ her feet, or in her ears, or under her arms, or if you just hold her too long, OMG!! you would think she was being stabbed.
She is perfectly healthy but just doesn't want to stay in one spot too long.
Her scream can be heard upstairs. Do your dogs do anything like this?

**jmm** · 03-12-2010, 11:50 AM

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**momtoboo** · 03-12-2010, 12:41 PM

Boo does the screaming,but not for those reasons. He screams when he is startled. It's an earpiercing scream just like a little female child would make. It always makes me jump out of my skin & rattles my nerves

.I'll never get used to it.

**Matilda's mommy** · 03-12-2010, 01:25 PM

lol yup you have a drama queen

**CeeCee's Mom** · 03-12-2010, 02:10 PM

That is so funny Anne.......No, My two are not screamers BUT I have a pedigreed Exotic cat that will scream if she is displeased. An Exotic is like a persian but with a smushed in face look. I didn't want anyone to think I had an exotic animal from the wild!! LOL!!!!

**nekkidfish** · 03-12-2010, 03:42 PM

Great articles JMM!! Poppy occasionally screams like a girl when I try and clean his face. You'd think I was killing him.

HUGz! Jules

**Snowbody** · 03-12-2010, 04:06 PM

Anne - I don't have a screamer

; I have a stubborn squirmer

. I think they're related.

Actually I do all the screaming when I'm trying to get him to hold still.

(not really) I don't scream I just mutter to myself, loudly.

**jmm** · 03-12-2010, 05:03 PM

I really don't find this all that funny. Your dog responds in this way because it is stressed. Would you find it healthy for yourself to be stressed enough to scream on a regular basis? Lack of handling and gentling will stay with your dog forever. It will make grooming and vet visits increasingly stressful. Your dog may even need sedation for routine things one day. Take the time to seriously work on this. Your dog will thank you later when they are a happy, confident adult.

It is normal for a dog to yelp or scream when a toe is stepped on or they have an ear infection and it hurts. It is not normal for a dog to scream for basic handling.

**tamizami** · 03-12-2010, 11:14 PM

great links, jackie

**Snowbody** · 03-13-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmm

I really don't find this all that funny. Your dog responds in this way because it is stressed. Would you find it healthy for yourself to be stressed enough to scream on a regular basis? Lack of handling and gentling will stay with your dog forever. It will make grooming and vet visits increasingly stressful. Your dog may even need sedation for routine things one day. Take the time to seriously work on this. Your dog will thank you later when they are a happy, confident adult.

It is normal for a dog to yelp or scream when a toe is stepped on or they have an ear infection and it hurts. It is not normal for a dog to scream for basic handling.

Jackie - if you're responding to my post, I was only kidding. Just a joke. I got Tyler when he was already 8 months old so didn't get an early puppy start but have been working on behavior. I don't scream at Tyler...ever. I've been working on his squirming with patience and continuity and it's been paying off. Sorry if you took me seriously.

03-12-2010, 01:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
pinkheadbaby Maltese Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 378	Cookie can scream like a little girl!! She is the drama queen! If she wants to get away, such as when I decide to look @ her feet, or in her ears, or under her arms, or if you just hold her too long, OMG!! you would think she was being stabbed. She is perfectly healthy but just doesn't want to stay in one spot too long. Her scream can be heard upstairs. Do your dogs do anything like this? __________________ Anne, Cookie, Samantha</span></span>

03-12-2010, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,156	Handling & Gentling \| Dog Star Daily http://positivepetparenting.org/ABN%...neGentling.htm Welcome to Dogwise.com Welcome to Dogwise.com Now get to work! The sooner you start the easier things will be. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

03-12-2010, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
momtoboo Maltese Guru Name: Sue Dog's Name: Boo & Hannah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern Ky Posts: 11,147	Boo does the screaming,but not for those reasons. He screams when he is startled. It's an earpiercing scream just like a little female child would make. It always makes me jump out of my skin & rattles my nerves.I'll never get used to it.

03-12-2010, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matilda's mommy Maltese Guru Name: Paula Dog's Name: Matilda and Buttons and Bows Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 16,125	lol yup you have a drama queen __________________

03-12-2010, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
CeeCee's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Dianne Dog's Name: CeeCee (Jacob Maltese) Rain (Bonnie's Angel) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeastern United States Posts: 10,099	That is so funny Anne.......No, My two are not screamers BUT I have a pedigreed Exotic cat that will scream if she is displeased. An Exotic is like a persian but with a smushed in face look. I didn't want anyone to think I had an exotic animal from the wild!! LOL!!!! __________________

03-12-2010, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
nekkidfish Maltese Guru Name: Julee Dog's Name: Poppy, Taz & Cita (a white shepherd mix) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal USA Posts: 1,128	Great articles JMM!! Poppy occasionally screams like a girl when I try and clean his face. You'd think I was killing him. HUGz! Jules __________________ "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Cheryl Zuccaro

03-12-2010, 04:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 12,944	Anne - I don't have a screamer ; I have a stubborn squirmer. I think they're related. Actually I do all the screaming when I'm trying to get him to hold still. (not really) I don't scream I just mutter to myself, loudly. __________________

03-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,156	I really don't find this all that funny. Your dog responds in this way because it is stressed. Would you find it healthy for yourself to be stressed enough to scream on a regular basis? Lack of handling and gentling will stay with your dog forever. It will make grooming and vet visits increasingly stressful. Your dog may even need sedation for routine things one day. Take the time to seriously work on this. Your dog will thank you later when they are a happy, confident adult. It is normal for a dog to yelp or scream when a toe is stepped on or they have an ear infection and it hurts. It is not normal for a dog to scream for basic handling. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

03-12-2010, 11:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
tamizami Maltese Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 2,476	great links, jackie __________________ Tami, Reina, & Stuart Little My recommendation for best dog healthcare book EVER: "Scared Poopless" by Jan Rasmusen; WINNER, Ben Franklin Award Best Health Book of any kind; WINNER, USABookNews Award Best Animal Pet Health Book; FINALIST, Dog Writers Association Best Care and Health Book; Recommended by the Animal Protection Institute and countless vets.

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