Mom Crowns Staffy 'Mayor of Yapville' During Tantrum and He Totally Earned It
Some might say that having the yappiest dog in town is not a flex. Perhaps they might be right, especially if your dog loves to go out and see other dogs. Some dogs and people don't love to be yapped at, and that's fine. However, yap-prone pups are special, too!
If you thought your dog was the Mayor of Yapville, you might want to hold off on giving them the key to the city. On October 3rd, one Staffordshire Terrier put every other first-class yapper to shame:
After seeing this, I've come to the conclusion that my girl dog and Billy the Staffy must be related. They're completely different breeds and have never even been in the same state as one another, but... I can just feel it.
His mom is right, Billy is the Mayor of Yapville. In this video, the yap session was caused by mom just standing there, which is obviously the most offensive thing she could ever do. Instead of that, she probably should've:
- Given him a new toy.
- Offered him a treat.
- Showered him with love and affection.
- Sat so he could put his big square head in her lap.
Billy is only a year old, which means he's still got a lot of growing to do, both physically and mentally. He's just about the sweetest boy, though he does throw a good tantrum from time to time. They're never without reason, though, at least in his mind. I hope he has fun being Mayor of Yapville for now, and can't wait to see his reelection campaign when the time comes.
When to Ignore a Dog's Whining
If we jumped in fear every time a dog was whining about something, we'd literally never stop jumping. Even the best-trained, most well-behaved dogs in the world will whine on occasion, and it's something you should be prepared for.
If you dog starts whining out of nowhere, you should always give them a once-over to see if anything is really wrong. If they're stuck, limping, or displaying signs of being frightened or in pain (pinned-back ears, shivering, cowering) there may be a problem. However, when you notice whining, approach it neutrally. Don't go high-pitched or act scared. They will match your energy.
Generally, you can and should ignore a dog's whining if:
- You know their basic needs are met (they're fed, they have water, they've recently gone potty).
- They're whining at you from their crate/pen immediately after putting them in.
- They're literally whining for no reason other than that they'd like some attention.
Eventually, if your dog doesn't get what they want and there's no real issue, they'll tire of yapping and go lay down instead. Teaching some independence in pups is always good!
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