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10-31-2014, 11:38 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pasadena, Ca, USA
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| Yorkie pulls against leash (protests direction) Hello all, I'm in a unique situation. I just moved in with my girlfriend who has a 3yo yorkie named Lilikoi -- I work on the phone from home, and Lilikoi isn't house (or otherwise) trained. I'll save questions for request barking for another time. Right now, I need to keep her on a leash clipped to me so that she doesn't randomly "go" in the apartment -- no problem. I keep her crate nearby, and she finds comfort in her crate. When I need to move around though, she'll follow me SOMETIMES.. other times, it feels like we're gearing up for a power struggle and I end up having to just carry her (she does try to run sometimes). This is the same thing with walks outside, and it's frustrating. I can't be the only one that's dealt with a willful Yorkie that won't walk/follow along.. what did you do to remedy this? I'm new to dog ownership and want to hire a dog trainer, but in the meanwhile.. I also want to educate / train myself to be a good dog owner / trainer as well. Appreciate your input and advice!! |
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11-04-2014, 12:15 AM | #2 |
aka ♥SquishyFace♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: n/a
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| Hello! There is tons of info on this site re: walking and barking etc. I found it helpful to work with a dog behaviorist for the issues you mentioned. (He really sucked for separation anxiety and jaded me but that's another story...lol). It sounds like you could use some professional guidance on how to assert yourself so that your puppy isn't confused about who leads on the walk. Seriously, I know a lot of people are intimidated by the cost of a trainer but the lessons last a lifetime and it really is worth the time and small expense so that you and your dog can learn to communicate. |
11-07-2014, 05:56 AM | #3 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| I hope you are using a good secure harness when you are moving around with her? That is the first thing to take care of. A good harness will give you better control over the dog. Yorkies do not have the muscle around the neck and trachea area to protect sensitive parts that can be injured with a regular collar. |
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