Thanks for such fast replies! Like I said, I know he's really young, so I'm not expecting him to be trained anytime soon, but I want to get him on the right track as soon as possible since I know Yorkies are notorious for being hard to housebreak.
I tried the treats, but he really isn't one for them. I've tried lots (my parents have let me sample some of their dogs', and I bought some other types), but he nibbles for, like, a second and then isn't interested. I praise him lots, though, and love on him, because that seems to be his favorite treat.
And if saying "no" is a bad idea, how do you get across that in the house isn't the place to go? I'm def. a supporter of positive reinforcement, and I do that much more, but I don't know how to let him know that inside isn't where we go. Any alternatives?
Gotta go...Bailey nibbles. |