Well, based on the information you have provided, I would have to say she needs some training. Millie was significantly calmer at 9 months over 3-6 months, but not perfect by any means. She got more settled at 1 year old and perfect by 2 years old. When that happened, more the things that I was training her to do (like keep out of my way when in the kitchen and to move aside when I was carrying an arm full of something or other) became habit and did not require active training anymore.
However, we trained her to have manners right from the beginning. At 9 months old she was able to walk on a leash, did not nip anyone, did not run wild everywhere, and while she did/does not like it, will behave for the groomers. She hated to be combed too, but tolerated it, because she was trained to do so.
I have to say that there are some dogs that will train themselves and those that are more hyper, but all in all I think you can tell an undisciplined dog when you see one. And from my experience, Yorkies need aggressive active training (ongoing from puppy to adult) in order to get them where you want them to be for the rest of their adult life. |