Bindi is still just a wee little lass. Time and patience and lots of praise will take care of the problem... What I would suggest is to first get her used to wearing the harness by putting it on her several times a day for short periods of time. Always praising her when she "ignores" the harness. Next attach the leash and let her drag it around the house -- under constant close supervision to avoid an injury. Once she learns the "feel" of the leash attached to the harness, then pick up the end of the leash and hold it. Always give her a quick release and reward so that she will know there is an end. As she gets more accustomed to the harness/leash start holding it longer and even put a bit of pressure and release so that she will get used to that too.
I know it sounds very involved, but is is easy as pie. In training, you never ever want to start with the goal. You have to find a place where you are both comfortable to start and then start building in tiny Yorkie steps making sure that Bindi is comfortable with each before you progress to the next.
In no time at all she will be walking on the harness/leash like a real pro! |