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Originally Posted by futureyorkiemom  With everything it pays to be consistent! When he bites say "no bite" or whatever phrase you would like to in a firm (not necessarily loud) voice and give him a chew toy. Keep doing it and he will begin to get the picture.
You might say that I don't know what I am talking about because I don't have a yorkie. But I have read every book all the libraries around have to offer and the truth is that when it comes down to it a yorkie is a dog and they function the same way other dogs do and I have been around dogs all my life. I frequently visit pet stores to see if they have yorkies in them. I would never buy one from a pet store but, I still go and play with them. And even fifteen minutes being with one that has a behavorial problem and being consistent with your expectations they learn and begin to grasp what you are saying.
With the potty training keep him on a tight potty schedule. Take him out whenever you think he has to go and when he goes in the right place. Praise the heck out of him.
But whatever you do please don't give up on him. Just like you wouldn't give up on your human child don't give up on this one. He loves you so much! He just isn't sure how to express that love. But once he understands how you like to be loved you will feel like you have the best baby on earth.
Sorry it's so long! But I really have a heart for all dogs and it kills me when the owners give up on them. |
Believe me.....I DON'T WANT TO GIVE HIM UP, it would be too painful I think. After doing all I could to get him & I did RESCUE him. He was from a puppy mill in Missouri. It was exactly what I wanted to do. I know he loves me too! But Mama still needs her sanity!
