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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  I am the Leader of the Pack in my dog house. I have never withheld affection but lavish it on them. I have never punished except to hollar yesterday when my pregnant bitch attacked one of my nine week old babies. I had only put them down for a "trial run" in the big dog room and I was there with them. She has never been aggressive in any way but being pregnant her hormones are running wild. I have found that an abundance of praise and loving goes a long way on establishing that YOU are the leader of the pack. |
When experts such as this give advise they are referring to all breeds, and speaking to people who are having difficulty establishing dominance. There are other ways to establish dominance, but withholding affection from a yorkie is just too difficult for most of us. Walking is another way to establish dominance; and as the pack leader you should be slightly in front of your dog, this is much easier than not giving them lovin.