I love that show, "It's Me or the Dog"! She had a cute little yorkie on there one time. I have made sure I'm the leader of the pack here, and my boys listen really well to me, and I have no behavioral problems. BUT, I never withhold affection. I think that, if you do it right, you can not only be the leader, but you can still be affectionate and loving with your dogs. My boys love to snuggle and be kissed, and I could never withhold affection. I think that affection is a great reward when they do something good. I never yell at my boys, but I tell them "no" in a stern voice. I think certain breeds require more human contact and attention than others, and yorkies are one of the breeds that seem to need lots of attention. Just one of the many things I love about them!
