[Nancy1999]

I hate to argue with admin, but I've got to say I'm a little bothered by some of the advice you have given.

"You do not need to hit your Yorkie, but a stern tap of your hand, or something such as the cardboard part of a paper towel roll will be sufficient"


It is not clear whether you mean hitting the Yorkie with the cardboard or hitting your hand with the cardboard, the noise from this should be enough to stop the behavior. You should never hit your Yorkie with the cardboard part of a paper towel roll, even if this won't hurt them, it will teach them that your hands, are threatening, and this is not good.

Your advice on crating as punishment is also questionable.

"You can also "quarantine" your Yorkie and put him in a crate, leave him alone in the bathroom, or put him in a high area (make sure he won't jump). Don't quarantine him for too long, perhaps 10 or 15 minutes."

Most experts believe that the crate should never be used for punishment, and should be thought as a safe haven. The second part where you suggest the bathroom is fine, as long as that's not a place that you want to happily keep him at other time.


For biting, a firm no with a loud nose usually does the trick, and giving the dog something to chew on, not just a toy, but a chew toy. Remember they are teething at this time and very uncomfortable