I would hate to you get rid of him over something that can be corrected. Sasha had the same problem. With her she likes rawhide. Especially the sticks. They are just rawhide that is twisted they sell at walmart and petsmart that i know of. Try to start him with basic training like sit stay lay down. Yorkies are very quick learners. Sasha learned sit and lay in less than a hour. I use Alpo Snaps as a treat for her its the only treat she will eat. I just break a piece off and let her smell it then show her what i want her to do. Like sit, break the biscuit the her smell then gently push on her lower back, when her butt touches the floor use the command and give praise and the biscuit. With the chewing on the toys, I know that you said your kids play with him do they ever tease him with thier toys? Because my little nephew would sometimes chase her around the house playing like his toy was going to get her, and when he wasnt around she would chew the toy. I would watch to see if they use thier toys when they play. Choose a command word like leave it or drop it Sashas is stop, and when you catch him chewing something hes not supposed to firmly say the command and get one of his toys. Ussually squeaking a toy will make it sound interesting and they will to do it. Sasha tends to copy a pattern of squeaks. If i pick up a toy and squeak it three times when she gets it she squeaks it three times. Also before giving him the toy getting him to prove to you he really wants it. Like following a command of sit or something. This is what works with Sasha and i hope it works for yours. Its not going to happen overnight it will take sometime and dedication but its well worth it. |