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I have tried scolding her but all it does is hurt her feelings. She is very strong willed.
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Scolding for bad potty behavior is a common training mistake. Just don't repeat it. I applaud your perception that this only makes the dog feel bad and further confuses them.
Try training her to poop on the pad by waiting till you see the walk. If your yorkie is anything like mine, there's a bit of walking in circles, the poo-poo-walk, and then the eventual theatrics for getting into poop position. This is plenty of time to take the dog to the pad, say "Go potty" and reward for correctly doing it.
If you haven't taken a training class yet, I recomend it. Frankly, I think all dogs should go to obedience school as it teaches the owner far more than the dog, and those lessons are priceless. I recomend one that uses clicker training. Your trainer may be able ot evaluate the dog better than a person online, and tailor some potty training instructions for you.