[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Good detective work, yes, it's very possible, and who knows how long he had to stay outside with previous owner without food or water even. Also, peeing in the belly band probably was very uncomfortable and strange feeling, dogs innately hate to be in the own urine.

Regarding throwing treats on the floor, I think you must not let them know you are out of treats, and the treats come from you, not the floor. I would call him to me, and tell him to sit, and give a treat, I would back up closer to the door, and repeat the procedure, with a treat and praise. I don't believe in giving too much praise, a simple "good boy" will do, otherwise you can over excite them if you do the baby talking, for example, "Ooh baby such a good boy, yes he is, isn't he." If he acts really anxious, that's all the further I would go, and then try again next day, but I don't think the situation was that traumatic for him and you might be able to get him to do it all in one day. I have a little pouch I fill with treats that I use to carry around with me, and that way you can train them that there's always a reason to come to you, and they never know when you are out of treats. Cheerios can work for with this because they have so few calories, and dog usually like them enough to do the behavior. If you use chicken, make sure the pieces are very small, it's not so much the amount that motivates them as the food itself.

I don't think he came from a neglected household, he came from his original breeder and a YT member. But his new living situation is completely different. He use to live out in the country, or an isolated area and now he's a big city boy filled with things I'm sure he never experienced on a daily basis. He went from living in a house full of yorkies to being the only one. He is still cautious of buses, bikes, strollers, and big crowds of people, but I'm working on it. I encourage him to keep walking instead of stopping and trying to hide in the bushes. It's only been three weeks but he's gotten loads better. All I have to say it "you're ok, c'mon" and we're walking again, slowly and cautiously, but we're walking. That's progress right?