You might try teaching her a couple of new commands - "LEAVE IT" AND "DROP IT". Once little Muffin learns these commands, you can expand it to the point where she will only eat when she has permission - meaning she will look to you for an OK to eat or pick up something with her mouth. To be honest I have never done this with the Yorkies, but I did with the Irish Setters I had years ago. Not only is it a safety net for little vacuum cleaners, it also helps reinforce respect. |