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Originally Posted by yorkieusa  Was that what she meant by butt paper?
Wow! I didn't understand. No, no, no. Never, ever spank them. You will never get them trained doing that, plus they will fear you. |
Tensley is NEVER spanked! The "butt paper" is a rolled piece of paper that our vet suggested using for the "dog with attitude". How a Yorkie knows what's it all about it beyond me but Tensley does. The vet says it forces the Terrier mind to refocus. Tensley certainly refocuses when I mention "butt paper" (I think he's wondering if I'll ever use it). I'd rather use the positive reinforcement method though. HOWEVER (and that's a big however), my vet does NOT advocate using treats all the time since this is how alot of Yorkies put on weight. It's almost a double edge sort of thing. Sometimes, when he gets the "super 'tude" going though I have to remove him from everything and put him in his crate. That breaks my heart!
I've heard from some Yorkie owners that it does get better when they reach about a year old or so. They say it's almost like a light switch goes off in their minds and they become the best little dogs in the world. I can only hope!