It's definitely all about time. My little one couldn't get down on her back to scratch her belly and it took me almost a year to get to the point to trust me let me pet her and enjoy it. She was actually panicking when I was trying to get her on her back. Gradually and very slowly I tried scratching her belly and at the same time pushing her very little to the side so she would realize that it's safe and a good thing to let herself relax and enjoy.
The result is that she learned to trust me. Now when she feels unsure of something, she just looks at me to tell her that it's nothing or to invite her to come with me and check what is causing her fear.
I know it's not easy but it's a challenge. If you have the patience to work the problem you will both be rewarded and you will have such a bond that you won't believe it.
Something you could try with a brush is to take a brush for human hair and brush your Yorkie with the flat side of the brush witch has no teeth. He will learn that way that brushing is not about hurting but about been tolerant to touch
Maria |