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Originally Posted by MissFlora  Thank you for the advice. We will start restraining her in the backseat.
As for walks especially, she does have a harness. But I have found even when I give her a firm jerk on her leash, it does no good. After an especially trying walk where I was constantly having to get her attention and giving her a tug reminder with her leash, she seemed almost fearful and wouldn't come to me when we got home.
I don't want to make her fearful or afraid. But I also hate that she won't respond to my commands and directions. Is it possible she is sensitive and I need to use another training method with her?
I wonder if I should get a gentle leader or martingale collar just for training purposes. |
No martingale collar. You definitely don't want a Yorkie with the deadly condition of collapsing trachea.
Gentle Leaders -- Yorkies have escaped from them. Exercise caution if you go that route.
I don't believe in dominating dogs or tugging at their leashes. If your dog shows fear of you, that is a problem in my book. Positive reinforcement training is much more effective in my opinion.
Work first with your dog inside your home without any distractions. She should know basic commands of sit, stay, and down. Then teach "watch me."
Outdoors, work with her in a place without many distractions. Be positive and confident. If you are frustrated and jerking on her collar, this will do nothing to calm her or make her focus.
Look for a good class or private instructor who believes in positive training methods. You and your dog will be much happier.