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Originally Posted by Maximo  Look for a ferret harness at a pet store or online. Several members here with tiny pups used them.
Yorkies are prone to collapsed trachea, a debilitating and deadly condition. Using a leash attached to a collar puts too much pressure on their delicate necks.
For leash training, try having a helper stand 10 feet in front of you and Miso and encourage Miso to walk to them. Maintain a calm and confident demeanor yourself and say, "Let's go" happily as you move forward.
Max took a few days to get off of our driveway, but then he was off and walking. Practice every day and Miso will probably do the same.
Also, be careful with the cheese. Yorkies are also prone to pancreatitis and fatty foods like cheese can be one of the triggers. |
All very good advice.
PLEASE use a harness on your pup. Collars are very bad for their necks if they are attached to a leash. Also, please get your pup checked by a vet to make sure that no damage has already been done to the pup's neck (the screaming concerns me). A ferret harness is a good suggestion.
As for walking attached to a leash, I don't have any tips. My pups LOVE going for walks, so we never have a problem getting them to move
