[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

First, you've only had this puppy for five short days. You've been hitting her with a magazine when she potties where she isn't supposed to potty. Next time she does that hit yourself in the head with the magazine for not watching her closely enough or not taking her out sooner. It's your fault and not her fault. As has already been mentioned, use ONLY positive reinforcement. With a yorkie, you will get nowhere using your current methods of training.


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Third, I would show defiance, as well, if someone hit me with a magazine or jerked the leash, while I was on the other end.