OP, if I screamed in your face really loud (a Yorkie's hearing is very, very good) what would you do?
Well, if it was a baby that you'd yell at, he or she would be terrified and probably mess their diaper, cry, not want to come near you...etc.
Think of this pup as a baby. If you wouldn't do it to a baby, then don't do it to a puppy. The learning curve is similar so patience and a soft hand is going to be needed.
Just like with a baby, if he or she does something right you praise, praise, praise! If they do something wrong, you don't smack the child with a newspaper or scream at it (I would hope not at least). You ignore the mistakes and make a bigger then life deal about the accomplishments. |