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Originally Posted by sportschick  Thanks guys. I think that we new Yorkie owners need to just chill out and figure out what works best for US and OUR dogs and not beat ourselves up when we don't fit into the box of every freakin Yorkie book out there.
I love my dog and I feel better tonight that I can figure it all out. |
Yeah, you're getting it. Reread what I posted in one of your other threads... mainly that you do not punish for potty accidents. This is what is confusing your little girl, and is causing her to backslide. You need to ignore the accidents, and super-praise when she does it right. Period. She'll catch on quicker and won't mess up as much. And it will eliminate her confusion as to whether her crate/pen is a good or bad place. She won't pee outside for you because she is afraid to pee while you are watching her. She can't tell if it is a good place or a bad place to pee, she's afraid you will punish her.
Many of your posts read: "I work, I don't have time." Well, you have to make the time, as does everyone else who has a Yorkie puppie. You do get days off? Spend a few, just a few, not forever, with her. When she has problems, it means that you need to put more time into training her, which is telling her when she does something right. Yorkies learn quicker that way. As soon as I stopped punishing my Yorkie, I immediately saw subtle changes toward the good in his behavior, which made me happier being with him, and him happier being with me. I realize this thinking goes against everything we have learned as humans, but just try it with her.
Also, if a specific method is not giving you the results you desire, change the method. All Yorkies are not alike, and some have been through different experiences than others, but I am positive that one method you find on YT will work. Remember too that she is not a 'bad' dog, only that you don't like her behavior at this point in time. Yorkies can sense if you're having feelings other than Love for them.
Good job with the choking incident... but I will warn you here and now: Bully sticks can be just as dangerous.
Good Luck with your girl....