I have a puller, sometimes when she starts that I just stop until she stops pulling, and try walking again, but she is just geared that way, excited. I saw on some of the training shows on TV to stop and walk the other way. She is 8 now and that is just part of who she is. Our male is the opposite sometimes he gets so slow you almost have to pull him. We have interesting walks sometimes at the park. Gotta love them, Yorkies are very smart little dogs, as for the running from you, maybe try a squeak toy or a clicker and when your baby comes to you, give a small training treat/reward and say good boy/girl. They are very independent and sometimes tend to not do exactly what you want them too. Praise and rewards get better results then scolding. I learned that when I went to puppy classes with my Mia who has gone to Rainbow Bridge. She was a 4 pounder, we just carried her every where, yep all 3 of mine are spoiled but very loving and gentle with everyone they meet and they love kids. That is what I have them for to be my sweet spoiled babies. |