Small dogs are usually just in it for the treats and aren't interested in doing something you want until they know what's in it for them. They are far more human-like in this regard than the larger dogs, who often do things for achievement and praise and even pride. Small dogs and particularly Yorkies are in it for what they can get. Tibbe only works for his "paycheck" usually. Well, not so much anymore - now that doing things is fairly rote for him. But when he was younger, he expected to get paid for his work and no doubt about it. But even today, if I forgot to give him his treat for coming in when called from outside, he will stand by the couch for 30 minutes until I get him his "paycheck"! Little toot.
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |