One of the reasons I chose to stay with large dogs is because of "Small Dog Syndrome"
Because of their small size owners allow all types of behavior that a large or medium dog would not get away with. The toy or small dog is allowed to run the home. I do not subscribe to that, I expect the same from all dogs, I have never had to hit or scream at any dog I have owned, but I make it clear from the get go what is expected. Keno the Yorkie was completely house trained by 5 months. He had never had an accident in the house. Yes I took him out after meals, after a nap, after playing etc. , but I took him out every time. It did not take him long to know what was expected. He now will pee on command, which is a very good thing as we travel with him every where. He is good in the car and just as good in the boat. I have taught him to pee on the swim platform of the boat if needed, if we are underway on a trip across the lake, this is important. The point I am making is that any dog will try and rule the house, and they will if you the owner allow it. |