I tried it a couple times when Max was young. Positive reinforcement training is so much more effective, especially with a Yorkie, in my opinion. This does not preclude corrections like "no." Make learning fun and you will have a happy dog. I also agree with Kathy that trust is important.
Withdrawing attention when the dog displays negative behavior is very effective. For instance, during playtime, if puppy Max did not listen to 'no bite', I got up and walked away. Play time over.
When Max was not behaving as desired, it did no good to try to dominate him. It only made him struggle and lose focus more.
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