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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Hi and welcome to YT. I believe that it is normal for an animal to bark back when they hear another animal on TV. You could teach the quiet command but I believe you are fighting against their natural instincts. You can use some pennies in a can or I use a can of compressed air. When Buster barks inappropriately I give a little hiss of the air never directed at him and when he stops I reward him. Please never jerk hard on the leash. I hope you are using the leash with a no choke harness rather than a leash and collar. Yorkie have very delicate trachea's which can easily be crushed or injured. YT recommends the use of the no choke harness. Most dogs like to sniff and smell. Dogs communicate by leaving pee mail so your dog is just checking the neighborhood thread. Once again when your dog is walking by you praise and reward when they are walking correctly. If they are pulling or doing what you don't want them to do stop and don't move until they behave correctly. That is what I have done hopefully others will give you their suggestions and you can figure out what works best for you but always be gentle with their necks. Best wishes Yorkies are great companions.