Ooohhh...so sorry. This is a bad place to be regardless how you got there. If the issue is between you and hubby, the Yorkie being undisciplined and ill mannered won't help. I agree that you can adapt the Yorkie's behavior...and should...if this is truly 'spoilt' behavior...meaning that you do the easy thing and just give in. Many here have described re-conditioning the Yorkie to behavior more acceptable. If Yorkie behaves more mannerly, what will the relationship with hubby become? An honest assessment may be necessary in all cases, but truly, I got all three of my Yorkies as their 'second' owner and none were less than 14 months old when they came to live with me. They are my angels, although not perfectly mannered at all times. But, they do know mommy is maybe more stubborn in what she wants of them and will persist in actively and passively modifying and shaping their behavior, and not just give in. They usually get what they want, but not until I am ready to give it. I wish you the very best in deciding where this path will lead you. |