My new puppy, Wilson, is now 5 months old. I took him on from a previous owner and got him as a companion for my 5 year old Yorkie, Mikey. Having lost my 15+ year old Yorkie, Teddy, back in November (to various health issues) I didn't want Mikey to be an only dog when he'd always been part of a pair. When Wilson arrived, Mikey was over the moon! In turn, Wilson adopted Mikey as a parent - sticking to him like glue 24/7 ... But then the problems began; they are hell when walking out together! We've had pairs of male Yorkies for over 40 years without any walkies issues. They are both leashed and begin yelling and scrapping the minute I leave the house. Mikey walks ahead in a straight line while Wilson leaps ahead of him, shoots sideways, before dashing directly in front of my path! If I'm not extra careful, he'll have me over on the ground! He tries to leap at any passing person in the street, tangles himself around Mikey, and has the extra awful habit of attempting to wind himself around my legs. So, OK, they're only Yorkies but, to be honest, they are as strong as oxen and I have difficulty just holding onto them! All throughout the walk they are yelling their heads off at everything and heaven help me if another dog comes along. Mikey on his own is fine ... but when they're a pair ...
They usually make straight for the vet's surgery on the way back, and it's even worse if they cannot barge directly through the open door. When inside the vet's, they're still yelling until someone gives them a treat!!! My schedule doesn't allow me to go to puppy training classes so, PLEASE, any suggestions???
