 I have a runner!
Please help! I was asked to take in a three year old Yorkie whose owners didn't have time for her and who had kept her in a crate most of her life. I love this baby dearly; however, she tries to sneak out of the house at the slightest movement of the door. We live 1/2 mile from the highway and twice she has gotten away from me and headed straight for the road. She thinks my chasing her is hilarious! This morning I was in the middle of the road in my pajamas with both lanes of traffic at a complete stop! She refused to come to me and ran from me and everyone else who tried to help. Finally, a kind man with another Yorkie sat in the road and showed my baby his dog. That did the trick and I was able to "catch" her and walk the 1/2 mile back home - did I say in my pajamas - carrying her! I did not want to punish her as I was afraid she might never come back if this happens again. The thing is - this CANNOT happen again - someone is going to wreck or this baby is going to be hurt. Am I doing something wrong? Does she hate me? Please tell me how to handle this situation! Thanks so much!! |