Lindsey,
It would help if you could either keep treats on your person or else stashed in any room where she might go with forbidden item. Then, either say "treat" or let her see that you have one. As she's dropping the item, say "drop it". Then, roll the treats in the opposite direction so that she chases them and you can reach what you are trying to get. She will eventually learn what "drop it" means.
It's important that you practice this many, many times with low value items like her toys. It's also important that you give back the item that she has as often as you can. You don't want "drop it" to always mean the end of her fun! In fact, your goal should be that you give back what she has in her mouth 90% of the time. That's alot of practice with lower value objects!
__________________  FirstYorkie
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