|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
07-22-2008, 05:47 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 12
| runaway yorkie! Hi! I have a six month old Yorkie puppy and lately when I take him outside to use the restroom in the backyard he makes a mad dash down the drive to the street. Yesterday, I had to chase him down my street and one street over and was lucky to catch him. These little guys are so fast! Anyway, this really upsets me because I'm scared he will either get hit by a car or I won't be able to catch him. It seems to have gotten worse lately and any time I try to yell for him to come he darts the other direction. Any advice on getting your yorkies to come and prevent them from running away. He normally comes inside the house or when I call him from the backyard but lately he has been making these dashes and it almost impossible to catch him. I try to scold him and tell him "no" very harshly and have popped him on the nose. But, he continues to go on his mad dashes. |
Welcome Guest! | |
07-22-2008, 05:50 AM | #2 |
Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC
Posts: 5,001
| Maybe an obedience class would help...but i think i would keep him on a leash when going outdoors.
__________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin |
07-22-2008, 05:53 AM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
Posts: 710
| Get a large corral....I got mine from Walmart, go online to Walmart and look for site-to-store section ...It's great ..It has 6 interlocking panels (heavy plastic) for about $60 or check craigslist in your state or maybe garage sales, but it work great for my 3 when they are not allowed free run of the yard when it's dark ! We have an enclosed yard, but we also have wild animals in Az., so this keeps them near me at times !!
__________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole |
07-22-2008, 05:59 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 3,306
| You need to keep him on a leash at all times outside. Sorry but Yorkies are terriers - they have a prey drive and they will take off after a bird, squirrel, etc. You MUST keep him on a leash. Classes are great because you will learn how to communicate with him. You need to work on recalls. If you call him and then punish him, why would he come next time? You need to praise him when he comes and give him a treat even if he ran off or did something wrong. Classes are fun anyway, so I would definitely take one!
__________________ |
07-22-2008, 06:16 AM | #5 |
I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana
Posts: 2,718
| I lost my little male yorkie this way. He ran into the street and was hit by a car. If you don't want your heart broken in two and your baby killed, please keep him on a leash. I learned the hard way and at the expense of my baby's life. RIP Peanut
__________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved |
07-22-2008, 06:43 AM | #6 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Posts: 37,147
| Mine have been taught come and stay and dont run off and I still dont trust them off leash. It is best to keep your baby safe and on a leash. No matter how trained they are they could become distracted
__________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427 |
07-22-2008, 03:42 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kansas
Posts: 118
| I have to agree with the others - please use the leash. I lost my yorkie, Max in our front yard when I took him out to potty as he lunged for a coyote just a few feet away from me. The coyote just grabbed him and took off with him. I don't want anyone else to go through the heartbreak we did. Max always stayed with us outside, but even that did not matter when it came to a predator. Jackie |
07-22-2008, 03:46 PM | #8 |
Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA
Posts: 14,766
| keep him on a leash when going outdoors!! that is the best advice... If not sorry to say But I am afaid we'll be reading of your yorkie has been hit by a car or lost and I would hate to hear that. |
07-22-2008, 07:45 PM | #9 |
& pebbleliny ♥ my pups Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LV NV
Posts: 834
| Agreed with the above - Keep your baby on a leash!! It doesn't have to be a 4 foot leash, I use a 5 to 6 foot leash whenever the girls go out the front door. ALWAYS!! By chasing him, he thinks he's playing a game & will keep going.
__________________ MY 's BUDDY & BRONX & BERRI ~ MISSING MY 5 Handstamped pet ID tags at dogsidtagged.com ~ the Crew - YT 10% off code DIDT10YT |
07-22-2008, 07:51 PM | #10 |
I Love My Babies Donating Member | Definatly a leash. The enclosed fence also works great. It only takes one time and they are gone. Never hit... use positive rewards for good behavior. I agree with all of the great advice given above.
__________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: Sandy & Leo Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile |
07-22-2008, 07:52 PM | #11 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 213
| I have to agree with those saying keep him on a leash. I have two yorkies, one that's 5 and I've never let either off his leash. People say, they won't stay with you? He's not trained? -I say, to find out if he'd be good off leash, I would have to take the risk of him being lost. I'm just not willing to take that risk. |
07-23-2008, 05:12 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA
Posts: 2
| Bettern than a leash, is a harness. That is what I use and it is much more humane since it does not choke them. DrMom |
07-23-2008, 05:27 AM | #13 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach!
Posts: 1,016
| When Bernie was little I put him on a short leash and hooked to my belt loops. I read somewhere it would teach them to stay by you. It worked! But you never know about these little guys...they can be unpredictable. I keep him on a leash antime he could wander into danger unexpectedly.
__________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer |
07-23-2008, 05:48 AM | #14 | |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 3,306
| Quote:
__________________ | |
07-23-2008, 06:04 AM | #15 |
Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Posts: 3,510
| A fenced in area or pen...or, a harness and leash is the only way..Please! for the safety of your baby..I have read too many stories lately about babies being hit by cars..it just breaks my heart Just to add..My Pixie has never been let off leash yet..I do not trust her enough and won't risk it..she has a large garden to run free in..but outside..she is on her leash!
__________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"! Last edited by kezza; 07-23-2008 at 06:06 AM. |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Thread Tools | |
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart