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02-22-2009, 08:10 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, In
Posts: 12
| A few problems Hi, I have an angel of a yorkie... for the most part. We have a few problems that still haven't been resolved from training, and I wanted to see if any of you had any input. problem #1) She bites my hands when sleepy. That's the only time she starts biting. I try to put her up when she starts biting to let her know that's not acceptable, but sometimes (based on when I get home from work) that means she's only out and running free for a very short amount of time. I tried everything I have read, like popping her on the nose, holding her mouth shut, or yelping, but nothing deters her. problem #2) she's going potty in the wrong areas. We are litter box training her, and she was doing very well with that. She won't pee in the litter box, but will poop. She pees on a potty pad right in front of the litter box. The problem is, lately, she hasn't been peeing on the pad. Sometimes she will go right in front of the pad, and sometimes right next to it. This only happens when I'm at home though. She has very few accidents when she's at home during the day. I give her a treat when she goes in the right places, but won't if she doesn't. Problem #3) she's very possessive of her things (and my things). If you pick something of hers up, she will immediately try to take it out of your hands. She's not very aggressive about it as she doesn't attack you, she just will try to get it. I think it's a game to her. problem #4) I somehow messed up and allowed her to be the pack leader. How do I change that? I want to get her a playmate so that she's not as bored during the day, but I want to fix these problems before I do. Especially problem #3, since she will have to share, or I would have to make sure that she doesn't take puppy #2's stuff away from it. I also don't want to negatively influence puppy #2. |
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02-22-2009, 11:04 AM | #2 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
Posts: 11,257
| Welcome! I can try and help with the pack leader- i think we've all been there The most important thing is her food- if you free feed you should think about chaging that. She needs to know her food comes from you. Layla has to sit politely while i make her food and then (thi smay sound dumb) i pretent to eat some of it to show her that i eat first, then she can have waht is left. She has to sit and "look at me" while i put her food down and then she waits to be released. Same with her treats- nothing is free- make her sit, or down for her treats. Walking is also a great way to establish leadership. She must walk beside you- not in front of you. IF she starts to pull- stop and walk the oppsotie way so she sees that you are in control of the walk. Good luck |
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