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I'm getting frustrated with a pup I am getting very frustrated with my 8 month old little boy. He is a very very strong willed little man. He will not come when asked it is taking me an hour most nights to get him to his kennel at night. He goes under the bed where he can't be reached and will not come out. he runs and hides from me. If I'm sitting on the couch he will come up and cuddle so he is affectionate. I just don't know how to break the will without doing harm to his personality. He is a smart little cookie sometimes to smart for his own good. Any ideas or suggestions I am having a very difficult time training him at all. I need help.:animal36 |
Yorkies are harder to train, because they are smarter they aren’t into pleasing as much as some dogs.. Most are food oriented, so training with food produces fast results, you can keep some kibble or a small treat like a cheerio in a small bag that you keep with you all day. Throughout the day, call his name, and give him a treat. Maybe you could do it at first when your sitting on the couch, since he’s more likely to come. At first you give him a treat every time he comes to you, that's why it should be small. He’s use to something bad happening every time he comes to you, and you should make it seem like something good’s going to happen. Have you thought about feeding him in his crate, this can help them like their crates better. |
Now your frustration is boiling over and he is picking up on that too!!! I agree with Nancy, something positive needs to be connected with an action. I would strongly advise signing up for puppy classes....they can help you with training methods that these babies respond to best, and they will help you with your exasperation and frustration, dealing with your strong willed terrier......which is a classic personality for a terrier! |
my boy is the same way...he is very very stubborn..will not come when called, runs from me and generally very disobedient...he also has strong resource guarding issues...Ive spent hundreds on trainers and even have one come to the house...Im just convinced that its his personality....no advice but i can totally relate!!! |
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OP, I could try to help you learn now to train him so that he gains respect for you and has fun doing your bidding but it would involve a lot of your time at first until he "gets it". Do you have a baby, young children, other things that will prevent you working much with him? You needn't answer here if you don't feel comfortable sharing that info but just give me a clue how much time you have to address his needs and what distractions will exist during this training time. You can PM me that info if you would like. Could you tell me all about him and any other dogs, what exercise he has, what training has been tried, describe his day? One thing first, if you put him on his back and hold him down, what does he do? |
Deep Breath and completely change your night time routine. My Bella scooted and was quick like a bunny when I needed to get her. So FOOD was the answer. Just as stated above, every time I walked past her and she did not scoot away, she got Cheerios...every time I called her even from one end of the sofa to the other, she got her treat. Plus teaching her the word sit was another game changer. I would ask her to sit and give her a treat. I hope some of this helps.........luck! |
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Well, maybe not that soon, lol, but start small and do not act frustrated. He picks up on that. |
Maybe puppy classes would help. I would get something good for training like chicken or hotdogs, and try that. Joel also wouldn't like his crate but I've been giving him good stuff in the crate and he's going there by himself more.:D |
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