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mercyme · 07-14-2009, 02:01 PM

I'm still struggling to get ours to walk on a leash consistently, so I'm hardly one to ask, but I would suggest:

1. Buy a harness (one that goes around her body). NEVER walk a Yorkie by a collar as this can damage their throat, i.e. "collapsed trachea"

2. Put the harness on for wearing just around the house, so she may get used to it. If you slap it on and drag her outside for a walk, I think this freaks them out a bit

3. Patience, praise and reward (treats) when they walk well, take it slow, NEVER drag them or pull them if you become impatient.

I have to say We have not walked our pups in a while, maybe that's wrong but it is so brutally hot here in Texas this summer (I'm sure it's hot where you are too !!!!!!) That we just let them out in the backyard in the grass in the evening a bit......it's still 90 degrees here @ 9:00 @ night !!!! doesn't cool off too much, I'm afraid. But I'm not complaining !!!! God Bless Texas

Gennies · 07-14-2009, 04:07 PM

Hello and welcome to YT!! Pixie is sooo sweet and pretty. Thank you for choosing rescue!!!

Ivy Lucille · 07-14-2009, 04:16 PM

Congratulations!!!

lexipoo · 07-14-2009, 04:19 PM

Hi Becky & Pixie,

Congrats on your new baby girl...see is adorable. You will love it here everyone is so friendly and so helpful with any questions or concerns.
Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

mustangbee · 07-14-2009, 04:26 PM

Welcome to our YT Family!

Bellaandhelen · 07-14-2009, 04:27 PM

Hi!

to YT! My Bella is a rescue too

You are going to love it here- there are so many wonderful people and so much information.

anniernc · 07-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Bless you for getting a rescue. There are so many wonderful puppies and dogs that need a good home.

mjharpst · 07-14-2009, 05:39 PM

Welcome to YT! I agree with the posts above, but with lots of patience as she is a rescue! Just use a harness, lots of praise, and consistency. Good luck!

becky k · 07-14-2009, 06:31 PM

welcome becki. my name is also becky just spelled with a y. i have a 11wk old yorkie girl lily kisses. good to have you here.

camile · 07-14-2009, 07:58 PM

Hi and welcome to the YT family and congratulations on your baby girl, I have two. We are working on pulling at the leash ourselves. Good luck.

07-14-2009, 02:01 PM	#16
mercyme Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 82	Welcome Beckie I'm still struggling to get ours to walk on a leash consistently, so I'm hardly one to ask, but I would suggest: 1. Buy a harness (one that goes around her body). NEVER walk a Yorkie by a collar as this can damage their throat, i.e. "collapsed trachea" 2. Put the harness on for wearing just around the house, so she may get used to it. If you slap it on and drag her outside for a walk, I think this freaks them out a bit 3. Patience, praise and reward (treats) when they walk well, take it slow, NEVER drag them or pull them if you become impatient. I have to say We have not walked our pups in a while, maybe that's wrong but it is so brutally hot here in Texas this summer (I'm sure it's hot where you are too !!!!!!) That we just let them out in the backyard in the grass in the evening a bit......it's still 90 degrees here @ 9:00 @ night !!!! doesn't cool off too much, I'm afraid. But I'm not complaining !!!! God Bless Texas

07-14-2009, 04:07 PM	#17
Gennies Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,865	Hello and welcome to YT!! Pixie is sooo sweet and pretty. Thank you for choosing rescue!!! __________________ Gennie, mommy to my two loves: Bambi & Bijou

07-14-2009, 04:16 PM	#18
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	Congratulations!!! __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

07-14-2009, 04:26 PM	#20
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Welcome to our YT Family! __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

07-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#23
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Welcome to YT! I agree with the posts above, but with lots of patience as she is a rescue! Just use a harness, lots of praise, and consistency. Good luck! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

07-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#19
lexipoo Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,892	Hi Becky & Pixie, Congrats on your new baby girl...see is adorable. You will love it here everyone is so friendly and so helpful with any questions or concerns. Hugs Cheryl & Lexi

07-14-2009, 04:27 PM	#21
Bellaandhelen Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Posts: 279	Hi! to YT! My Bella is a rescue too You are going to love it here- there are so many wonderful people and so much information.

07-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#22
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	Bless you for getting a rescue. There are so many wonderful puppies and dogs that need a good home.

07-14-2009, 06:31 PM	#24
becky k Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: romulus michigan Posts: 171	welcome becki. my name is also becky just spelled with a y. i have a 11wk old yorkie girl lily kisses. good to have you here.

07-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#25
camile Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, Indiana Posts: 457	Hi and welcome to the YT family and congratulations on your baby girl, I have two. We are working on pulling at the leash ourselves. Good luck. __________________ My Sweet Baby Girls Chloe Primrose Pink ** Willow Patchouli Blu Miss Abigail