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Ami Hi, I am new to this but I need help training my 11 month old Yorkie to come when called. She starts to come then turns and goes the other way.She also is an escape artist and gets out of the fence now and then.Its bad when we have to chase her down the street.This is my first Yorkie so I don't know what to do with her when she does this. She only weighs 4 pounds but she's a stinker. My last dog was a Rottweiler and I loved him to pieces.He trained so easy but Ami is completely different.( I am 81 and have had lots of dogs but never one as independent as This one.) |
Welcome to YorkieTalk and welcome to the world of independent Yorkies! I find that chasing a Yorkie is a game to them. I get where they can see me then without looking at them in the eye.. I get a silly higher pitched voice and act like I'm giving attention to someone else. They can't stand not getting the attention and run to me. I use boiled chicken for only important times of training. It works good when they are scared in the show ring. But in your case, I would sit on the floor and hold the chicken out and set one piece near her for a taste, then I would hold one piece out for her to come and eat it out of my hand as I am calling or talking to her for trust. I use a special word when when I give my treats so that word becomes important to them. There are many professional trainers on here, hopefully they will give you better advice. Again, welcome to YorkieTalk! |
LOL I understand completely. Yorkies are big dogs in little bodies and they let you know it from the start. LOL I have found that if I say my pup's name and "come" (with a treat in hand) my pup will come to me when I say this. Example: "Sophie come", she comes, I give treat and say "come", "come", "Good girl", as she is eating her treat. It will take a while but it will work if we are consistent. Do this a lot when with her and she will get the message. I understand how important it is that our pets "come" when called. It's a safety issue and can save their lives. Good luck, this is an easy way to train for this issue and gives great results. Just remember, got to have treats on hand at all times. LOL You can do it!! |
Welcome to YT!!! |
Great advice! :) Just so long as they're food-orientated....!!! :D Unfortunately Harry isn't....I always carry one of those little Kong Air squeaky tennis balls with me - "Harry, come" and one huge squeak on the ball (like the noise of a mad mouse ;)) always does the trick. They've got to WANT to come back, you need to distract her from 'the attraction'. It's just finding the trigger that helps you...! :) Oh, and welcome from the UK! Sally + Harry :aimeeyork x |
Ami Thank you for the information. At this point I will try anything.Ami is not much of an eater so really doesn't care if she gets a treat or not.She does love squeeky toys.:aimeeyork |
Welcome to YT! We took puppy classes with Katie Scarlett. The trainers were a big help to me in learning and teaching basic commands like come. Good luck to you! |
I have a stubborn little girl also. She has no idea or acts like she doesn't what the word come means but if you say "chicken" she will run as hard as she can to get to you lol. I know its not the best method but it works for her. |
Welcome to Yorkie Talk Helen. You have gotten some good advice. You can put her a leash when she goes out to potty. When my leg was broken I could not get outside. I hooked a 10 foot piece of light cord to my dogs harness. (It is not good to hook a leash on their collar). My yard is fenced too, but i was afraid of Hawks and Owls grabbing them Could you have some one fix the fence for you ? It is very scary when they get out, they can be hit by a car, or stolen. |
I don't have anything to add to the great advice you've already been given. But I did want to say WELCOME to YT!:D |
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