Heeeelllpp Please!

[jesse_3]

Right now, I am training my aunts dog (a lab/dalmatian mix, I know, that is a HUGE difference) Anyways, persistancy works. I almost gave up with the training when Alex went backwards! She had learned sit, and quit jumping, then she turned around and started jumping and wouldn't listen to me! I just kept on, and "retaught" her that when I say down/no/sit, that is what I mean!

All I would say, is use positive words, and I have found that showing what is good to chew on (a toy) and what is not good to chew on works very well. Never use negative training.

Try to take a ball or a favorite stuffed toy and get his full attention by tieing him up in a little area where it is just you, and telling him sit. After he sits successfully (you might have to make him sit for a couple of tries) you give him the toy and play. After about a 3 minute session, give him a 5 minute break of offleash time and play time, then do another three minute session. Do about five three minute sessions a night. Thank you for not giving up on Scrappy Doo!

Good Luck!-
Steph (and the gang)

[dab_20]

Well to help him sleep threw the night, never let him have a nap right before bed. Then when it's time to sleep he will have renewed energy. Give him vigorous exercize before bed. (about a half hour before bed time) I have never heard of the yorkie breed having these problems, so it's not because he's a yorkie. He is old enough now to hold going potty all night now, so if he crys during the night, don't give in. It took Molli until she was 10 months old to be potty trained, so don't give up. Bitter apple works great for chewing on inappropriate things. Make sure when you correct him for chewing on things that you give him a toy right away, and lots of praise.

Good Luck, and don't give up!