About 1 month ago I got a mutt, Yorkshire Terrier/ Miniature Schnauzer. I did some research on BOTH breeds before I got her. I was COMPLETELY aware that she was be a yip-per/barker. I’m not sure though if she will be the type that’s is going to run away from you constantly, always have to struggle to get her in the house, give her 24/7/265 attention. I don’t mind giving her tons and tons of attention but I would love a break sometimes from always playing, running, and training with her. SHe already runs away from me when I say “come here” and try to make me chase her, I know it is bad to chase a dog, but I HAVE to get her for her not to run away from the yard and getting hurt.
I am aware that she is still a puppy [3 months, 10 days] and she needs lots of attention, exercise and training, and I am giving all of that to the best of my ability, I would just like to know if she will settle down or always, run away and try to get me to chase her, always BEGGING for attention and always VERY hyper and noisy? How can I reduce this, mostly the running away part.
I know Yorks. are terriers and bred to run after mice and rodents, will she have a problem running after squirrels, cars, cats, people? Can I reduce this any way. I don’t have a fenced yard, but I am considering it.
The training is going well, she now knows how to sit, and ”GO to your crate” but only when I have a treat in hand.
Dogs – no matter what the breed – are happiest being bottom of the pack, so the attention you give her must be on your terms, consistent and relative to what you want her to grow up to be. I only have experience raising big dogs but the principals are the same. If you can, take her to puppy socialisation and training classes, practice in a safe fenced area to get her to return to you when off the lead by walking AWAY from her, calling her and making it seem that you are more interesting than anything else she can see (using treats only every now and again once she starts to get the hang of it). Unless you make yourself ‘top dog’ by strong voice, consistent commands, being someone she wants to take notice of – all without any physical punishments, you want a dog that loves and respects you not fears you I am sure – the she will chase off after anything else and you will get very fit and frustrated chasing after her!
Good luck!
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The best way to get a dog to come to you is have it chase YOU. Keep some treats hidden in your hand. With the dog on long lead say its name and come and slowly back away. When the dog comes tp you give praise and treat. If a dog is loose and won’t come tp you,start running in the opposite direction and get it to chase you. You MUST make it coming to you a calm and positive experience ALWAYS. Good luck
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Dogs – no matter what the breed – are happiest being bottom of the pack, so the attention you give her must be on your terms, consistent and relative to what you want her to grow up to be. I only have experience raising big dogs but the principals are the same. If you can, take her to puppy socialisation and training classes, practice in a safe fenced area to get her to return to you when off the lead by walking AWAY from her, calling her and making it seem that you are more interesting than anything else she can see (using treats only every now and again once she starts to get the hang of it). Unless you make yourself ‘top dog’ by strong voice, consistent commands, being someone she wants to take notice of – all without any physical punishments, you want a dog that loves and respects you not fears you I am sure – the she will chase off after anything else and you will get very fit and frustrated chasing after her!
Good luck!
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I have been training dog for over 9 years and one thing I can tell you without even seeing your dog is that you should not treat train. Use hands on praise. By using treats you dog is not learning to respect you and won’t listen if she is full or sees something better ie. squirrel, rabbit, etc. Also anything your puppy does as a puppy , will do as an adult so……. you need to find yourself a trainer that uses training collars and hands on praise. No clickers, No treats. teach you dog to respect you. This way you will know that your dog will listen to you weather you have a steak in your hands or your hands are tied behind your back.
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I’m a certified Master trainer through National K-9 School for Dog Trainers