[Weaglette]

I have a Yorkie mix who does not behave like a dog. I got her 2 years ago at 6 months. Her distant, non-engaging behavior has always been there and nothing I have done has changed it.

We go to the dog park 3 or 4 days a week. She does not go up to other dogs, she will not run with them or chase them. If one tries to engage her, she ignores them until they lose interest and find a better playmate.

Not once has she chased a ball; if one is thrown she barely glances at it. Toys of any type do not interest her.

The only interaction she gets excited about is small children. But since I don't have any and they aren't allowed at the dog park, that is only on rare occasions.

She comes when called and stays. Heel isn't necessary because she always walks on my left side without running off, most of the time a leash isn't necessary. But these behaviors aren't anything she learned in class. I have taken her for training with 3 different trainers and they've tried to get her to fetch and other actions that would lead to playing. Problem is, she doesn't want treats, so there is no way to entice or reward behavior.

Frankly, all she does at home is lie there, she's not a companion, she's a fixture. This is not what I wanted from a dog and am thinking of getting rid of her and finding a real dog.

Any suggestions?

 

[Weaglette]

I have bought all sorts of treats from the pet store and the vet's office. She's just not interested. Her body position isn't one of fear, she just doesn't understand the need. Frankly, she is self-taught at the stay/heel etc. that's not my worry.
It's the lack of interest in playing, with toys and especially with other dogs. I thought if I took her to the park frequently that she would bond with some of the other dogs (most of the time it's the same ones) and start playing or at least reacting to them. But nothing. I am beginning to think she's really a cat.

 

[Weaglette]

I had 3 different trainers try to work with her individually; they tried all sort of things like hot dog meat.
She was at the vet this week and is healthy, other than some plaque on her teeth.
I'm pretty sure she must have been in a cage before I got her, she didn't know how to act on grass or in the house. But she's had 2 years to adjust so should be over that by now.
She doesn't like to be petted or snuggled, if I pet her or rub her back she stays very still until I finish then jumps up and runs off; she never makes a sound (bark, whine, growl).
This is my only companion and she's really not.