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Old 02-21-2006, 03:56 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by yorkiesrock
My yorkie knows how to sit but now I want to train him to give me his paw. How do I do this? So far I have just been telling him to sit and I grab his paw and say give me paw. Is there another way of training him to give me his paw?
I read that giving one syllable word commands is best at first. Tell him "sit," then say, "paw" and take his paw. Give him little treats (Cheerios work great) until the cows come home. Only teach in 5 minute increments. He'll get the point eventually.
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