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11-04-2011, 01:48 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas
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| Puppy Classes and Crate Training I'm already looking at schools for Teddy (even though he wont come home for another week) I want him to get socialization as well as learn a little obedience. I have no expectations, it's just a good way for me to spend time with him as well as getting him accustomed to new situations. One class is a canine good citizen class starting in mid-January. I'd like to do this one, however im wondering if I should do puppy class at petsmart in december as well? Has anyone done either type of class? Were they good? Did you have success? Teddy will be 5 months for the petsmart class and 6 months when the CGC class starts. My next question is Wire or Plastic crate? Why? Harness or collar? Thanks!! |
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11-04-2011, 02:16 PM | #2 |
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| I've never done classes with a pup, I've always trained them myself, so sorry, can't give you any recommendations there. I much prefer wire crates. I like the sturdiness of them, the ventilation and how easy they are to clean. Always use a harness for training & walking. I know some on here use breakaway collars for ID tags for their pups, but not to attach a leash & walk them. Congratulations on your new puppy! How exciting
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11-04-2011, 04:35 PM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Wire crate for Yorkies are good, as long as you won't be having them in drafty situations, Plastic is more rubust is some ways, but allows less air flow in. Do puppy socialization and then CGN. There is never too much training you can do, and if you both enjoy go ahead and do it.
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11-04-2011, 09:05 PM | #4 |
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| I did the puppy class at petsmart with Callie and loved it so did she I thought it was great but I know not all petsmarts are the same but I do recommend a puppy class. I used a wire crate and put a blanket over it except for the side with the door. I have always felt wire was sturdier so that's why I chose wire and that's what we used when we had puppies when I was growing up. I would not use a collar for walking the puppy on the leash because it can cause trachea damage in small dogs. I use a collar to hold Callie's tags but never ever hook the leash to it and a harness when she is going to be hooked to the leash.
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11-04-2011, 10:12 PM | #5 |
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| I agree with Taylor. I also use collars for ID purposes only (kitty breakaways to be exact) and a nice buddy belt harness for leash walking. As far as everything else, I can't comment. I gave away Kaji's crate because I didn't want it, and I never took him to any class. I wonder if Kaji is too old for basic obedience? He needs more experience around people he doesn't know.
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11-05-2011, 03:30 AM | #6 |
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| I don't care for crates. I've failed miserably at crate training I worked full time when my shih tzu was a puppy and tried crating him. Boyfriends sister would come over and play with him for an hour on days when no one was home, but it didn't last long (maybe a month?).... especially couldn't take it at night as I just wanted him to sleep in bed. I tried again with Belle (now am a stay at home Mom) and first night she slept quietly in crate. The second night she whined and cried a bit. The third night she found her voice and barked like crazy.... she has slept in my bed ever since I used a plastic travel crate for both of them. I agree with Gemy on the training. Do the puppy classes first, then CGC. I started Belle in Basic Obedience at Petco 4 weeks ago and we are enjoying it so much! She just turned a year old on Nov 1st. I plan to do their 2nd level class next, and then we'll work on CGC @DvlshAngel985 - IMO Kaji isn't too old to do basic obedience. I think that they can start at any age and the socialization and confidence building they get from it is priceless!
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11-05-2011, 07:44 AM | #7 |
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| Brutus did puppy classes through our vet clinic. They were "okay" - I believe the main issue was that all the other pups were large and Brutus didn't really take to them. I did learn alot of tips on training and Brutus learned how to walk on a leash, sit, lay down and the leave it command. I am considering another class, but will only do if there are other dogs his size attending. At first I had a collar on Brutus until I read how dangerous they can be, so he only wears a harness for his walks. I am going to get him a breakaway collar, but haven't gotten around to it. Brutus came crate trained in a plastic crate, but that lasted 2 days. He sleeps with me and is never crated. Luckily for me he did excellent at potty training. I kept him in our 4 Season room at first, then moved him into the middle floor of the house - not an accident yet (knock on wood). Congrats on your new baby. This forum is the best for all different tips on anything and everything. I have learned so much.
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11-05-2011, 09:10 AM | #8 |
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| Hi. Puppy Classes ? I train puppies, so I vote yes, do puppy classes. Hopefully you can train him the basics before classes, like Sit, Enough (barking) and good Quiet, Down, Off and Come. An easy to read and follow book is by Sarah Hodgson DOG PERFECT the user-friendly guide to a well-behaved dog Crate training and type ? I prefer wire crates. You can leave open or cover it to make a snuggy den. I think all dogs should be crate trained. Almost all dogs will have to be in a crate at some point in their life. Crating should not cause more stress but , make them feel more safe in a stressful situation. They will have to be crated, if they are ill and have to stay at the Vets, or have surgery. Dogs can travel on a train, ship, or air planes and stay in many motels, yes they must be crated. If a disaster happens, a hurricane, flooding, earth quake, mud slides, or fires happen and you have to leave your home, a crate is a safe secure place for your dog to be during transport. And ALL Animal friendly shelters require dogs to be crated when inside the shelter building. Dogs that bark excessively, whine, act crazy or aggressive etc. will be told to leave. I know this first hand, we had to leave our home here in Fla. because of a hurricane. My dogs behaved beautifully, they were cozy dry had their own, blankets toys , food and crates. Some people had to rush to Wal-mart and buy a crate before it closed. Their dogs (and Cats) barked, whined, or screamed and tried to get out of the crate. Several people had to put their dogs outside the building, under a tarp, so people could sleep. It was sad and awful.
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11-05-2011, 09:42 AM | #9 | |
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The idea of a crate is that it is a safe den for the pup...a get away where they can't be bothered. With my last yorkie I had kids at home and the rule was if she went to her crate she wasn't to be bothered. My new pup, ZoE will take her self off to her crate to sleep at times, even though she has free run of the house. The only times I lock her in there are when to have her running free, would be a danger to her, i.e.: when the plumber was in & out of the house running lines to a new washer/dryer location or when I dropped a glass correlware bowl and it shards were scattered across the floor. The first thing I do is lock ZoE in her crate so she is safe. I agree with Teresa that having a pup used to a crate is crucial for emergency situations. A good wire crate is an investment that will last the life of your pup.
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11-05-2011, 10:43 AM | #10 | |
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We've had wire crates with all our dogs - they're far easier to clean and you can make them as snug as you wish with a cover etc. We had a disaster with Harry with a plastic crate - Mr. Houdini decided he hated it - nibbled it and chewed his way out of it and met me one day at the front door . He was only 4 months old aaargh! And always a harness for walking (I personally use Choke Free) but he wears a collar also with his id tag on. Brilliant fun isn't it, all this planning?!!? Sally + Harry x | |
11-05-2011, 02:37 PM | #11 |
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| thanks! So what im wondering with all these babies sleeping in your bed, how does that work with potty training? Also, i'd prefer not to have to do puppy pads forever lol Im a stay at home mom so I can watch this little guy like a hawk! breakaway collar? like a kitty collar? I totally am loving all this planning! |
11-05-2011, 02:49 PM | #12 | |
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11-05-2011, 03:01 PM | #13 | |
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I plan to always use potty pads with her as there have been so many times with our Shih Tzu that we have had to be gone for several hours & sometimes I have to find someone to let them out. After this occurred, I swore any other dogs I would get would be pad trained. Also, we get a lot of bad (cold), snowy weather & I don't want her to have to go out in it on really nasty days. I personally don't like going out in it some days myself.
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11-05-2011, 06:09 PM | #14 | |
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11-06-2011, 02:03 AM | #15 | |
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Puppy pads didn't ever work for us - he used to 'fetch' them to us like it was his new pressie and I just couldn't break that habit. I'm a stay-at-home, too - so it was vigilance when he was young (after all the normal triggers plus added times too) and saying "good pee-pee" (etc!) when he was performing. He now does pees and poops on command outside which is handy when it's yucky out! And yes, a breakaway collar's like a kitty collar - small and soft with elastic in them. Happy shopping!! Sally + Harry x | |
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