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amspoelstra · 09-28-2005, 05:38 PM

I'm soooo proud of my little pup. She's all graduated from puppy kindergarten (an 'obedience class' for puppies). In order to graduate, she had to show three things she learned to the whole class. She did a great sit, watch me and down. And then I told her to sit, and stay, walked about 15 yards backwards and asked her to come to me. She did it all perfect and without hesitation!!! I'm sooo proud.

yorkiegold · 09-28-2005, 05:46 PM

Good job. There's nothing better in my opinion! Keep up the good work.

CJ

gleim516 · 09-28-2005, 07:52 PM

How old was your baby when you enrolled into puppy class. I need to get Harley into class so he learns how to do that.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 09-28-2005, 09:21 PM

That is so great! the time and energy you invest now is so priceless on the bonding and relationship you will develop. I am a firm believer in obedience training. It is so important. Congratulations!

Latuya · 09-28-2005, 10:37 PM

Congrats!!! We tried the puppy classes when Gus was done with his shots, but he was not having it. He just did not do well at all. I guess you can say he buckled under the pressure. I had better luck with working with him here at home. He can sit, shake, lay down, stay, dance, and he knows his bunny and he knows his ball. I could empty all his toys on the floor and ask him to bring me his ball and he will sniff and search till he finds it. The same for his bunny.

Hamoth · 09-29-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gleim516

How old was your baby when you enrolled into puppy class. I need to get Harley into class so he learns how to do that.

Never too late...Any time after 8-9 weeks is considered valid for beginning training. Puppy kindergarten is usefull for more than just learning some basic obediance skills, it teaches the owner how to train their dog, and builds a solid foundation for the future of the owner/dog relationship. As an added bonus, it helps the dog correctly socialize so that it's not overly agressive or shy!

If you have a puppy that's of age, look for local classes as soon as you can.

alaskayorkie · 09-29-2005, 01:09 AM

Congratulations! Believe me, it's worth it. I signed up for obedience for no other reason than to get Eddie to come when I called him, and today it paid off. I let him off the leash at the park, another dog barked and Eddie took off. I got him to stop with some frantic screams, but he just stood there, about 25 yards away, looking at the other dog. Finally, I did the "Eddie, come!" that we do in class, and he turned around and sprinted toward me. That one instance made the obedience class pay for itself, because the other dog was across a street.

amspoelstra · 09-29-2005, 04:04 AM

Thanks everybody. Trixie was 5 months when we got started. I started it because Trixie is my first dog and I want to make sure we are doing things right. Not only bonding between me and her, but also to socialize her with other dogs. It was sooooo worth it. She has learned a lot and we had a lot of fun.

YorkieChanel · 09-29-2005, 12:26 PM

Great i was wondering what tests they went through. i am in puppy class. kinda older than the rest but since she is small she got in. mine now is 10 months and the rest are 4 and 5 to even 6 months.

She is learing. She does the stay very well, sit all the time, leave it and she comes around me and sits and looks at me to see if i am going to give her something if not i tell her take it and click an she will take it. Our class is with the clicker. She just started to lay. Before she would find a way to get around my hand with the treat. The lose leash walking sometimes goes great which brings me to my next sentence. I know for a fact that if i let her go and she does this, i call her and SHE DOESNT come becuase she is soo happy running around and barking at kids walking on sidewalk and cars and all. She is into her own world. The only way she comes after me is when i run away from her. Need to practice the come command more. But this will be our next class. So we will see. I think she will pass. Funny, its liek having a real child. I cant wait.

Congratulations!!!

amspoelstra · 09-29-2005, 02:12 PM

It's really not a test, just a fun night. We had to show three things we learned in front of the class. But I'm sure if Trixie wouldn't have done it perfect, she would still get her certificate. I think the tests will be coming with the more advance obedience training...

chewysmom · 09-29-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by amspoelstra

I'm soooo proud of my little pup. She's all graduated from puppy kindergarten (an 'obedience class' for puppies). In order to graduate, she had to show three things she learned to the whole class. She did a great sit, watch me and down. And then I told her to sit, and stay, walked about 15 yards backwards and asked her to come to me. She did it all perfect and without hesitation!!! I'm sooo proud.

Congratulations! What's your pup's name? I've aways wondered.

ALASKAYORKIE:

Your story alone makes me want to register Chewy for classes, YESTERDAY.

amspoelstra · 09-29-2005, 04:02 PM

My puppy's name is Trixie. She's 6 months old and adorable, if I may say so myself

09-28-2005, 05:38 PM	#1
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	All Graduated I'm soooo proud of my little pup. She's all graduated from puppy kindergarten (an 'obedience class' for puppies). In order to graduate, she had to show three things she learned to the whole class. She did a great sit, watch me and down. And then I told her to sit, and stay, walked about 15 yards backwards and asked her to come to me. She did it all perfect and without hesitation!!! I'm sooo proud.

09-28-2005, 05:46 PM	#2
yorkiegold BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 215	Congratulations! Good job. There's nothing better in my opinion! Keep up the good work. CJ

09-28-2005, 07:52 PM	#3
gleim516 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 163	all graduated How old was your baby when you enrolled into puppy class. I need to get Harley into class so he learns how to do that.

09-28-2005, 10:37 PM	#5
Latuya YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Bernardino Ca Posts: 2,842	Congrats!!! We tried the puppy classes when Gus was done with his shots, but he was not having it. He just did not do well at all. I guess you can say he buckled under the pressure. I had better luck with working with him here at home. He can sit, shake, lay down, stay, dance, and he knows his bunny and he knows his ball. I could empty all his toys on the floor and ask him to bring me his ball and he will sniff and search till he finds it. The same for his bunny. __________________ Monica, proud momma of Gus Gus's Dogster page

09-29-2005, 01:09 AM	#7
alaskayorkie Race to 7,000 champ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 10,438 Blog Entries: 25	Congratulations! Believe me, it's worth it. I signed up for obedience for no other reason than to get Eddie to come when I called him, and today it paid off. I let him off the leash at the park, another dog barked and Eddie took off. I got him to stop with some frantic screams, but he just stood there, about 25 yards away, looking at the other dog. Finally, I did the "Eddie, come!" that we do in class, and he turned around and sprinted toward me. That one instance made the obedience class pay for itself, because the other dog was across a street. __________________ Meet Eddie and Jack: www.dogster.com/?159686 YouTube vids: http://www.youtube.com/alaskayorkie Picture site: http://web.mac.com/mlewishome

09-28-2005, 09:21 PM	#4
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	That is so great! the time and energy you invest now is so priceless on the bonding and relationship you will develop. I am a firm believer in obedience training. It is so important. Congratulations!

09-29-2005, 04:04 AM	#8
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	Thanks everybody. Trixie was 5 months when we got started. I started it because Trixie is my first dog and I want to make sure we are doing things right. Not only bonding between me and her, but also to socialize her with other dogs. It was sooooo worth it. She has learned a lot and we had a lot of fun.

09-29-2005, 12:26 PM	#9
YorkieChanel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 71	Great i was wondering what tests they went through. i am in puppy class. kinda older than the rest but since she is small she got in. mine now is 10 months and the rest are 4 and 5 to even 6 months. She is learing. She does the stay very well, sit all the time, leave it and she comes around me and sits and looks at me to see if i am going to give her something if not i tell her take it and click an she will take it. Our class is with the clicker. She just started to lay. Before she would find a way to get around my hand with the treat. The lose leash walking sometimes goes great which brings me to my next sentence. I know for a fact that if i let her go and she does this, i call her and SHE DOESNT come becuase she is soo happy running around and barking at kids walking on sidewalk and cars and all. She is into her own world. The only way she comes after me is when i run away from her. Need to practice the come command more. But this will be our next class. So we will see. I think she will pass. Funny, its liek having a real child. I cant wait. Congratulations!!! Last edited by YorkieChanel; 09-29-2005 at 12:29 PM.

09-29-2005, 02:12 PM	#10
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	It's really not a test, just a fun night. We had to show three things we learned in front of the class. But I'm sure if Trixie wouldn't have done it perfect, she would still get her certificate. I think the tests will be coming with the more advance obedience training...

09-29-2005, 04:02 PM	#12
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	My puppy's name is Trixie. She's 6 months old and adorable, if I may say so myself