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Bravo916 · 08-01-2008, 12:10 AM

Some training facilities do puppy socialization sessions for an hour each week. They usually offer different groups for different personalities--the rambunctious pups and the shy pups. My boy was very reluctant of group settings involving dogs however 1 on 1 he was fine. We must have gone every week until he was 5 months old before he would finally play.

Another suggestion is to go to meetup.com and check the Yorkie meetups in your area. Sometimes being around dogs of the same breed gets them to socialize earlier. Also, resist the urge to pick her up unless necessary for her safety--you dont want to convey the wrong message that she should be worried.

As for the puppy class, I would ask for a refund or ask to terminate this session and go to the next (personally I would avoid PetsMart classes all together because I think they are a joke). The last thing you want to do is keep her in a situation where its not only uncomfortable for you both but seems to be a bit unruly. If there are persistent barkers in the class that are unable to be controlled by the owner and the trainer (and haven't been asked to leave) I question the aptitude of the trainer.

Best of luck with your little girl! Just be patient and keep socializing. She will come around!

08-01-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
Bravo916 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 459	Some training facilities do puppy socialization sessions for an hour each week. They usually offer different groups for different personalities--the rambunctious pups and the shy pups. My boy was very reluctant of group settings involving dogs however 1 on 1 he was fine. We must have gone every week until he was 5 months old before he would finally play. Another suggestion is to go to meetup.com and check the Yorkie meetups in your area. Sometimes being around dogs of the same breed gets them to socialize earlier. Also, resist the urge to pick her up unless necessary for her safety--you dont want to convey the wrong message that she should be worried. As for the puppy class, I would ask for a refund or ask to terminate this session and go to the next (personally I would avoid PetsMart classes all together because I think they are a joke). The last thing you want to do is keep her in a situation where its not only uncomfortable for you both but seems to be a bit unruly. If there are persistent barkers in the class that are unable to be controlled by the owner and the trainer (and haven't been asked to leave) I question the aptitude of the trainer. Best of luck with your little girl! Just be patient and keep socializing. She will come around! Last edited by Bravo916; 08-01-2008 at 12:12 AM.