[Bobble Head]

Our trainer made us teach Winston to sit and stay at every door and before we ever cross the street. Once Winston sits and stays, than we say 'lets go' and we exit the door or cross the street FIRST; before Winston. With lots of treats and positive reinforcement he caught on right away.

So slowly your yorkie will learn that he/she must sit and stay prior to EVER crossing the street or exiting a door. and that you (the human) always goes first.

to teach stay:

- first tell your dog to sit by using your voice and hand command (once they do give a treat and say good boy/girl);
- than say 'stay' and put your hand out like a stop signal;
- than count (in your head 3-5 secs);
- if they move, say engeng (it's a noise we learned in class) or say 'no', which ever you use;
- If your dog doesn't move give a treat and say good boy/girl

Your dog MUST learn sit and stay before they can learn not to run out the front door.

And REMEMBER your treat and/or positive reinforcement MUST be more exciting than what's outside!!