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Originally Posted by YorkieMother  No that is not correct as long as you keep it light and fun take time once and a while to just play you can start them as soon as they can see.... and hear.
The recomendation coming in on new studies is that breeders start sound acceptance as soon as the ears of a puppy can hear and other skills as soon as they can see... early learning helps wire the brain for learning all ones life and the wiring should be laid early.
I started my last puppy at 7 weeks. non yorkie..
And I tend to recomend that you start as soon as they get in the door at home of course after giving time to settle in. Even then I am working soical skills.
With clicker you can start sooner then yank, correct and yell at as you can do it hands off so no strain on little necks and bones.
With clicker they tend no not burn out as fast if at all.
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I've considered getting a clicker. The only command I've done that I would put my hands on her was to sit. But then I found an easier way that she responded to. I'll have to look into a clicker.
I havn't done any of these on a leash yet.
Thank you for your response