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QuickSilver · 11-25-2008, 11:00 AM

Also, if my prior message wasn't clear: I am suggesting distract and reward. Take your yorkie off to the side so he can't actually see any skateboarders, and block his view with your body. Put him in a sit, praise, and treat. If he's okay, get a little closer.

I do still have to keep an eye for any fast roll-y things coming by, like boards or bikes. But as long as I see them beforehand and start effusively praising him as we go by, he's fine. I must sound crazy. My dog is doing nothing special and I'm gushing "good boy! Good boy! Gooooood boy! Oh my gosh, what a good boy!"

11-25-2008, 11:00 AM	#3
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Also, if my prior message wasn't clear: I am suggesting distract and reward. Take your yorkie off to the side so he can't actually see any skateboarders, and block his view with your body. Put him in a sit, praise, and treat. If he's okay, get a little closer. I do still have to keep an eye for any fast roll-y things coming by, like boards or bikes. But as long as I see them beforehand and start effusively praising him as we go by, he's fine. I must sound crazy. My dog is doing nothing special and I'm gushing "good boy! Good boy! Gooooood boy! Oh my gosh, what a good boy!" Last edited by QuickSilver; 11-25-2008 at 11:03 AM.