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PeterNgo · 11-25-2008, 01:21 PM

I skateboard around my yorkie all the time and he just stays put where I want him to be. I agree with having someone get on a skateboard and roll around in front of him at reasonable distance while having him leashed up. You can then correct any unwanted behavior while he's right by your side.

If that fails, you can let him bark himself silly untill he'll realize that the skateboarder isn't any threat to him. I also suggest that the skateboarder does tricks so your dog gets used to the loud slapping sound of the wood on concrete. In my opinion, it's all about exposure!

Don't take him to a skatepark until he gets used to it though because he'll mess up everybody's skate session! Good luck with the training!

11-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#5
PeterNgo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Monte, CA Posts: 4	I skateboard around my yorkie all the time and he just stays put where I want him to be. I agree with having someone get on a skateboard and roll around in front of him at reasonable distance while having him leashed up. You can then correct any unwanted behavior while he's right by your side. If that fails, you can let him bark himself silly untill he'll realize that the skateboarder isn't any threat to him. I also suggest that the skateboarder does tricks so your dog gets used to the loud slapping sound of the wood on concrete. In my opinion, it's all about exposure! Don't take him to a skatepark until he gets used to it though because he'll mess up everybody's skate session! Good luck with the training! Last edited by PeterNgo; 11-25-2008 at 01:23 PM.