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Originally Posted by Stormypoot  hey thanks, this was a very good thread to read with my first yorkie puppy |
I truly think the only thing physical discipline accomplishes with a dog is aggression. (I'm no expert either!) Just watch your dog's body language and I think you can prove my theory. Puppy rearing - just like child raising is a long and often frustrating process. I tried socialization class - which was great when I first brought Bennett home. I tried Petco training - which was a joke. Now - Bennett is enrolled in boarding school/boot camp for training. Sometimes - you have to leave it up to the experts! I owned a Yorkie (now - that is never/ever possible!!) 30 years ago with no problems at all! Fit right in to the family - never a problem. Bennett was born with a love for life that is a bit overwhelming - but I surely don't want to squash that special qualify. But - just as children - dogs need limits. Keep us posted on your progress!