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Originally Posted by Mardelin  There is a bit of truth in this.
However, it is geared to canine's in general.
Let me elaborate.....If you obtain your Yorkie from a reputable breeder that is doing everything possible to improve the breed. Your puppy should already be well socialized. Your breeder knows that for the first 8 weeks of a puppy's life all this puppy requires is it's mom. From 8 to 12 weeks begins it's biggest training. Mother's do so much training during this time. They teach them where they are in the pecking order of the pack, what is acceptable play and what isn't acceptable. The mother even assists in piddle pad training. The breeder should be spending countless hours of enteracting with these pups. Introducing them to different environments and people, temperament testing, grooming, playing, holding them, etc. Thus making the transition to a new home very smooth..... |
Great post! On another thread, someone suggested that tator take her young puppy to a training school to aid in socialization with other dogs. I cautioned that she should wait until puppy had all it's shots, and another member said that was too late. Do you have an opinion?