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Originally Posted by jonathon087  That's my problem, though... It's like she's not interested in pleasing us. I think we spoil her a little too much, she knows when she'll get a treat and where to get it and such. When it comes to pleasing us by performing, she can do well with sit and shake... That's it. When I was working with the down command and helping her down by lifting her front legs up and letting her slide down, she didn't even seem to grasp what I was trying to get her to do... She just seemed oblivious to the idea of what I was trying to get her to do. |
Don't worry and don't stress yourself out. Remember that every yorkie is different, and that not all of them get everything the first time. Did I mention that Kaji recently learned the concept of playing with toys? He's almost two and just started to play fetch 4 months ago. When I started the down command and slid him into position, he didn't know what the heck was going on. With repetition, and about the time I was going to give up with down all together, he got it. Just keep at it, eventually it will click in her head what it is you want her to do.
Edited to add: these little ones are very perceptive. If she feels you're getting upset, she will be less willing to cooperate. If you feel you're getting too stressed, it's best you take a break otherwise you'll just be a bad teacher for her.