[Deber]

Am new here but have a training question. Have a multi dog family..all older dogs..all have general obed. Sit, stay & down are practiced daily. We have added a new yorkie pup to our family. He is 15 wks old and I would like to start basic training. Problem: Where can I train..undistracted? If we work around the other dogs..they want to be part of the action too. When we go to a quiet room the pup misses his sisters and brothers (and they miss him) and there is whinning and scratching on the door (by the pup) wanting to get back with his friends so even with treats I can't keep his concentration. Can't work outside because it is too cold. I have tried putting the other dogs on a stay in the den...but eventually one gets up and comes to the door of the room I am in and scratches. Pup hears...and forget training. Its my fault that the older dogs "stay" is not extended in length. Over the years they have slowed down enough that a long stay is not needed in our lifestyle. Last night tried having one dog with me in the training area (on leash, attach. to the door knob) Old dog did perfect sits...pup couldn't get his little pea brain off trying to capture and kill the leash end hanging from the door. Poor older dog..gave her a nice treat and groomed her. Tried working with pup on walks..but at this young age he is so interested in the goings on in the neighborhood he doesn't even want treats!
So the score is: Puppy = 2...Mom = 0
Should I continue to take him to the quiet area and keep trying to get..and KEEP his attention or try to work with him with all the others around??? Need suggestions.
Oh, none of our dogs were crate trained so I can't put them there and our home is not large..no basements..no place to remove the distractions.