 important basic commands
Hi everyone! I have a 14 week old yorkie (born October 10th) and am wanting to teach him basic obedience training. Unfortunately the next available class isn't offered until June and it's for 10wk-6mnth old puppies. At the same time a more advanced adult class is offered. He will be over 6mnths by then and want to start him early.
I've taught him basically just sit, down or laydown is challenging. He knows watch out too because I use a wheelchair and when I say that he quickly gets out of the way. I have books and the web, but want more help.
Speaking w/ the instructor, they are willing to start one on one training with me although it will probably be pricier than the class. What commands should I start with? I feel overwhelmed looking through the training books. I want him to obey sit, stay, lay down, and definitely come. And leash walking. I'm likely paying per session so where is best to start. I don't want to set him up for something so hard at first we struggle. I think him being well trained is so important since I can't just hop up and grab him like I did with my older yorkie before my disability. I want to be able to take him places w/ me and he be polite! I know he will miss the puppy socialization but have a friend getting a yorkie pup he can play with too. I hope we can get the basics down then do the adult class in the summer at the college with others.
Thanx in advance! I'll post some pics once I can see any of my programs will resize. [I think I have a profile one up. It's tiny though so hard to see. He wasn't even 8weeks yet, we were just having a "visitation" session before he was ready to be taken from his puppy dog family. hehe |