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Originally Posted by Rescuemomma  I absolutely agree! But some do need to learn when it's not appropriate - I've had a few rescues that would bark non stop until I started teaching them when they could and couldn't. I also don't think ANYONE should own a collie or Sheltie that doesn't intend to do SOMETHING with it - obedience, therapy work, agility, doesn't really matter what - but they realt need a job and to be kept busy! They're working dogs! And if you don't rbehavioral problems! |
Yes, we always trained our dogs from the time they were young so if issues arose, like excessive barking, it was dealt with right away before it became an obsession. If people would only start out their young ones with basic commands like sit, stay, down, and "NO!" many of the other problems people have with dogs would be averted. It takes a lot of diligence the first year but it pays off. Sadly for the Yorkie and other small dogs, people tend to think of them as an accessory or a cute little thing that will grow up to know all the rules with no effort on the human's part.