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Kerryn915 · 01-02-2015, 08:59 PM

Patience and persistence! My older 10lb yorkie is super smart and picked up very well with training but my little guy is only 4lbs and a completely different story! My hubby jokes that he is small minded bc he is just too obsessed with food or treats that it seems as though he is untrainable. I did get him as an older pup...allegedly 10 months old but possibly a bit older. I've had him for almost a year now and he still doesn't know certain things but he has learned a lot! It takes time and kind praising and repetition but they do get it. I don't discipline or use harsh training tactics bc I think they just don't understand it. Also it could cause regression since they will fear you.

01-02-2015, 08:59 PM	#9
Kerryn915 YT Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fishkill, ny, USA Posts: 487	Patience and persistence! My older 10lb yorkie is super smart and picked up very well with training but my little guy is only 4lbs and a completely different story! My hubby jokes that he is small minded bc he is just too obsessed with food or treats that it seems as though he is untrainable. I did get him as an older pup...allegedly 10 months old but possibly a bit older. I've had him for almost a year now and he still doesn't know certain things but he has learned a lot! It takes time and kind praising and repetition but they do get it. I don't discipline or use harsh training tactics bc I think they just don't understand it. Also it could cause regression since they will fear you. Last edited by Kerryn915; 01-02-2015 at 09:01 PM.