Yes I have, but I think I want to start out with a puppy. There is no such thing as a shelter here. I'd have to buy an adult dog from someone. I did think about it, but I'm worried training would be difficult because I'm an English speaker and the dog has only ever heard Russian. Maybe it wouldnt make a difference, but im worried it would. Also, anyone I know here encourages barking. A loud dog is good and a quiet dog they call "a vegetable dog," and they are considered useless. Maybe that's why yorkies are so popular here in the first place! But I live in an apartment and want to train against unnecessary barking. |