Things I've learnt do differently:
1. Clicker train from the start
2. Take everything non-terrier owners say with a grain of salt
3. Crate training gives a bladder of steel (actually learnt from NOT doing it for my 2nd dog!)
4. 5mins training a day is better than 30mins once a week
5. Pick him up at an older age - no matter what the breeder says
Things I wouldn't change:
1. take him everywhere I can legally - it's great socialisation
2. training classes from the start
3. Love on them every opportunity I get
4. Embrace the yorkie insanity
5. start my own yorkie owners' group (wish I'd done it sooner!)
PS great thread! |