I just want to put my two pennies in here. I think that any training school which says "only" choke chains is not going to be using the kind of training methods which will motivate your yorkie. When I first got Dougal (my first dog EVER) I took him along to the obedience club for training - they're recommended by the city council and I thought I was doing the right thing.
Dougal would do everything they wanted (tho he didn't heel very well) but he wasn't very enthused about it. They also suggested a choke chain for him.
I've now discovered the joy of postive (clicker) training. Dougal heels beautifully off lead and we're doing pretty well in agility. He's really motivated. I could not have done this without clicker / positive training.
I've clicker trained Dixie from the start and boy is she a wonderment!
I say find a different training club! Ask about their training methods before you commit your hard earned money! |