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Old 10-25-2006, 06:08 AM   #5
FirstYorkie
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Originally Posted by bizzbeth
Anyone had success with obedience training for a dog that is almost too smart? (like all yorkies!!!!!! DUH)
YES, definitely! We LOVE going to class. It's great fun both for Joey and for me.

For the "come" command, do you reward profusely (& with yummy treats) when Oliver does obey? I think it's very important that "come" be highly rewarded! Something to be careful of with the "come" command is that you aren't using it to end his fun - you know, "come" we have to go inside now, "come" & let me take that forbidden item away from you, "come" so I can put you in your crate. A trainer told me that 75 - 90% of all "comes" need to be met with only good consequences. That means ALOT of "comes" just to get a treat!

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