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Marna1957 · 02-02-2020, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by matese

Sounds like Katy is a busy lil girl learning so many things quickly. It's so much fun teaching puppies commands and little tricks and so rewarding when we see our hard work and patience are working. There is nothing cuter then seeing a wee lil dog obeying commands and doing tricks. Showing ppl tiny dogs are not just "lap dogs". Keep up the good work mom

Something else she has learn.....

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......WHEN we work on Tricks, and she expects it. Ha Ha We might not do this daily, as we should, but we sure are having fun!

Mike_and_Me · 02-09-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Marna1957

We did another little video. You can see Katy Jump Thru A Hoop and Play Piano at the end. I had my husband show How To Make a small Hoop for Trick Use out of Repurposed Wire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBsyQMCnkaI

Awww she is so adorable!!! and what a great idea for making a small hoop for training. I'm gonna see if we can make one too. I've been using a stack of Styrofoam blocks when teaching Mike how to jump over

We did a little video on doing his favorite tricks with hand signals. These little ones are so sticking smart!!! When we put in the time to stimulate their brain it sure pays off. It's so rewarding seeing them learn <3

https://youtu.be/l0qwSiZ5Sk8

matese · 02-09-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me

Awww she is so adorable!!! and what a great idea for making a small hoop for training. I'm gonna see if we can make one too. I've been using a stack of Styrofoam blocks when teaching Mike how to jump over

We did a little video on doing his favorite tricks with hand signals. These little ones are so sticking smart!!! When we put in the time to stimulate their brain it sure pays off. It's so rewarding seeing them learn <3

https://youtu.be/l0qwSiZ5Sk8

Awww Mike is so cute. I trained with hand signals also, it sure comes in handy when you're on the phone or meet someone on a walk and you want them to sit and stay. Cody is not a tiny at 12 pounds but he's tiny to me lol, when we are out and about it is seldom but does happen he'll get bored if I am chatting with someone and he feels I'm taking to long, I don't take my eyes off who I am talking to, I just give the hand signal to sit and stay and he does, the person I am talking to is amazed that such a small dog actually knows hand commands and obeys, I always say because they are little does not mean they are not smart.
Keep up the good work, hand commands come in very handy.

Marna1957 · 02-10-2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

Awww Mike is so cute. I trained with hand signals also, it sure comes in handy when you're on the phone or meet someone on a walk and you want them to sit and stay. Cody is not a tiny at 12 pounds but he's tiny to me lol, when we are out and about it is seldom but does happen he'll get bored if I am chatting with someone and he feels I'm taking to long, I don't take my eyes off who I am talking to, I just give the hand signal to sit and stay and he does, the person I am talking to is amazed that such a small dog actually knows hand commands and obeys, I always say because they are little does not mean they are not smart.
Keep up the good work, hand commands come in very handy.

I like the way you train.....cause it's the way I train. <winks and laughs>

Marna1957 · 02-10-2020, 06:31 AM

Katy is doing pretty well with the Hoop Jump, Weaving 4 items, and our Tunnels. One of the Tunnels belongs to our cats, really cute when she runs through it.

Today, I am hoping to start making some Pool Noodle Agility Fun Equipment! I have some ideas for a few pieces that I hope work out. These will be Teacup Sized and I can not wait to get started.

I started Katy on Jumping (ok, so she is a baby, so 'jumping through' for her right now, means, coming through a hoop that sits on or is an inch or so, off the floor, but still cute, and still met with much enthusiasm Ha Ha) Anyway, I started her on a Covered Hoop....and all that means at this point is less than 1/2 of her Hoop is covered in newspaper.....and right through she came. I have taught a few dogs (like 10) to do this as well as a Guinea Pig. It's a cute way to end a little set up.

I don't think I will ever do anything but have fun at home and show Katy off in videos.....but man! SHE IS SO DANGED SMART! AND EASY TO TRAIN!

Please tell me more about your Mike and Cody......and please, everyone, tell us about tricks and tasks your Yorkies do.....encourage us!

Marna1957 · 02-10-2020, 02:03 PM

Today with 2 Pool Noodles I made this for Katy. REALLLLLY bad photo, but you get the idea. The size is great! At least for now. And yes. She LOVES it!

https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11925

Marna1957 · 02-10-2020, 02:08 PM

I also made three of these hoops and glued them together (turns out, they are just a bit different in size, but it will work ok) to make the 'Open' part of a Closed Tunnel. Just a small one for fun. I will cut some fabric tomorrow and see if I can get the 'Closed' part made up and on the 'Open' end.

Marna1957 · 02-10-2020, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me

Awww she is so adorable!!! and what a great idea for making a small hoop for training. I'm gonna see if we can make one too. I've been using a stack of Styrofoam blocks when teaching Mike how to jump over

We did a little video on doing his favorite tricks with hand signals. These little ones are so sticking smart!!! When we put in the time to stimulate their brain it sure pays off. It's so rewarding seeing them learn <3

https://youtu.be/l0qwSiZ5Sk8

LOVED IT! I 'liked' and subscribed!

matese · 02-10-2020, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marna1957

Today with 2 Pool Noodles I made this for Katy. REALLLLLY bad photo, but you get the idea. The size is great! At least for now. And yes. She LOVES it!

https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11925

Very clever, and perfect for Katy's size. Great that she likes learning, she is so cute.

Marna1957 · 02-11-2020, 07:46 AM

I got the 'Open' end of the Closed Tunnel made:

Today I hope to make the 'Chute', a St. Pat's Day Dress/Harness, and a little Hiking Coat with Barbie sized backpacks on each side. We are doing a Family Hike and Cook Out....YES! In the cold!

Here's a photo of the OPEN part of the Tunnel.

https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11927

Marna1957 · 02-11-2020, 07:47 AM

Here is a better photo of the Teacup Puppy Hoop Jump.....that they really run through, not jump....cause......puppy....

https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11928

Mike_and_Me · 02-12-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by matese

Awww Mike is so cute. I trained with hand signals also, it sure comes in handy when you're on the phone or meet someone on a walk and you want them to sit and stay. Cody is not a tiny at 12 pounds but he's tiny to me lol, when we are out and about it is seldom but does happen he'll get bored if I am chatting with someone and he feels I'm taking to long, I don't take my eyes off who I am talking to, I just give the hand signal to sit and stay and he does, the person I am talking to is amazed that such a small dog actually knows hand commands and obeys, I always say because they are little does not mean they are not smart.
Keep up the good work, hand commands come in very handy.

Thank you

Yes, you are so right, it comes in handy especially when we are outside. Besides, the commands, Mike's favorite words are of course 'food', 'run' and 'ball'

I've been trying to teach him to collect his toys into a basket, but so far he doesn't want to learn it. Because he knows it's my job to collect his toys and his job it to take them out

matese · 02-12-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_and_Me

Thank you

Yes, you are so right, it comes in handy especially when we are outside. Besides, the commands, Mike's favorite words are of course 'food', 'run' and 'ball'

I've been trying to teach him to collect his toys into a basket, but so far he doesn't want to learn it. Because he knows it's my job to collect his toys and his job it to take them out

LOL, ain't that the truth lol.

Marna1957 · 02-18-2020, 09:52 AM

Did they not used to call Small Dog Agility, Mighty Mite? Then, after that?, Teacup Agility? I know that there is a Teacup Agility Association.....

Anyway. I made Katy another piece of little Dog FUN, just for FUN, Dog Agility Equipment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRc14eQdNv4

Bella7808 · 02-23-2020, 03:00 PM

Wow you are all so amazing with your yorkies and so impressive! We took Bella to Pet Smart last year for her training classes, puppy, intermediate and advanced. She really enjoyed listening to the Trainer (his voice sounded like the Dog Whisperer), she really paid attention and enjoyed her dog socializations (however she didn't like dogs that were bigger than her of course, she moved away from them, only small dogs she liked). I think maybe it's the chemistry in dogs that make them friendly to each other? Anyways she enjoyed doing her short homework videos and we sent to the Trainer each week. It was a lot of fun to watch her work towards her home work in action and, (with treats of course). But now with the long Canadian cold winter weather and staying indoors more often we didn't keep up with her training and exercises. You have all given me an incentive, knowledge and tools to keep up the fun and bonding to do indoors. We plan to enroll Bella to get her Novice Trick Title and learn Agility and Trick Trick Training courses at Pet Smart in the Spring. Thank you all so much for showing your pictures and Videos. Your lovely and loving Yorkies are so Clever and Amazing to watch! Please keep showing them, hands clapping here!

02-10-2020, 02:03 PM	#51
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	Today with 2 Pool Noodles I made this for Katy. REALLLLLY bad photo, but you get the idea. The size is great! At least for now. And yes. She LOVES it! https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11925 Last edited by Marna1957; 02-10-2020 at 02:04 PM. Reason: wrong photo came up

02-10-2020, 06:31 AM	#50
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	Katy is doing pretty well with the Hoop Jump, Weaving 4 items, and our Tunnels. One of the Tunnels belongs to our cats, really cute when she runs through it. Today, I am hoping to start making some Pool Noodle Agility Fun Equipment! I have some ideas for a few pieces that I hope work out. These will be Teacup Sized and I can not wait to get started. I started Katy on Jumping (ok, so she is a baby, so 'jumping through' for her right now, means, coming through a hoop that sits on or is an inch or so, off the floor, but still cute, and still met with much enthusiasm Ha Ha) Anyway, I started her on a Covered Hoop....and all that means at this point is less than 1/2 of her Hoop is covered in newspaper.....and right through she came. I have taught a few dogs (like 10) to do this as well as a Guinea Pig. It's a cute way to end a little set up. I don't think I will ever do anything but have fun at home and show Katy off in videos.....but man! SHE IS SO DANGED SMART! AND EASY TO TRAIN! Please tell me more about your Mike and Cody......and please, everyone, tell us about tricks and tasks your Yorkies do.....encourage us!

02-10-2020, 02:08 PM	#52
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	I also made three of these hoops and glued them together (turns out, they are just a bit different in size, but it will work ok) to make the 'Open' part of a Closed Tunnel. Just a small one for fun. I will cut some fabric tomorrow and see if I can get the 'Closed' part made up and on the 'Open' end.

02-11-2020, 07:46 AM	#55
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	I got the 'Open' end of the Closed Tunnel made: Today I hope to make the 'Chute', a St. Pat's Day Dress/Harness, and a little Hiking Coat with Barbie sized backpacks on each side. We are doing a Family Hike and Cook Out....YES! In the cold! Here's a photo of the OPEN part of the Tunnel. https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11927

02-11-2020, 07:47 AM	#56
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	Here is a better photo of the Teacup Puppy Hoop Jump.....that they really run through, not jump....cause......puppy.... https://dogstarkennel.com/?action=Ph...ort=1&id=11928

02-18-2020, 09:52 AM	#59
Marna1957 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Boonville MO USA Posts: 418	Did they not used to call Small Dog Agility, Mighty Mite? Then, after that?, Teacup Agility? I know that there is a Teacup Agility Association..... Anyway. I made Katy another piece of little Dog FUN, just for FUN, Dog Agility Equipment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRc14eQdNv4

02-23-2020, 03:00 PM	#60
Bella7808 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 87	Wow you are all so amazing with your yorkies and so impressive! We took Bella to Pet Smart last year for her training classes, puppy, intermediate and advanced. She really enjoyed listening to the Trainer (his voice sounded like the Dog Whisperer), she really paid attention and enjoyed her dog socializations (however she didn't like dogs that were bigger than her of course, she moved away from them, only small dogs she liked). I think maybe it's the chemistry in dogs that make them friendly to each other? Anyways she enjoyed doing her short homework videos and we sent to the Trainer each week. It was a lot of fun to watch her work towards her home work in action and, (with treats of course). But now with the long Canadian cold winter weather and staying indoors more often we didn't keep up with her training and exercises. You have all given me an incentive, knowledge and tools to keep up the fun and bonding to do indoors. We plan to enroll Bella to get her Novice Trick Title and learn Agility and Trick Trick Training courses at Pet Smart in the Spring. Thank you all so much for showing your pictures and Videos. Your lovely and loving Yorkies are so Clever and Amazing to watch! Please keep showing them, hands clapping here!