Obidence classes or training worth it? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Britster · 01-01-2009, 06:34 PM

just curious your opinions for yorkies! jackson is about 12 weeks old and he's by no means bad, he's a very well behaved boy, still working on the potty training obviously but he's young and doing pretty good. i'd really like to make him the best dog as he can get, mostly with just basic things. do you recommend obidence classes, petsmart training or a trainer coming to your house? or just working with him yourself? i'm definitely no professional at this stuff... but i just want to know if it's worth it to pay that money for it and if they remember it, etc. things such as walking on a leash properly, lay down, stay, come, not begging, etc. he knows sit! lol!

Nancy1999 · 01-01-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

just curious your opinions for yorkies! jackson is about 12 weeks old and he's by no means bad, he's a very well behaved boy, still working on the potty training obviously but he's young and doing pretty good. i'd really like to make him the best dog as he can get, mostly with just basic things. do you recommend obidence classes, petsmart training or a trainer coming to your house? or just working with him yourself? i'm definitely no professional at this stuff... but i just want to know if it's worth it to pay that money for it and if they remember it, etc. things such as walking on a leash properly, lay down, stay, come, not begging, etc. he knows sit! lol!

We took Joey to the tricks training class at Petsmart, he was 8 months old, and too old for the puppy class, but I wanted it mainly for socialization purposes. I really enjoyed the class, and learned how to teach him many different tricks. Remember they don't teach the tricks or obedience, they teach you how to teach it. I don't think a personal trainer coming to the house is necessary unless you have some sort of problem. Most of the things we learned we could have learned elsewhere, but it was good for him to be around other dogs. This site is great for learning tricks. Dog Tricks! Shake, Crawl, Beg, Kiss, Roll Over, Bow, and more!. I personally believe the more they obey you with any training the more obedient they become. Puppy class might be good for you especially if you can find one that has mostly small dogs. A large puppy can be more dangerous to your dog, then a large adult, they are just so awkward and can trample a small dog so easily.

Doodlebug · 01-01-2009, 07:23 PM

I am really glad I took mine to obedience training classes. Part of the training was teaching them how to pay attention to you and obey you when there are other dogs around, and the socialization was great for them. Our community center hired a trainer for residents here but she was a trainer from Petsmart. It wouldn't hurt to ask the trainer at Petsmart if they would try to get a class together just for small dogs.

jc212 · 01-01-2009, 07:24 PM

I took Chase to a puppy kindergarten class at Petco. Despite some stories to the contrary, we lucked out with a great trainer/teacher. I think it's good for socialization and he learned most of the basic commands there. The teacher also taught him some special tricks like roll over, etc. He was the smallest in the class and there was some "bullying" by the bigger puppies, but it was so worth it. I highly recommend puppy kindergarten classes!

PrincessDiana · 01-02-2009, 09:42 AM

I think what you get out of a class and what they remember just depends on how much work you put into it. If you practice the obedience/tricks with your dog every day, of course they'll remember it. Does that make sense? I've had a lot of people tell me they took their dogs to a class but they didn't practice so the dogs don't follow commands anymore.

Cincin · 01-04-2009, 11:56 AM

We got or Yorkie on October 25th and it was my 1st dog ever. My husband works shift work and I had a hard time dealing with "Ami" when he worked nights (I would be in tears actually afraid of the dog). We hired a trainer who comes once a week and it has done a worlkd of good for myself and the dog. Ami is 4 months old and is not perfect but we have a come a long ways!

01-01-2009, 06:34 PM	#1
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Obidence classes or training worth it? just curious your opinions for yorkies! jackson is about 12 weeks old and he's by no means bad, he's a very well behaved boy, still working on the potty training obviously but he's young and doing pretty good. i'd really like to make him the best dog as he can get, mostly with just basic things. do you recommend obidence classes, petsmart training or a trainer coming to your house? or just working with him yourself? i'm definitely no professional at this stuff... but i just want to know if it's worth it to pay that money for it and if they remember it, etc. things such as walking on a leash properly, lay down, stay, come, not begging, etc. he knows sit! lol! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

01-01-2009, 07:23 PM	#3
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I am really glad I took mine to obedience training classes. Part of the training was teaching them how to pay attention to you and obey you when there are other dogs around, and the socialization was great for them. Our community center hired a trainer for residents here but she was a trainer from Petsmart. It wouldn't hurt to ask the trainer at Petsmart if they would try to get a class together just for small dogs. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

01-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
jc212 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 440	I took Chase to a puppy kindergarten class at Petco. Despite some stories to the contrary, we lucked out with a great trainer/teacher. I think it's good for socialization and he learned most of the basic commands there. The teacher also taught him some special tricks like roll over, etc. He was the smallest in the class and there was some "bullying" by the bigger puppies, but it was so worth it. I highly recommend puppy kindergarten classes! __________________ Loved by Chase

01-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	I think what you get out of a class and what they remember just depends on how much work you put into it. If you practice the obedience/tricks with your dog every day, of course they'll remember it. Does that make sense? I've had a lot of people tell me they took their dogs to a class but they didn't practice so the dogs don't follow commands anymore. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

01-04-2009, 11:56 AM	#6
Cincin Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ, United States Posts: 20	Definitely Worth It We got or Yorkie on October 25th and it was my 1st dog ever. My husband works shift work and I had a hard time dealing with "Ami" when he worked nights (I would be in tears actually afraid of the dog). We hired a trainer who comes once a week and it has done a worlkd of good for myself and the dog. Ami is 4 months old and is not perfect but we have a come a long ways!