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teach an old dog new tricks?? My yorkie is going to be two in April and she doesn't know ANY tricks or anything. She was not taught anything as a pup and therefore doesn't know what even SIT means. I've had her for about three months now and I would like to teach her at least some basic commands like sit, stay and shake a paw. She knows NO because if she is going for the garbage and I say " Stormy, NO " she will stop right away and back off. I try with a treat to get her to sit but Idon't want to hurt her and she doesn't just sit down. I know before she was very bone and barelly had a "butt" so I didn't know if it was uncomfortable for her to sit or what. Now that I have put some meat on her she has a little butt and does sit on her own sometimes but never when I ask. Is she too old to learn? :confused: |
It's never too late! :) My guess is that she can sit just fine. Do a search on how to teach a dog to sit, it's pretty simple. If you are really concerned, try teaching her "down". That's very easy. Just put a treat in your hand, and then lower your hand to the floor. She should naturally follow you. Then give her the treat. |
Its never too late . |
I didn't start mine on tricks til they were older. They are both over 3 and a half and are still learning new things. |
It's never too late! Just keep working with her and remember...patience! (just like with potty training) Some learn slower than others or vice versa. |
Try teaching her one thing at a time. Make a big fuss when she does it, and give her a treat. Treats work miracles. |
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