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QuickSilver · 05-31-2011, 07:35 PM

Today a skateboard passed within ten feet of Thor, and he didn't bark a word!

I had been noticing recently that Thor was better around skateboards, but usually they were a ways away, or travelling away from us (as opposed to a skateboard menacing him directly). Today there was no doubt about it, Thor is calmer around them. He still alerts on them, but I have enough time to praise him lavishly and scatter treats all over the ground. He has firmly concluded that praise and free food are a better option than going berserk.

Some of you probably won't believe this, but it only took three years!!!

CouversMom · 05-31-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Today a skateboard passed within ten feet of Thor, and he didn't bark a word!

I had been noticing recently that Thor was better around skateboards, but usually they were a ways away, or travelling away from us (as opposed to a skateboard menacing him directly). Today there was no doubt about it, Thor is calmer around them. He still alerts on them, but I have enough time to praise him lavishly and scatter treats all over the ground. He has firmly concluded that praise and free food are a better option than going berserk.

Some of you probably won't believe this, but it only took three years!!!

How great!!! I know exactly how great this must feel... Couver goes biserk over bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, people running. It's embarassing! I hope that eventually we can get to where you guys are. Congrats!

jencar98 · 05-31-2011, 09:00 PM

YAY...Thor....and Mommy! All of your hard work is paying off. You're lucky treats are enough motivation....mine are so busy barking they would never even see a treat, unless the skateboarder was holding it

alaskayorkie · 05-31-2011, 09:07 PM

Yea, Thor!!!! I knew you could do it!!!!

Way to stick with it and not give up! Can you now teach Rusty not to harass the mailman?

Sandysbabies · 05-31-2011, 09:14 PM

Way to go Thor. Make mommy proud. He is just sooooo cute. I have always loved his coloring. Dudley's mom is that color. I am hoping he will be when he gets older. Wish my Dudley minded and was trained as well as little Thor. Dudley barks at everything. Even bugs.

QuickSilver · 05-31-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Yea, Thor!!!! I knew you could do it!!!!

Way to stick with it and not give up! Can you now teach Rusty not to harass the mailman?

Sure, no problem. Please send Rusty to me for three years. Satisfaction guaranteed.

As long as it took, it was really nice to see definitive progress. Sometimes it seems like whatever issues the dog comes with, he'll have all his life.

To top it all off, Thor has finally met a potential dog buddy! We met a little chi/pom mix on Sunday, and Thor actually made some tentative play gestures. I made a date with her mommy for next Sunday!

Also, the head of the rescue I volunteer for said I could bring Thor by for socialization whenever they get a young, friendly dog.

Princess10 · 05-31-2011, 09:29 PM

That's awesome, hooray for Thor!

I'm glad your hard work & perseverance paid off.

Maximo · 06-01-2011, 05:20 AM

Congratulations QS and Thor!! You give me hope that maybe in 6 years, Max will learn to ignore scooters.

Britster · 06-01-2011, 06:23 AM

Woooohoooo! Go Thor, Go Thor! You are so lucky to have a mommy that cares about you so much and keeps up with your training. See, it was all worth it!

That is awesome progress and I am so happy he's made a canine pal.

QuickSilver · 06-01-2011, 08:44 PM

Okay, tonight a skateboard went RIGHT BY US. I panicked and dumped out a entire bag of treats on the ground in front of Thor. He did let out one snotty little yap, but that was it!!! I think he's cured!

alaskayorkie · 06-01-2011, 09:01 PM

Proof is in the pudding! Not sure why that means what it means, but in Thor's case it seems to fit. He's such a smart boy.

kjc · 06-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Yay Thor! Atta Boy! Good Dog! WooHoo!

capt_noonie · 06-01-2011, 09:32 PM

Way to go Thor! Perhaps there is hope for Uni. She hates skateboards almost as much as her mommy does.

Bentleys Momma · 06-08-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I panicked and dumped out a entire bag of treats on the ground in front of Thor. !

That is so funny! Unfortunately I have found that is my default in training... I panic! Our training classes are definitely for me and not really for Monkey!

Anyway, congratulations on such an incredible accomplishment!

MaddiesMommie · 06-08-2011, 10:12 AM

Yay!! Way to go Thor. Keep a skateboard nearby and it will forever rain treats.

05-31-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	We did it!!! Today a skateboard passed within ten feet of Thor, and he didn't bark a word! I had been noticing recently that Thor was better around skateboards, but usually they were a ways away, or travelling away from us (as opposed to a skateboard menacing him directly). Today there was no doubt about it, Thor is calmer around them. He still alerts on them, but I have enough time to praise him lavishly and scatter treats all over the ground. He has firmly concluded that praise and free food are a better option than going berserk. Some of you probably won't believe this, but it only took three years!!! __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-31-2011, 09:00 PM	#3
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	YAY...Thor....and Mommy! All of your hard work is paying off. You're lucky treats are enough motivation....mine are so busy barking they would never even see a treat, unless the skateboarder was holding it __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

05-31-2011, 09:07 PM	#4
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Yea, Thor!!!! I knew you could do it!!!! Way to stick with it and not give up! Can you now teach Rusty not to harass the mailman? __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

05-31-2011, 09:29 PM	#7
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	That's awesome, hooray for Thor! I'm glad your hard work & perseverance paid off. __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

06-01-2011, 05:20 AM	#8
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Congratulations QS and Thor!! You give me hope that maybe in 6 years, Max will learn to ignore scooters. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

05-31-2011, 09:14 PM	#5
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	Way to go Thor. Make mommy proud. He is just sooooo cute. I have always loved his coloring. Dudley's mom is that color. I am hoping he will be when he gets older. Wish my Dudley minded and was trained as well as little Thor. Dudley barks at everything. Even bugs.

06-01-2011, 06:23 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Woooohoooo! Go Thor, Go Thor! You are so lucky to have a mommy that cares about you so much and keeps up with your training. See, it was all worth it! That is awesome progress and I am so happy he's made a canine pal. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-01-2011, 08:44 PM	#10
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Okay, tonight a skateboard went RIGHT BY US. I panicked and dumped out a entire bag of treats on the ground in front of Thor. He did let out one snotty little yap, but that was it!!! I think he's cured! __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

06-01-2011, 09:01 PM	#11
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Proof is in the pudding! Not sure why that means what it means, but in Thor's case it seems to fit. He's such a smart boy. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

06-01-2011, 09:13 PM	#12
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	Yay Thor! Atta Boy! Good Dog! WooHoo! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-01-2011, 09:32 PM	#13
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Way to go Thor! Perhaps there is hope for Uni. She hates skateboards almost as much as her mommy does. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

06-08-2011, 10:12 AM	#15
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Yay!! Way to go Thor. Keep a skateboard nearby and it will forever rain treats.