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Jenn218 · 01-05-2006, 11:50 AM

About a week ago, I picked up this cute little book at PetsMart.

Little Dogs: Training our pint-sized companion by Deborah Wood
I think it cost 9.95 or 12.95

I just recently started reading through it and working on some simple training and "tricks" with Mojo (before he got sick).

It talks about more than just training...it covers everything from travel, socializing, etc.

Just wanted to pass it along.....

Jenn & Mojo

waistfull · 01-05-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

About a week ago, I picked up this cute little book at PetsMart.

Little Dogs: Training our pint-sized companion by Deborah Wood
I think it cost 9.95 or 12.95

I just recently started reading through it and working on some simple training and "tricks" with Mojo (before he got sick).

It talks about more than just training...it covers everything from travel, socializing, etc.

Just wanted to pass it along.....

Jenn & Mojo

Thanks for the tip. What kind of tricks does is have in it?

Jenn218 · 01-05-2006, 12:11 PM

All the tips in the book are positive and not harsh for the little babies! That is what I liked.

Advanced Obedience Training: heel, competition sit, stand for examination, front and finish and communicating with hand signals

Easy tricks and games: wave, shake, gimme five, say please, dance, roll over, leap into arms, creating own tricks and games to play

Training for Real World: vet visits, grooming challenges, happy travelers and what if...

Common Behavior problems: aggression, barking, door dashing, separation anziety, little commands that solve lots of problems

Housetraining your small dog: step-by-step, when its not a housetraining problem, indoor solutions

Five Must Know Behaviors: sit, stay, releasing your dog, come, walking on leash, down, if it doesn't work....etc.

Joys of small dogs, challenges of small dogs, why training matters, put yourself in their paws, fun with older dogs

Clicker training, lure and reward, and resources (websites, books, magazines, etc).

It has some funny and real-life stories, pictures, easy to read and follow.

If you happen to find one in a store glance through it!

Jenn & Mojo

waistfull · 01-05-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

All the tips in the book are positive and not harsh for the little babies! That is what I liked.

Advanced Obedience Training: heel, competition sit, stand for examination, front and finish and communicating with hand signals

Easy tricks and games: wave, shake, gimme five, say please, dance, roll over, leap into arms, creating own tricks and games to play

Training for Real World: vet visits, grooming challenges, happy travelers and what if...

Common Behavior problems: aggression, barking, door dashing, separation anziety, little commands that solve lots of problems

Housetraining your small dog: step-by-step, when its not a housetraining problem, indoor solutions

Five Must Know Behaviors: sit, stay, releasing your dog, come, walking on leash, down, if it doesn't work....etc.

Joys of small dogs, challenges of small dogs, why training matters, put yourself in their paws, fun with older dogs

Clicker training, lure and reward, and resources (websites, books, magazines, etc).

It has some funny and real-life stories, pictures, easy to read and follow.

If you happen to find one in a store glance through it!

Jenn & Mojo

Wow that sounds great! I'll have to check that one out!

AmandaG · 01-05-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by waistfull

Wow that sounds great! I'll have to check that one out!

Ditto! Thanks!

Yorkie Mum · 01-05-2006, 07:33 PM

I actually picked it up at Target when I was in Montana just last week.
I have not finished it yet so have only two thoughts so far.
It is an OK book for those that need to start some where but it is dominance theory based ( Dogs are out to take over your house and rule)
I had to laugh when She said eat the dogs treat at one point as the dog will learn not a darn thing from it.
I would even gentle it up just a little more but for a training book that is dominance based it a good one so far for not being overly rough.
It gives a start point for a lot of issues that a dog could have.
I am looking forward to see what is said about aggression then I will know more of its quality level.
Considering it was 9 dollars it is the cheapest training book in my library.

Joy

Jenn218 · 01-06-2006, 09:22 AM

I must of taken the book in a different context, because I found it humorous and great! I have trained big dogs (labs), but they are a lot different then this little ones and I am new to training a Yorkie!

I felt this book was great and that she was making light of the saying "Welcome to being owned by a small dog", etc. I don't think she is saying that these little guys are "out to take over your house"...which in most cases, these little ones do own the house (and that is our fault). I felt that the training and other tips I heard were more geared toward a loving/caring type of training that would help your dog be happier and live longer.

As for you eating their treats if they don't want to come for it (or whatever you are trying to get them to do)....well, isn't that the same thing we do for our "human" babies? We eat it and think it is the best thing and then, don't they always come for it or take it..eventually?

I found her tips to be great (the ones I have tried so far) and are they easy! Everyone is different (we all have different opinions on food and everything else), so maybe if you stand there and look and read through bits of the book before you buy it, you will have a better idea of if it is what you think you might need/want.

Happy Reading!!!

Yorkie Mum · 01-06-2006, 12:36 PM

I am finding it funny as well. I am on page 57 of 130. Which I hope to finish on the plane ride out to see a trainer that started her change to gentle because of a terrier.

I like the list of resources in the back.

I think the funny is good for those that would never think that a small dogs needs training to suck them in to even considering it the possibility their darlings need a little guidance. IE "the arm pit piranhas as she calls them.
I like this quote.. "Lots of people tell you that training your small dog is optional. Really,how much trouble can a little ball of fluff get into?
The answer is a lot."

I like this one too "" My dog thinks he's is a big dog." Nothing could be further from the truth. Your dog may have the courage of a big dog and certainly has all the brain. What he knows he doesn't have is a big dogs size, and he is right. When he's growling and snapping at the big dog, it's because he figures that he's safer being an aggressor."

But A dog does not think like a kid and a trick to get a kid to eat or do what is asked will not make an once of sense to a dog.
The author is anthropomorphizing a dog in one spot and "Lukomorphic" in another and it is not a good thing.
Dogs are neither a furry kid nor a wolf in drag but a dog. That thinking sets up a dog and owner to fail.
I know that this thinking is in its early stages the fact I got it figured out a while ago and the research is now just catching up and proving, yes indeed I am right is fun to watch it start to ripple through training.
Anything that makes someone stop and consider that their little Fido is in need rules for a good life.
This book is a good place to start and I like that it is geared for small dogs.
Which in all my reading is something until now I have not found in print but it needs modifying or reversions made to it in future additions.

Joy

Daisy23 · 02-03-2006, 07:51 AM

I was looking at this book and for those who have it can hopefully answer my question. All i'm looking for is to train Daisy for come mainly. Tricks are always nice bt my main thing is for her to come when i say come. Is it worth it? Would you recommend the clicker training instead?

Thank you

Yorkie Mum · 02-03-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Daisy23

I was looking at this book and for those who have it can hopefully answer my question. All i'm looking for is to train Daisy for come mainly. Tricks are always nice bt my main thing is for her to come when i say come. Is it worth it? Would you recommend the clicker training instead?

Thank you

I would save the money and get help for free and from a better sources.
Magic Emergency Recall Cue, by Debi Davis
Recall Success, by Eileen Trethewey
Teaching a Reliable Recall, by Eileen Trethewey

Joy

Daisy23 · 02-03-2006, 10:15 AM

Thank you. Will do that.

Yorkie Mum · 02-03-2006, 10:21 AM

OH dear it did not link to the site I wmated
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/index.htm
Scroll down to the articles listed on recall.

Sorry.

joy

FirstYorkie · 02-03-2006, 10:35 AM

I second Joy's suggestion. I especially like "Recall Success" on the ClickerSolutions website. It's how I trained Joey!

01-05-2006, 11:50 AM	#1
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	New Book I picked up About a week ago, I picked up this cute little book at PetsMart. Little Dogs: Training our pint-sized companion by Deborah Wood I think it cost 9.95 or 12.95 I just recently started reading through it and working on some simple training and "tricks" with Mojo (before he got sick). It talks about more than just training...it covers everything from travel, socializing, etc. Just wanted to pass it along..... Jenn & Mojo

01-06-2006, 12:36 PM	#8
Yorkie Mum YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere land Posts: 364	I am finding it funny as well. I am on page 57 of 130. Which I hope to finish on the plane ride out to see a trainer that started her change to gentle because of a terrier. I like the list of resources in the back. I think the funny is good for those that would never think that a small dogs needs training to suck them in to even considering it the possibility their darlings need a little guidance. IE "the arm pit piranhas as she calls them. I like this quote.. "Lots of people tell you that training your small dog is optional. Really,how much trouble can a little ball of fluff get into? The answer is a lot." I like this one too "" My dog thinks he's is a big dog." Nothing could be further from the truth. Your dog may have the courage of a big dog and certainly has all the brain. What he knows he doesn't have is a big dogs size, and he is right. When he's growling and snapping at the big dog, it's because he figures that he's safer being an aggressor." But A dog does not think like a kid and a trick to get a kid to eat or do what is asked will not make an once of sense to a dog. The author is anthropomorphizing a dog in one spot and "Lukomorphic" in another and it is not a good thing. Dogs are neither a furry kid nor a wolf in drag but a dog. That thinking sets up a dog and owner to fail. I know that this thinking is in its early stages the fact I got it figured out a while ago and the research is now just catching up and proving, yes indeed I am right is fun to watch it start to ripple through training. Anything that makes someone stop and consider that their little Fido is in need rules for a good life. This book is a good place to start and I like that it is geared for small dogs. Which in all my reading is something until now I have not found in print but it needs modifying or reversions made to it in future additions. Joy Last edited by Yorkie Mum; 01-06-2006 at 12:38 PM.

02-03-2006, 10:35 AM	#13
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	I second Joy's suggestion. I especially like "Recall Success" on the ClickerSolutions website. It's how I trained Joey! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

01-05-2006, 12:11 PM	#3
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	All the tips in the book are positive and not harsh for the little babies! That is what I liked. Advanced Obedience Training: heel, competition sit, stand for examination, front and finish and communicating with hand signals Easy tricks and games: wave, shake, gimme five, say please, dance, roll over, leap into arms, creating own tricks and games to play Training for Real World: vet visits, grooming challenges, happy travelers and what if... Common Behavior problems: aggression, barking, door dashing, separation anziety, little commands that solve lots of problems Housetraining your small dog: step-by-step, when its not a housetraining problem, indoor solutions Five Must Know Behaviors: sit, stay, releasing your dog, come, walking on leash, down, if it doesn't work....etc. Joys of small dogs, challenges of small dogs, why training matters, put yourself in their paws, fun with older dogs Clicker training, lure and reward, and resources (websites, books, magazines, etc). It has some funny and real-life stories, pictures, easy to read and follow. If you happen to find one in a store glance through it! Jenn & Mojo

01-05-2006, 07:33 PM	#6
Yorkie Mum YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere land Posts: 364	I actually picked it up at Target when I was in Montana just last week. I have not finished it yet so have only two thoughts so far. It is an OK book for those that need to start some where but it is dominance theory based ( Dogs are out to take over your house and rule) I had to laugh when She said eat the dogs treat at one point as the dog will learn not a darn thing from it. I would even gentle it up just a little more but for a training book that is dominance based it a good one so far for not being overly rough. It gives a start point for a lot of issues that a dog could have. I am looking forward to see what is said about aggression then I will know more of its quality level. Considering it was 9 dollars it is the cheapest training book in my library. Joy

01-06-2006, 09:22 AM	#7
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I must of taken the book in a different context, because I found it humorous and great! I have trained big dogs (labs), but they are a lot different then this little ones and I am new to training a Yorkie! I felt this book was great and that she was making light of the saying "Welcome to being owned by a small dog", etc. I don't think she is saying that these little guys are "out to take over your house"...which in most cases, these little ones do own the house (and that is our fault). I felt that the training and other tips I heard were more geared toward a loving/caring type of training that would help your dog be happier and live longer. As for you eating their treats if they don't want to come for it (or whatever you are trying to get them to do)....well, isn't that the same thing we do for our "human" babies? We eat it and think it is the best thing and then, don't they always come for it or take it..eventually? I found her tips to be great (the ones I have tried so far) and are they easy! Everyone is different (we all have different opinions on food and everything else), so maybe if you stand there and look and read through bits of the book before you buy it, you will have a better idea of if it is what you think you might need/want. Happy Reading!!!

02-03-2006, 07:51 AM	#9
Daisy23 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 967	I was looking at this book and for those who have it can hopefully answer my question. All i'm looking for is to train Daisy for come mainly. Tricks are always nice bt my main thing is for her to come when i say come. Is it worth it? Would you recommend the clicker training instead? Thank you

02-03-2006, 10:15 AM	#11
Daisy23 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 967	Thank you. Will do that.

02-03-2006, 10:21 AM	#12
Yorkie Mum YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Somewhere land Posts: 364	OH dear it did not link to the site I wmated http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/index.htm Scroll down to the articles listed on recall. Sorry. joy