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tashasgmommy · 03-09-2006, 06:05 AM

We never took Lil Girl to any training classes but wanted to. She's almost 2 now, is it too late?

Lisa Nicole · 03-10-2006, 03:41 PM

I took Jackson to his first class last night. I wasn't as wow'd by the trainer as I'd hoped to be but after working with him for the hour long class and a few 15 minute sessions last night and today .. he's got look and sit down. He's also listening a lot better. So they must know what their doing... Hope ya'll are having a great day!

Lis

JeanieK · 03-10-2006, 04:08 PM

I don't believe it is ever too late. For the most part they don't train the dog, they train you how to train the dog. Some dogs learn quicker than others. I guess that goes for the people too.

toria · 03-10-2006, 05:00 PM

I am also looking into training class for Rocko and coco

RMKC · 03-10-2006, 08:32 PM

Rosi is going to be 1 yr old and i signed her up for a beginner class starting next week !

Erin · 03-11-2006, 07:52 AM

I realize not everyone has this option depending on your location and prices in your area, but we found a certified, master degreed, professional positive trainer that is actually closer to us than Petsmart and charges only a few dollars more per class. We are in the far west suburbs of Chicago, and there are a lot of trainers around here. We have been able to continue with classes far beyond what we could have done at Petsmart. We have really enjoyed it - it's a family activity!

I know some of you have fun loving little cuddly Yorkies and you'll do fine with just a Petsmart class, but Loki has one of those independent, stubborn, "what's in it for me??" kind of personalities. He truly is a monster, a "terror", and doing training with him allows us to channel that so he has developed into a reasonably well behaved and polite dog. We were able to find out that he learns best if the right food is involved and he is so used to learning new things now that he can learn a new trick in an afternoon. And while tricks are fun, we've been able to learn how to develop a structured environment for him so that he knows what is expected of him and how to behave. When he has to guess, everything falls apart. We've had him a year now and he knows 50+ words and at least 20 "commands/tricks" We make sure he is always learning something, even if it's just how to behave at the playground around kids. It's so much fun!

03-10-2006, 03:41 PM	#17
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 156	Quick Update I took Jackson to his first class last night. I wasn't as wow'd by the trainer as I'd hoped to be but after working with him for the hour long class and a few 15 minute sessions last night and today .. he's got look and sit down. He's also listening a lot better. So they must know what their doing... Hope ya'll are having a great day! Lis __________________ Logan's Mommy

03-11-2006, 07:52 AM	#21
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Another option for you I realize not everyone has this option depending on your location and prices in your area, but we found a certified, master degreed, professional positive trainer that is actually closer to us than Petsmart and charges only a few dollars more per class. We are in the far west suburbs of Chicago, and there are a lot of trainers around here. We have been able to continue with classes far beyond what we could have done at Petsmart. We have really enjoyed it - it's a family activity! I know some of you have fun loving little cuddly Yorkies and you'll do fine with just a Petsmart class, but Loki has one of those independent, stubborn, "what's in it for me??" kind of personalities. He truly is a monster, a "terror", and doing training with him allows us to channel that so he has developed into a reasonably well behaved and polite dog. We were able to find out that he learns best if the right food is involved and he is so used to learning new things now that he can learn a new trick in an afternoon. And while tricks are fun, we've been able to learn how to develop a structured environment for him so that he knows what is expected of him and how to behave. When he has to guess, everything falls apart. We've had him a year now and he knows 50+ words and at least 20 "commands/tricks" We make sure he is always learning something, even if it's just how to behave at the playground around kids. It's so much fun! __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

03-09-2006, 06:05 AM	#16
tashasgmommy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15	We never took Lil Girl to any training classes but wanted to. She's almost 2 now, is it too late?

03-10-2006, 04:08 PM	#18
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I don't believe it is ever too late. For the most part they don't train the dog, they train you how to train the dog. Some dogs learn quicker than others. I guess that goes for the people too.

03-10-2006, 05:00 PM	#19
toria Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse.Louisiana Posts: 60	I am also looking into training class for Rocko and coco

03-10-2006, 08:32 PM	#20
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	Rosi is going to be 1 yr old and i signed her up for a beginner class starting next week !