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SJK1113 · 06-26-2007, 12:37 AM

Yorkies are very smart, and I'm always amazed at how fast Jake catches on to things! You can teach a yorkie lots and lots of tricks, it just takes consistency and patience, along with lots of praise and treats!

Superstarkba · 06-26-2007, 02:24 PM

I went to Petsmart and did two different classes on training, and to me it helped, Aubrey acts great. But I started trainign him I think when he was about 3 months old, so I started him young, now he minds me fine. Potty training took me a long time. For some reason it would just not click with him.

chattiesmom · 06-27-2007, 12:40 PM

Think of training as two way communication. You can teach a dog to do ANYTHING he/she is physically capable of doing. Yorkies can be a bit more of a challenge to train, but it can be done. LacieBug, my first Yorkie was a true joy to train, until she got sick she was ready, willing and able to learn all sorts of things very quickly. She could:

do the basic sit, stay, down come plus some really fun stuff....

Yawn
Crawl
Play dead
Roll over
Rhe would jump over things on command -- our favorite being Boo the Boxer
Shake Hands
I am sure there are more things, but my memory isn't as good as it used to be and LacieBug has been gone for many years.

Boo the Boxer will even poo or pee on command.

Superstarkba · 06-27-2007, 12:45 PM

How did you learn how to teach your dog those tricks. Did you get a book, or did you go to a Pet Trainer?

chattiesmom · 06-27-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstarkba

How did you learn how to teach your dog those tricks. Did you get a book, or did you go to a Pet Trainer?

I did not use a book OR a trainer -- I took advantage and tricked them

Teaching a dog to YAWN on command is the easiest thing to do. It isn't necessarily the quickest, but the easiest. Every single time you see your dog yawn say "Good boy, good yawn and give him a high value treat (by high value I mean a treat that he would kill for

) If your Yorkie just happens to be one who pays attention to you -- then you can reinforce by yawning..... Do this every single time you see him yawn and then one day he will yawn and LOOK for a treat. When that happens then show him a treat and ask him to yawn. You will probably be surprised with a yawn and a lunge for the treat.

With me, the biggest thing was just sitting on the floor with the kids and turning training sessions into play sessions with tons of praise and treats.

Superstarkba · 06-27-2007, 01:39 PM

Yeah, When I did pet training with Aub we would make it fun and play, I would bring toys into the training session.

reeses · 06-27-2007, 05:47 PM

I have trained my baby to sit, sit up, lay down, and shake hands in all three of those positions. Just be patient and they will pick it up easier than if you are impatient with them.

Goodluck!

Nikki O · 06-29-2007, 02:36 PM

ive always used spring or boiled water, i will try distilled, i also have the

Petmate Fresh Flow Purifying Pet Fountain
Fresh Flow Purifying Pet Fountain encourages your pet to drink from its gently flowing stream of fresh, cool water.

Veterinarian and trainer recommended.
Silent running submersible pump.
Translucent reservoir automatically adds water as needed.
Adds oxygen and cools naturally.
Filters water and reduces bacteria.
Replaceable charcoal filter removes contaminants.
On/off switch with low voltage system for pet safety.
Flow control lever.
Convenient handle.
Ramp reduces splashing and quiets running water.
Non-skid rubber feet.
Made of easy to clean plastic and stainless steel.
Minimal assembly required

you can get it from petco or petsmart

Looking4puppy · 06-30-2007, 10:58 AM

I am feeling a little discouraged. Our sweet Rainbow is 5 1/2 months old and she can sit, stay, speak, lay down, shake, high 5, and almost wave. She learns the tricks oh so fast. But no matter what I do, i can not get her potty trained. At night when we are asleep.. She will potty on the pads, all night long. But as soon as we wake up, she starts going in the floor. And it differs from day to day, sometimes she won't poop on the pad. Sometimes I can have 4 pee pads through the house, and she will go right beside it. We recently moved and we thought that since we didn't have carpet anymore, it would be easier to train her. wrong again. I don't know what to do. should i put her in the bathroom at night? Any advice....?

Nomiland · 06-30-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Looking4puppy

I am feeling a little discouraged. Our sweet Rainbow is 5 1/2 months old and she can sit, stay, speak, lay down, shake, high 5, and almost wave. She learns the tricks oh so fast. But no matter what I do, i can not get her potty trained. At night when we are asleep.. She will potty on the pads, all night long. But as soon as we wake up, she starts going in the floor. And it differs from day to day, sometimes she won't poop on the pad. Sometimes I can have 4 pee pads through the house, and she will go right beside it. We recently moved and we thought that since we didn't have carpet anymore, it would be easier to train her. wrong again. I don't know what to do. should i put her in the bathroom at night? Any advice....?

this is a good thread to read
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...=potty+trained

Looking4puppy · 06-30-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomiland

this is a good thread to read
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...=potty+trained

Thank you so much. I read all of it. I don't have an x pen, But ii am going to go buy one. Thanks Again!

06-27-2007, 12:40 PM	#18
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Think of training as two way communication. You can teach a dog to do ANYTHING he/she is physically capable of doing. Yorkies can be a bit more of a challenge to train, but it can be done. LacieBug, my first Yorkie was a true joy to train, until she got sick she was ready, willing and able to learn all sorts of things very quickly. She could: do the basic sit, stay, down come plus some really fun stuff.... Yawn Crawl Play dead Roll over Rhe would jump over things on command -- our favorite being Boo the Boxer Shake Hands I am sure there are more things, but my memory isn't as good as it used to be and LacieBug has been gone for many years. Boo the Boxer will even poo or pee on command. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

06-29-2007, 02:36 PM	#23
Nikki O Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 88	ive always used spring or boiled water, i will try distilled, i also have the Petmate Fresh Flow Purifying Pet Fountain Fresh Flow Purifying Pet Fountain encourages your pet to drink from its gently flowing stream of fresh, cool water. Veterinarian and trainer recommended. Silent running submersible pump. Translucent reservoir automatically adds water as needed. Adds oxygen and cools naturally. Filters water and reduces bacteria. Replaceable charcoal filter removes contaminants. On/off switch with low voltage system for pet safety. Flow control lever. Convenient handle. Ramp reduces splashing and quiets running water. Non-skid rubber feet. Made of easy to clean plastic and stainless steel. Minimal assembly required you can get it from petco or petsmart __________________ *Apollo* MOMMY'S Last edited by Nikki O; 06-29-2007 at 02:37 PM.

06-30-2007, 10:58 AM	#24
Looking4puppy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 68	I'm so glad I read this post today. I am feeling a little discouraged. Our sweet Rainbow is 5 1/2 months old and she can sit, stay, speak, lay down, shake, high 5, and almost wave. She learns the tricks oh so fast. But no matter what I do, i can not get her potty trained. At night when we are asleep.. She will potty on the pads, all night long. But as soon as we wake up, she starts going in the floor. And it differs from day to day, sometimes she won't poop on the pad. Sometimes I can have 4 pee pads through the house, and she will go right beside it. We recently moved and we thought that since we didn't have carpet anymore, it would be easier to train her. wrong again. I don't know what to do. should i put her in the bathroom at night? Any advice....? __________________ Jennifer & Rainbow

06-26-2007, 12:37 AM	#16
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	Yorkies are very smart, and I'm always amazed at how fast Jake catches on to things! You can teach a yorkie lots and lots of tricks, it just takes consistency and patience, along with lots of praise and treats!

06-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#17
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	I went to Petsmart and did two different classes on training, and to me it helped, Aubrey acts great. But I started trainign him I think when he was about 3 months old, so I started him young, now he minds me fine. Potty training took me a long time. For some reason it would just not click with him.

06-27-2007, 12:45 PM	#19
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	How did you learn how to teach your dog those tricks. Did you get a book, or did you go to a Pet Trainer?

06-27-2007, 01:39 PM	#21
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,369	Yeah, When I did pet training with Aub we would make it fun and play, I would bring toys into the training session.

06-27-2007, 05:47 PM	#22
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	I have trained my baby to sit, sit up, lay down, and shake hands in all three of those positions. Just be patient and they will pick it up easier than if you are impatient with them. Goodluck!