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01-10-2018, 08:10 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lakewood CO USA
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| Newby used to Bouviers I'm a yorkie newby. I've had 3 Bouviers, a GSD, and a couple step Collies. Things change. I'd been checking shelters for a while. Found an older Yorkie. She's a sweetie. But I'm a little intimidated. Any general recommendations? Specifically what's the best device for teaching basic obedience? Thanks. |
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01-11-2018, 05:20 AM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| Welcome! When you say devices what exactly are you referring to? Small dogs should only have the leash hooked to a harness never a collar. Although I do recommend a collar for ID purposes.
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01-11-2018, 05:57 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC
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| I had a Bouvier growing up! I loved him so much. We were thick as thieves as my parents got him when I was maybe 2. Sweet guy lived to be 17. Very rare for such big dogs. Anyway, for yorkies I find positive reinforcement is the best. Mine is very food motivated so find a high reward treat for your yorkie and do just as you would with any big dog. Spanking or shock/choke collars not the most ideal. I did take Emma to obedience class and I think that's helped with socialization, getting more in tune with the dog and having fun with each other. Potty training, if not already trained, can be cumbersome and take a while however I would suggest crate training and going outside. I found it helpful to me and some may disagree but always remember yorkies are dogs just like a GSD or a Basset Hound are dogs. Each dog is different personality and breed however you do what's best for your household that just so happens to have a family member thats a dog.
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