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Meg · 10-08-2005, 01:45 PM

I chose #2. I think there are plenty of dog s who do fine with out training. But personally I looooooooooooooooooooooove training with Keeley. We took a puppy class when I first got him and it really helped me know how to teach and "be in charge" of him. My hubby and I are going to start intermediate classes at the end of the month. Not only do I want to extend Keeleys obedience (which could be a lot better then it is) but it is a lot of fun to have something outside of the home we get to do with Keeley, and be around other dogs and dog owners.

I'd recomend it to any dog owner!

skeeter_haven · 10-16-2005, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieangel

Medium for my Yorkie but Highly important for my husband.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA

I Can't agree enough with this one!!! My Yorkie gets away with Murder literally.. It's so hard when you see that Precious

Face!! He doesn't really listen to the words, "No" or "Skeeter play nicely" or "Don't tear that up"... He tries somewhat.. He is only 5 mos old and we are still working on it though!! My hubby is another poll!!!

So for my Yorkie I did answer somewhat important and on the hubby poll, Extremely Important

rnnw62 · 10-16-2005, 03:27 AM

I also feel that whether you train at home or go to a class
having your dog under control is of major importance. I hate
seeing people that don't take the time and then they blame
it on the dog being stupid or stubborn when they don't listen
or misbehave. I am definitely for obedience training!

Funky Chicken · 10-22-2005, 09:05 AM

i think training is best for all involved. a dog could get hurt or even killed if s/he is not trained to come when s/he's called (for example).

the other obvious reason is so company can feel comfortable in your home whether they're a dog-lover or not.

i don't like comparing dogs to kids but people are as impressed w/well mannered pets as they are well-mannered kids.

View Poll Results: How Important is obendience training for a Yorkie?
Essential to the happiness, safety and well being of the dog	38	55.07%
Very important but not absolutely necessary	16	23.19%
Slightly important	9	13.04%
Not important at all	3	4.35%
I have no opinion	3	4.35%
Voters: 69. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2005, 01:45 PM	#16
Meg YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 671	I chose #2. I think there are plenty of dog s who do fine with out training. But personally I looooooooooooooooooooooove training with Keeley. We took a puppy class when I first got him and it really helped me know how to teach and "be in charge" of him. My hubby and I are going to start intermediate classes at the end of the month. Not only do I want to extend Keeleys obedience (which could be a lot better then it is) but it is a lot of fun to have something outside of the home we get to do with Keeley, and be around other dogs and dog owners. I'd recomend it to any dog owner! __________________ Meg & Keeley I love my little Yorkie boy! www.dogster.com/?169319

10-16-2005, 03:27 AM	#18
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	I also feel that whether you train at home or go to a class having your dog under control is of major importance. I hate seeing people that don't take the time and then they blame it on the dog being stupid or stubborn when they don't listen or misbehave. I am definitely for obedience training! __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

10-22-2005, 09:05 AM	#19
Funky Chicken YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WA Posts: 365	i think training is best for all involved. a dog could get hurt or even killed if s/he is not trained to come when s/he's called (for example). the other obvious reason is so company can feel comfortable in your home whether they're a dog-lover or not. i don't like comparing dogs to kids but people are as impressed w/well mannered pets as they are well-mannered kids. __________________ FC see my babies on DOGSTER!