Maggie is too much of a princess... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Samiebaby · 08-25-2005, 10:59 AM

oh geez...getting the Magster to do things is ridiculous. As I've said before she's 9 months old! She'll sit on command (if you have food or there is no one around to make her too excited). The other day we tried "shake". Needless to say, at the end of the "session" she LET me pick up her paw and shake it without nibbling on my hand. She refuses to pick it up and give it to me. Any advice? Also, she learned "down" but as soon as we went to show the family my bigger dog was around so she was too hyper to do the trick

I just wish she would do things when WE wanted her to, not when she felt like it. I know i need to keep up with it, and I'm trying ebcause I want her to learn thigns...she's really smart. Ugh, it's just frustrating.

Also, STILL having trouble with the housetraining. She's too old to be doing this

But there's so much inconsistancy with my family around doing their own thing with her.. even when i tell them not to. I cannot wait to move into my apartment in two weeks...hopefulyl it will help. Any suggestions on some quick start housetraining?

ps- Let me know how the puppy classes are. I think she's too old to go.. but we need to do SOMETHING.

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-25-2005, 11:34 AM

She's not too old at all. I have trained Hefner and Chai myself but I supplement their at home training all the time with outside training. Petsmart has a great program and I take my 5 year old even! It is worth it imo!

yorkieagility · 08-25-2005, 12:17 PM

I think you have a good handle on it and you know what you are doing wrong. I think all you need a little bit more patience and consistency.

troubletb · 08-25-2005, 12:22 PM

Some learn faster than others, Don't give up. Just keep doing what your doing. Only give treats for actually doing what is asked of her.. She will get it soon enough.

08-25-2005, 10:59 AM	#1
Samiebaby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 453	Maggie is too much of a princess... oh geez...getting the Magster to do things is ridiculous. As I've said before she's 9 months old! She'll sit on command (if you have food or there is no one around to make her too excited). The other day we tried "shake". Needless to say, at the end of the "session" she LET me pick up her paw and shake it without nibbling on my hand. She refuses to pick it up and give it to me. Any advice? Also, she learned "down" but as soon as we went to show the family my bigger dog was around so she was too hyper to do the trick I just wish she would do things when WE wanted her to, not when she felt like it. I know i need to keep up with it, and I'm trying ebcause I want her to learn thigns...she's really smart. Ugh, it's just frustrating. Also, STILL having trouble with the housetraining. She's too old to be doing this But there's so much inconsistancy with my family around doing their own thing with her.. even when i tell them not to. I cannot wait to move into my apartment in two weeks...hopefulyl it will help. Any suggestions on some quick start housetraining? ps- Let me know how the puppy classes are. I think she's too old to go.. but we need to do SOMETHING. __________________ Maggie and Max's mama

08-25-2005, 12:22 PM	#4
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Some learn faster than others, Don't give up. Just keep doing what your doing. Only give treats for actually doing what is asked of her.. She will get it soon enough. __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

08-25-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	She's not too old at all. I have trained Hefner and Chai myself but I supplement their at home training all the time with outside training. Petsmart has a great program and I take my 5 year old even! It is worth it imo!

08-25-2005, 12:17 PM	#3
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	I think you have a good handle on it and you know what you are doing wrong. I think all you need a little bit more patience and consistency.