teach an old dog new tricks??

[yorkie_mama22]

My yorkie is going to be two in April and she doesn't know ANY tricks or anything. She was not taught anything as a pup and therefore doesn't know what even SIT means. I've had her for about three months now and I would like to teach her at least some basic commands like sit, stay and shake a paw. She knows NO because if she is going for the garbage and I say " Stormy, NO " she will stop right away and back off. I try with a treat to get her to sit but Idon't want to hurt her and she doesn't just sit down. I know before she was very bone and barelly had a "butt" so I didn't know if it was uncomfortable for her to sit or what. Now that I have put some meat on her she has a little butt and does sit on her own sometimes but never when I ask. Is she too old to learn?

[QuickSilver]

It's never too late!

My guess is that she can sit just fine. Do a search on how to teach a dog to sit, it's pretty simple. If you are really concerned, try teaching her "down". That's very easy. Just put a treat in your hand, and then lower your hand to the floor. She should naturally follow you. Then give her the treat.

[Diego]

Its never too late .

[labrown]

I didn't start mine on tricks til they were older. They are both over 3 and a half and are still learning new things.

[xoxodoglover89]

It's never too late! Just keep working with her and remember...patience! (just like with potty training) Some learn slower than others or vice versa.

[Yorkiekids]

Try teaching her one thing at a time. Make a big fuss when she does it, and give her a treat. Treats work miracles.