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michaelgatl · 05-19-2005, 06:23 AM

Can anyone recommend a good Yorkie training book? I want to teach Jerry some very simple commands....basically just to sit on command as well to stop barking (he loves to bark at anyone that drives by our house)

Even some recommendations would be helpful...like I said Im not looking to teach him anything too elaborate...just something simple

Thanks,
Michael

sarahr · 05-19-2005, 08:14 AM

I have "Your Yorkshire Terriers Life, your complete guide to raising your pet form puppy to companion" By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz It like 280 pages. It covers a lot of topics. There is a pretty good chapter about traing your yorkie, sit , stay, come, down, walking nicely on a leash. it also covers destructive behaviors, and how to correct them. It is a very good book. But if you want a more in depth book about training only i would get dog training for dummies. Your yorkshire terrier's life is a very good book if you are new to yorkies. hope this helps.

lexi'smom · 05-19-2005, 08:38 AM

we don't have a book but we are taking classes at petsmart and lexi learned sit and lay down in a manner of days. Tonight is our third class out of eight, we look forward to it all week. So, if the book thing doesn't work out, you can always try classes. Good luck

michaelgatl · 05-19-2005, 08:43 AM

Laura...how long are the classes?

I actually thought about that too, but the other dogs Ive seen @ petsmart that take classes seem, so big and I didnt want jerry to feel intimidated by them.

Michael

yorkipower · 05-19-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelgatl

Can anyone recommend a good Yorkie training book? I want to teach Jerry some very simple commands....basically just to sit on command as well to stop barking (he loves to bark at anyone that drives by our house)

Even some recommendations would be helpful...like I said Im not looking to teach him anything too elaborate...just something simple

Thanks,
Michael

I am a clicker trainer and book seller. I have two books on my website geared specifically to training small dogs. Please PM me if you are interested. Also, there are so many great books out there - if you are not interested in the two I sell, I can refer you to many more. Please also look up some of my past posts on clicker training and dog training. I have listed many resources on yorkietalk for further info.

nancyc · 05-19-2005, 10:02 AM

I don't know the previous poster who does clicker training, but I highly recommend this type of training. I have started with my 5 mth old Benji. It's only been a couple of days and he is sitting for me and comes to me when I call him.!! A clicker trainer came to the house to show me the basics. It is wonderful.

fourdez · 05-20-2005, 09:59 AM

Desi graduates from PetSmart classes next week, she was the smallest one in the class (2 1/2 lbs) which meant she got a lot of attention. But, she learned to sit in one lesson, lay down in one lesson, etc..etc. Then, I would practice what we learned at home. She also got to socialize with other dogs and I met a lot of really nice people. For me, at my PetSmart, it was a really good experience.

Clioe · 05-20-2005, 02:17 PM

Miffy goes to class at Companions for Life in Tucson. There are 7 big dogs (one's a Husky; another's an Alsatian) & 2 small ones (one's Miffy; one's a chihuahua). During interaction time, the Husky will bully the 2 small ones. He'd paw them, step over them, generally be a big bully. At first (during the first couple of lessons), Miffy would hide under the chair but she would come out as soon as he left. Then last lesson, she actually "fought" back!! She growled at him, tried to bite his paw, bared her teeth

I was quite surprised as she's always friendly to dogs and people. Well all I'm saying is that, I think your Yorkie will be able to hold his own. He's a terrier after all! Furthermore, the trainer is there for control.

I find the lessons better than reading a book. Of course, reading helps but there's nothing like someone experienced to guide you along

05-19-2005, 06:23 AM	#1
michaelgatl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Duluth, GA USA Posts: 126	Yorkie Training book Can anyone recommend a good Yorkie training book? I want to teach Jerry some very simple commands....basically just to sit on command as well to stop barking (he loves to bark at anyone that drives by our house) Even some recommendations would be helpful...like I said Im not looking to teach him anything too elaborate...just something simple Thanks, Michael

05-19-2005, 08:14 AM	#2
sarahr Owned by Charlie Bug Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 556	training book I have "Your Yorkshire Terriers Life, your complete guide to raising your pet form puppy to companion" By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz It like 280 pages. It covers a lot of topics. There is a pretty good chapter about traing your yorkie, sit , stay, come, down, walking nicely on a leash. it also covers destructive behaviors, and how to correct them. It is a very good book. But if you want a more in depth book about training only i would get dog training for dummies. Your yorkshire terrier's life is a very good book if you are new to yorkies. hope this helps. __________________ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º° Sarah & Charlie °`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸

05-19-2005, 08:38 AM	#3
lexi'smom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 645	we don't have a book but we are taking classes at petsmart and lexi learned sit and lay down in a manner of days. Tonight is our third class out of eight, we look forward to it all week. So, if the book thing doesn't work out, you can always try classes. Good luck __________________ Lexi's Mom, Laura Support Our Troops Proud Wife of an AIR FORCE PILOT

05-19-2005, 08:43 AM	#4
michaelgatl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Duluth, GA USA Posts: 126	Laura...how long are the classes? I actually thought about that too, but the other dogs Ive seen @ petsmart that take classes seem, so big and I didnt want jerry to feel intimidated by them. Michael

05-19-2005, 10:02 AM	#6
nancyc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 50	I don't know the previous poster who does clicker training, but I highly recommend this type of training. I have started with my 5 mth old Benji. It's only been a couple of days and he is sitting for me and comes to me when I call him.!! A clicker trainer came to the house to show me the basics. It is wonderful.

05-20-2005, 09:59 AM	#7
fourdez Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,306	Desi graduates from PetSmart classes next week, she was the smallest one in the class (2 1/2 lbs) which meant she got a lot of attention. But, she learned to sit in one lesson, lay down in one lesson, etc..etc. Then, I would practice what we learned at home. She also got to socialize with other dogs and I met a lot of really nice people. For me, at my PetSmart, it was a really good experience.

05-20-2005, 02:17 PM	#8
Clioe Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 27	Miffy goes to class at Companions for Life in Tucson. There are 7 big dogs (one's a Husky; another's an Alsatian) & 2 small ones (one's Miffy; one's a chihuahua). During interaction time, the Husky will bully the 2 small ones. He'd paw them, step over them, generally be a big bully. At first (during the first couple of lessons), Miffy would hide under the chair but she would come out as soon as he left. Then last lesson, she actually "fought" back!! She growled at him, tried to bite his paw, bared her teeth I was quite surprised as she's always friendly to dogs and people. Well all I'm saying is that, I think your Yorkie will be able to hold his own. He's a terrier after all! Furthermore, the trainer is there for control. I find the lessons better than reading a book. Of course, reading helps but there's nothing like someone experienced to guide you along