Does obedience school work 4 Yorkies? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Claireluvsdiva · 02-21-2006, 02:45 PM

My 11mon. puppy, Diva is a little trouble maker....She only listens when she wants.

And bcoz this is my first dog...im having trouble training her.
So does obedience work? is it too late?

they r having classes at petsmart..To go, or not to go????

michiko · 02-21-2006, 03:01 PM

I don't have a yorkie on my own.. so.. this is just my opinion. but I don't think it is never late to go for dog trainings. My friend's yorkie even went to classes at petsmart even he is over 5 yrs old.. and it was helpful!

rnnw62 · 02-21-2006, 03:34 PM

In my opinion yes, obedience training does help regardless of the
breed. It helps you to learn how to communicate with them so
they understand what exactly it is you want from them. Ted has
been through obedience and Toby will begin next week at 14 weeks.

jkat · 02-21-2006, 04:26 PM

Obedience classes or Puppy Classes definitely worth the time and money!

Aggie was bitten by a dog so the classes really help her to learn how to socialize with other dogs again.

Of course, as a pet parent, you also learn how to communicate with your pet so that YOU become the Alpha dog, not them.

Go for it. Except I'd recommend you to ask your vet to suggest any workshops instead just going to PetSmart (haven't heard too many good things about them, or Petco lately...)

vcabbyw · 02-21-2006, 04:38 PM

I think its more like obedience classes work on the OWNER really well, especially for first time doggie owners. I dont think any dog is untrainable, just the owner

I think alot of people think that obedience classes will automatically turn your dog into a good dog, you have to work at it and keep commited to training consistantly every single day. Its a constant on going process for my terrier.

FirstYorkie · 02-22-2006, 01:29 AM

Yes!!!

Gazou · 02-22-2006, 03:09 AM

All my Yorkies went to obedience school .

lnovack · 02-22-2006, 01:38 PM

Yes, take your yorkie to obedience class!! It works wonders and is really alot of fun!

Muffie's Mom · 02-22-2006, 01:50 PM

I highly recommend taking her to obedience school. Missy, now 5 months, has already graduated from her 1st class.

You may want to try to find a class of just small dogs.

Or find a trainer to come to your home.

I didn't feel comfortable going to PetsMart for the classes. We were there last week while a class was going on and there was not one small dog in this particular class.

SECRET: YOU MUST PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE - OR IT WON'T WORK AND YOU'LL BE WASTING YOUR MONEY.

Rem&Silkmom · 02-22-2006, 01:58 PM

Yes, yes, yes...all dogs need to learn manners and who the boss is. YOU!

02-21-2006, 02:45 PM	#1
Claireluvsdiva Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 28	Does obedience school work 4 Yorkies? My 11mon. puppy, Diva is a little trouble maker....She only listens when she wants. And bcoz this is my first dog...im having trouble training her. So does obedience work? is it too late? they r having classes at petsmart..To go, or not to go????

02-21-2006, 03:01 PM	#2
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	I don't have a yorkie on my own.. so.. this is just my opinion. but I don't think it is never late to go for dog trainings. My friend's yorkie even went to classes at petsmart even he is over 5 yrs old.. and it was helpful! __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

02-21-2006, 03:34 PM	#3
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	In my opinion yes, obedience training does help regardless of the breed. It helps you to learn how to communicate with them so they understand what exactly it is you want from them. Ted has been through obedience and Toby will begin next week at 14 weeks. __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

02-21-2006, 04:38 PM	#5
vcabbyw YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 273	I think its more like obedience classes work on the OWNER really well, especially for first time doggie owners. I dont think any dog is untrainable, just the owner I think alot of people think that obedience classes will automatically turn your dog into a good dog, you have to work at it and keep commited to training consistantly every single day. Its a constant on going process for my terrier. __________________ *ApriL and Turbie* I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult. -Rita Rudner

02-22-2006, 01:29 AM	#6
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Yes!!! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

02-21-2006, 04:26 PM	#4
jkat YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 459	Obedience classes or Puppy Classes definitely worth the time and money! Aggie was bitten by a dog so the classes really help her to learn how to socialize with other dogs again. Of course, as a pet parent, you also learn how to communicate with your pet so that YOU become the Alpha dog, not them. Go for it. Except I'd recommend you to ask your vet to suggest any workshops instead just going to PetSmart (haven't heard too many good things about them, or Petco lately...)

02-22-2006, 03:09 AM	#7
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	All my Yorkies went to obedience school .

02-22-2006, 01:38 PM	#8
lnovack YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 308	Yes, take your yorkie to obedience class!! It works wonders and is really alot of fun! __________________ Gracie's Mama

02-22-2006, 01:50 PM	#9
Muffie's Mom And now Missy's Mom, too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,496	I highly recommend taking her to obedience school. Missy, now 5 months, has already graduated from her 1st class. You may want to try to find a class of just small dogs. Or find a trainer to come to your home. I didn't feel comfortable going to PetsMart for the classes. We were there last week while a class was going on and there was not one small dog in this particular class. SECRET: YOU MUST PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE - OR IT WON'T WORK AND YOU'LL BE WASTING YOUR MONEY. __________________ Pat...Mom to Muffie & Missy! Our Photos are HERE Missy on Dogster Muffie on Dogster

02-22-2006, 01:58 PM	#10
Rem&Silkmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 833	Yes, yes, yes...all dogs need to learn manners and who the boss is. YOU!