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In a broad sense Yorkshire Terrier training begins
virtually at birth. In general dogs that are handled
and petted by humans in the first eight weeks of life
are generally much more amenable to being trained and
living in human households.
After eight weeks, and up to approximately 14 weeks,
dogs are ready to bond for a lifetime with a new master.
Even adult dogs can adapt to a new master, but the ideal
situation for training is to raise a puppy from early
life.
True training, in the sense of taking a Yorkshire Terrier
to a formal class and developing very specific behaviors,
does not begin until the age of four to six months.
It is possible to try earlier but it could be a struggle.
Masters new to dog keeping can benefit from attending
so-called puppy kindergarten, where both dog and master
learn to work together.
Most training revolves around giving the dog treats
and praise when it obeys, and withholding treats and
praise when it does not. A sharp "No" can
also be useful.
MORE INFO...
introduction
age for training
basic commands
training tricks
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