| Yorkshire Terriers are known for being loving and | | | | to be stubborn by nature. This is why Yorkie training |
| affectionate dogs. On the other hand, their strong | | | | becomes very distinct from simple dog training. Yorkie |
| personality may lead them to be quite stubborn at | | | | training has a particularly strong emphasis on |
| times. Yorkies may be one of the smallest breeds in | | | | consistency. |
| the world, yet small is hardly what they think about | | | | After all, you are still the master of your dog. By |
| themselves. Dogs from this breed are the perfect | | | | sticking to a routine, and by being firm with your |
| embodiment of small dogs with big personalities. | | | | commands, there aren't any bad doggy habits that |
| Understanding the Yorkshire Terrier's background | | | | cannot be corrected. Let your Yorkie know that you |
| explains a lot about their basic temperament. | | | | are still the leader of the pack regardless of how it |
| Back in England, some 100 years ago, Yorkshire | | | | reacts to you. |
| Terriers were bred to catch rats in mines. This explains | | | | Yorkie training may be frustrating at first, but it is not an |
| their energetic and often times robust disposition. | | | | impossible task. |
| Today, Yorkies are simply regarded as fashionable lap | | | | Dogs of this breed respond particularly well to positive |
| dogs, but there will be times that these dogs will still | | | | reinforcement. They will definitely be more inclined to |
| choose to go back to their old habits. Generally | | | | follow instruction if they know that they will be |
| speaking, they like being in charge. This is why Yorkie | | | | rewarded for doing so. For example, during the potty |
| training may pose some difficulties for dog owners out | | | | training process, if it does its business in the correct |
| there. | | | | spot, praise it and give it a treat. If it makes a mistake, |
| When it comes to Yorkie training, keep in mind that | | | | do not scold it. Instead, remain calm and strive to |
| these dogs are very intelligent. The only thing that may | | | | correct its habit by continuing on with the practice of |
| hold them back is their stubborn nature. | | | | positive reinforcement. |
| The essentials of dog training comprise of | | | | When it comes to Yorkie training, patience really does |
| housebreaking your pet and teaching it tricks. If you | | | | go a long way. Yorkshire Terriers have great potential |
| notice that your Yorkie is unable to follow initial | | | | for being perfect companions. At the end of it all, |
| instructions, do not think that it is simply unable to | | | | proper Yorkie training will help you with the behavioral |
| understand what you are trying to teach it. | | | | tweaks that your dog needs to help it become the |
| Acknowledge the fact that Yorkies have a tendency | | | | best pet that it can be. |