How Do I Crate Train My Yorkshire Terrier?

Crate training is an effective way to house train yourover the top to make it feel more secure and safe.
Yorkshire Terrier. It works by confining your dog whilePlace it in a corner of the living room, so your Yorkie
you are not actively supervising him, helping him towill not feel isolated, and at night, move it into your
learn to control his bladder and bowel movements andbedroom. Your terrier will feel more secure sleeping
establishing a potty routine.near you, and you will be able to hear him if he needs
The reason it is effective is that it takes advantage ofto be let outside to potty.
their natural den instinct. In the wild, dogs use their denIntroduce your dog to the crate by placing some treats
as a secure place to rest, sleep, and raise their young,inside, then lure him inside with a treat, and give a
and have a natural instinct to avoid soiling their den.command like "go to bed." Close the door for a few
Once they get used to their crate, it becomes theirseconds before opening the door, and gradually
den.increase the time before letting him out. Once he is
The crate should be only big enough for them to standcomfortable with staying inside, leave the room for a
up, turn around and to sleep comfortably. If you arefew moments, then return, give him a treat and let him
training a puppy, you will probably want to choose oneout. Gradually increase the time you stay away until
that is large enough for an adult dog, and put in dividersyou are sure they are feeling completely comfortable
to make it a suitable size for the puppy. If it is too large,with staying inside the crate. Once he is, your Terrier
they may choose to do their potty in one end of thePotty Training will be fairly straight forward. Keep in
crate.mind that they should only be confined in the crate
Make it comfortable by putting their bedding inside, andwhen you are not able to actively supervise them.
if you are using a wire crate, place a towel or blanket