| Most of you may have noticed that whining is | | | | whining is never the solution. |
| something quite common among small dogs, most | | | | As extremely affectionate dogs, leaving your |
| especially Yorkshire Terriers. The important thing to | | | | Yorkshire Terrier alone for long periods of time can |
| know is that dogs use whining as a means to | | | | make them feel uncomfortable. In such unavoidable |
| communicate with their masters. It may be a sign that | | | | circumstances, your best bet to keep the whining in |
| they are scared or in pain, but it may also be a simple | | | | check is to have your Yorkshire Terrier go through |
| call for attention. Whatever the case, excessive | | | | proper dog training. Start by leaving your dog for short |
| whining should not be acceptable behavior for dogs. | | | | time periods, and then gradually increase the amount |
| The key to solving this problem is finding out what is | | | | of time that you are gone. |
| causing your dog to whine. | | | | Yorkshire Terriers respond well to positive |
| Start by making sure that there is nothing physically | | | | reinforcement. Reward it with a treat for good |
| bothering your Yorkshire Terrier. You may not notice it | | | | behavior, but never succumb to its call for attention |
| at first, but thorns, twigs, and other debris can get | | | | once it starts whining again. In like manner, you may |
| caught in its fur while you take it out on walks. You | | | | want to reassure your dog that it has not been simply |
| must also make sure that your dog is not hungry or | | | | abandoned. Sneak in play time with your dog every so |
| thirsty; or that it does not need to go potty. Another | | | | often, but stick to your method of training. |
| factor that most dog owners tend to neglect is | | | | Over time, your Yorkshire Terrier will realize that to get |
| temperature. Make sure that your dog is not too hot or | | | | what it wants, it must practice good behavior. |
| cold. However, if you have touched on all these things | | | | The process may take some time; but just bear in |
| and your dog still continues to whine – it is most | | | | mind that this method has been proven to be effective |
| likely just yearning for attention. | | | | with patience and consistency on your part. |
| As a basic rule, remember that punishing your dog for | | | | |