| Training Yorkie puppies does not have to be a difficult | | | | rather than fear of punishment. |
| time in your life, or in the life of your dog. By following a | | | | Often breeders offering Yorkie puppies for sale will |
| few simple tips and strategies, the process can be | | | | have already started some basic training, always ask if |
| pleasant and rewarding for all involved. The major | | | | the puppy has been trained and what methods, |
| issue in training Yorkie puppies to make sure that they | | | | commands and cues were used. You will not have to |
| are at the correct stage of its life to be able to | | | | stay with these cues and commands for ever, but you |
| understand and internalize the training. | | | | can start using the same process and then switch the |
| When looking for Yorkie puppies for sale be sure to | | | | commands to match the requirements you have. |
| only consider puppies that are at least 8 weeks old, | | | | Yorkie puppies are highly intelligent and will typically |
| ensuring they are old enough to leave the litter and | | | | learn very quickly, although they may occasionally |
| start some basic training. | | | | choose to ignore you, remember this is all part of their |
| Yorkie puppies, just like any other breed of toy dog, is | | | | natural development. |
| often more challenging to train than larger breeds | | | | Get Into A Routine |
| simply because of their size. The tiny puppies are | | | | A training routine for Yorkie puppies should start with |
| often allowed to get away with a lot more than larger | | | | small, short sessions and gradually lengthen and |
| puppies, simply because many owners don't | | | | increase as the puppy is able to focus and attend for |
| understand how to properly train a toy breed. | | | | longer periods of time. The routine needs to be in an |
| Often Yorkie puppies can be rather headstrong, | | | | area that is distraction free, Yorkie puppies are highly |
| however they are a very intelligent breed that can | | | | aware of what is going on around them and may |
| quickly learn both good and bad behaviors. Yorkie | | | | have much more trouble focusing when there are lots |
| breeders recommend starting training as soon as the | | | | of activities around. After the Yorkie puppies have |
| Yorkie puppy is brought home, then remaining | | | | learned their basic commands in a quick area, it is then |
| consistent and positive throughout the pet's life. | | | | time to start having them follow direction in more |
| The following three tips are key in training Yorkie | | | | distraction rich environment. |
| puppies to be well-behaved and lovable dogs. | | | | A routine area also helps Yorkie puppies understand |
| Make Training Positive | | | | and associate an area with being serious and learning. |
| A Yorkie puppy bonds with a human, and through this | | | | If you avoid playing in the same area you train the |
| bond learns trust and obedience. If there is negative | | | | Yorkie will quickly learn that the training routine area is |
| physical contact between the owner and the puppy, | | | | a serious place, however they will still get lots of praise, |
| this trust and bond is weak, or is not formed at all. A | | | | rewards and even a few treats for a job well done. |
| Yorkie puppy that is afraid of its owner will be very | | | | Provide A Safe and Secure Place To Relax |
| difficult to train, and may become extremely shy or | | | | Yorkie puppies benefit from crate training as it gives |
| very aggressive. | | | | them a safe place to go that is similar to a den. This is |
| Rewarding for positives, and using a sharp "No" | | | | a good idea if you have lots of visitors and the Yorkie |
| followed by withdrawing attention will be much more | | | | is upset or requires a bit of relaxation. It is also an |
| effective than physical punishment. It will also | | | | excellent way to travel with your dog, as they become |
| strengthen your bond with the dog, and encourage the | | | | accustomed to the crate while in the car, train or |
| puppy to learn to work for your praise and attention | | | | airplane. |