| Since all toy and small breeds of dogs can be a | | | | or her age. |
| challenge to housetrain, getting off on the right foot | | | | Yorkshire Terriers that have developed bad habits will |
| with training is really important with Yorkshire Terriers. | | | | have to both unlearn and then relearn new tasks, so |
| Yorkie breeders may have already started some | | | | teaching the right way the first time is important. |
| basic training, particularly if the Yorkie dogs or puppies | | | | Yorkshire Terriers will have the hunting instinct of all |
| are a bit older or past the minimum 8 week mark of | | | | terriers, and may be a bit difficult to train, but will be |
| when they can be removed from the mother and litter. | | | | highly intelligent and able to figure out how to get in and |
| Teacup Yorkies, although they stay small all their lives, | | | | out of cupboards, how to find treats where they are |
| still need to be trained for safety purposes as well as | | | | hidden, and how to find the right place to sit in your lap |
| to have a wonderful, well-behaved companion. | | | | for hours on end. They will be great dogs with your |
| While sit, come, lie down and stay are the most | | | | older children, and will learn to play with other pets in |
| common tricks that Yorkshire Terriers are taught, | | | | the family with a little training and socialization. |
| there are some other tricks that are add-ons to these | | | | Training techniques for Yorkshire Terriers that are |
| basic tricks that can be a great way to add variety to | | | | recommended by most Yorkie breeders are those |
| training routines as well as keep your dog engaged in | | | | that are positive, focused on developing a bond |
| learning. Yorkie breeders are always concerned when | | | | between the dog and the owner, as well as avoiding |
| selling Yorkshire Terriers, be it standard, toy or Teacup | | | | over stressing or being overly demanding of the dog. |
| Yorkies to owners that seem to want a doll, rather | | | | As a terrier the Yorkie dog's will have a natural hunting |
| than a dog. | | | | instinct and will also be prone to chasing, so training in |
| While Yorkies are cute and loving and make ideal | | | | quiet, distraction free areas when learning new tricks is |
| companion pets, they are lively, athletic and very | | | | essential. |
| intelligent dogs that need to be given the chance to | | | | Not all Yorkshire Terriers can learn the same tricks, so |
| really be active pets. Although mostly a show and | | | | watching your dog's natural behavior and then deciding |
| companion dog now, the Yorkshire Terriers are true | | | | what tricks would work into your training routine based |
| terriers at heart. They love to be challenged, to learn | | | | on that observation is the best training technique of all. |
| new things and to get a chance to be a dog. Allowing | | | | Once the Yorkie dog's understanding of what you |
| Yorkie dogs to work in different areas, to complete | | | | want is developed, he or she will be willing to work |
| different training routines and to learn new tricks is an | | | | with you to learn all sorts of variations and add-ons to |
| ideal way to keep training fun for both the dog and the | | | | the basic tricks. |
| owner. | | | | Many Yorkie breeders and Yorkie owners strongly |
| The reality of training Yorkshire Terriers is that you | | | | recommend a puppy obedience class for a Yorkie. If |
| need to be able to spend time with them, and provide | | | | you have a Teacup Yorkie, consider a class for toy or |
| more attention to the pet than you would have to give | | | | small sized dogs where he or she won't feel |
| to many other breeds. In return for this attention and | | | | intimidated or possibly risk injury with much larger |
| affection, you will have a loving and loyal companion | | | | puppies. In larger cities and areas there are often |
| that will be with you and your family for fifteen or | | | | several different groups that offer training, consider |
| more years. Working with the pet and using the Yorkie | | | | asking your breeder which one he or she would |
| dog's natural instincts, behaviors and interests is | | | | recommend. Always talk to the trainer in advance to |
| important in successful training. Yorkie breeders can | | | | make sure that you can attend a class for smaller |
| often provide a great deal of insight into how to | | | | sized puppies. |
| successfully work with your Yorkie, regardless of his | | | | Thanks for joining me. |