| Yorkshire terriers are a small toy breed of dog that is | | | | training techniques to quiet your Yorkshire terrier. |
| coveted for their outgoing personality and beautiful | | | | Energy |
| coats. These dogs were originally bred in England to | | | | The spirited high-energy nature of this dog means you |
| clear the mines of rat infestations, a job at which these | | | | will need to take him or her for walks. Correct puppy |
| little dogs excelled. Little is known about the origin of | | | | training at an early age will make this chore much |
| the breed as they were bred by mill operatives in the | | | | more enjoyable for the both of you. Prevent |
| 1800s who were likely more concerned with the job | | | | unfortunate accidents and territorial behavior by taking |
| the dog would do than keeping breeding records. | | | | the time to learn how to properly train your Yorkie. |
| It was not until the late 1860s when a Yorkshire | | | | Unfortunately, too often rescue groups are overrun |
| woman showed her paisley type terrier dog that the | | | | with these dogs because of issues that could have |
| breed was truly defined. A long silky coat that parts | | | | been handled with good puppy training. |
| down the middle of the back usually of a blue or silver | | | | Puppy Socialization |
| color along with distinct brown markings on the ears, | | | | All dogs should be properly socialized from a very |
| chest and head on an animal seven pounds or less is | | | | young age, but especially a Yorkshire terrier. If not |
| the general description of a Yorkshire terrier. They | | | | properly handled when they are puppies they tend to |
| have boundless energy and are a favorite pet choice | | | | become either aggressive or very timid. Neither of |
| for many people. | | | | these character traits are healthy nor something you |
| Inside Pet | | | | want in a pet. |
| Since the Yorkshire terrier is such a small breed, these | | | | Finally, the Importance of Puppy Training |
| dogs are best kept inside. This means there are | | | | Yorkshire terrier's pups are outgoing and fun to have |
| several training issues you will have right from the start. | | | | around. They quickly form strong bonds with their |
| One prime area of concern for this dog is puppy | | | | human counterparts and see themselves as |
| training or more accurately potty training. This can be | | | | protectors despite their small stature. The most |
| one of the most difficult puppy training issues a new | | | | important part of owning one of these confident little |
| Yorkshire terrier owner will face. However, with proper | | | | dogs is correct puppy training. You will want to learn all |
| instruction and patience it can easily be overcome. | | | | you can about breed specific issues like the ones |
| The other problem Yorkshire terrier owners complain | | | | above and how to best address these problems. |
| about is excessive barking. These little dogs are quite | | | | When you have the right puppy training techniques, |
| territorial and are serious about protecting their home | | | | you can look forward to a close fun relationship with |
| and their humans, so barking at every sound can be | | | | these gorgeous animals. |
| quite distracting. Again, all you need are tried and true | | | | |