| Yorkies are friendly little animals but may need some | | | | of the pack, the better your relationship will be. If the |
| extra patience in training because they can be very | | | | dog is yapping or seems snappy, say no in a very firm |
| independent minded. As with most dogs you should | | | | voice and put it outside for a minute, if the dog stops |
| start training your Yorkie as soon as you bring it home. | | | | when it is told no, then praise it for doing what you |
| Toilet training especially, should be undertaken as soon | | | | want. |
| as possible if you don't want a smelly home and a dog | | | | The longer you live with your Yorkie the more you'll |
| that thinks it is OK to do its business wherever it is | | | | find that your little dog loves treats above anything |
| standing. | | | | else. Every time your dog obeys your command, |
| The best way to start training yorkies is to move your | | | | comes when you call etc. then you should give plenty |
| dog to a safe spot outside as soon as you think it is | | | | of praise along with a treat. Make things fun, if your |
| about to do something. If you are a bit slow, and the | | | | dog sits on command then you should give it a treat, |
| accident has already happened, don't get cross, | | | | he or she will be more than ready to do it again the |
| because this doesn't help, just say no firmly and then | | | | next time. When you teach your dog with loving |
| put your puppy outside in the safe spot for a minute. | | | | firmness and positive responses you will get a lot |
| When your dog does go outside in the safe spot you | | | | more out of the relationship. |
| should give it lots of patting and praise. Yorkies love | | | | Like most dogs, Yorkies respond well to routine and |
| positive attention and they are more likely to do what | | | | consistency. If you are going to train your dog at home |
| you want, if they do get plenty of attention. | | | | rather than enroll in a training program you will have to |
| Some Yorkies have a tendency to yap at people but | | | | invest a fair amount of time in the process. Training |
| this is usually because they either feel intimidated or | | | | works best when it is done on a regular basis, if all you |
| they are not sure of their place in the family structure | | | | can spare is half an hour a week then make sure that |
| and are trying to assert dominance. All dogs are pack | | | | it is at a regular time and that you are well equipped |
| animals and the sooner they realize they are bottom | | | | with the treats all Yorkies love. |