| Yorkshire terriers can be quite stubborn when you are | | | | her legs and play in between sessions. |
| trying to train them. My Yorkie does not listen and can | | | | 5. Train your Yorkie when it is just the two of you. |
| become quite defiant when I am working with her. I | | | | Other people or animals are too much of a distraction. |
| previously owned a Yorkie and had the same problem. | | | | Allow her to focus on you and your voice. |
| This time around I have learned more about Yorkshire | | | | 6. Teach only one command at a time. Wait until she |
| terriers and dogs in general and I want to share what I | | | | has mastered a command completely before |
| have learned. Here are 7 tips on how to train your | | | | beginning to teach her a new one. |
| Yorkshire terrier. | | | | 7. Use the same exact wording for each command |
| | | | you teach. If you want your Yorkie to sit, then only use |
| 1. Work with your dog every day. Yorkies have a | | | | the word sit. If you say sit down or anything else she |
| short memory and attention span, similar to that of a | | | | will become confused and not know what to do. Think |
| small child. If you skip a day of training she will forget | | | | back to when you were trying to learn a new |
| what she has already learned. | | | | language. One word can change the meaning of a |
| 2. Use treats as a reward when your Yorkie does | | | | sentence and you may have difficulty figuring out what |
| what you are trying to teach her to do. That way she | | | | is the correct way to say something. It is the same for |
| will know what is expected of her and be motivated | | | | your Yorkie. She will try to figure out what you want, |
| to please you. | | | | so keep it simple with one word or a short phrase. If |
| 3. Speak in a firm tone when reprimanding her. She will | | | | you follow these 7 tips your Yorkie will learn as many |
| know by the tone of your voice that she has done | | | | commands as you wish to teach her. If you want to |
| something that is not acceptable. | | | | learn more about how to train your Yorkie or other |
| 4. Allow for lots of playtime between training sessions. | | | | small breed dog it is a good idea to ask others for help. |
| Your Yorkie will learn faster if she is allowed to stretch | | | | |