| Yorkies seem to bark a lot more than other dogs. | | | | 4. Any good dog trainer will tell you that the best way |
| Whether they do this for social reasons, protection, or | | | | to change a dog's behavior is with positive |
| to get attention, we don't know. What we do know is | | | | reinforcement. So when your dog does not bark when |
| that we love these little dogs, but after a while the | | | | it normally did, you have to reward them for a job well |
| barking can become annoying and also can lead to | | | | done. This could be in the form of a treat or positive |
| problems with neighbors. Here are 5 tips to keep your | | | | attention. Over time the old behavior of barking will |
| Yorkie from barking | | | | gradually disappear and you will have a quieter Yorkie. |
| 1. Set firm boundaries about when you will and won't | | | | 5. As a last resort you could try citronella collars. This is |
| give your dog attention. Dogs love schedules and | | | | a dog collar that sprays a small amount of citronella |
| when you make one and stick too it your dog will | | | | when the dog barks. Dogs do not like this smell so it is |
| know what to expect attention and not to. It is | | | | a good deterrent. This collar works very well and is |
| important that you stick to this schedule if you have | | | | much more humane than shock collars. The main |
| any hope that your stop barking plan will work. | | | | problem with these is that at the beginning you have to |
| 2. More exercise is always a good idea. Many dogs | | | | refill the citronella very often due to the large amount |
| bark because they have too much excessive energy. | | | | of barking. But over time you will not have to do this as |
| Talk your dog for a walk or play with them. If a dog | | | | often because the amount of barking will decrease |
| has been resting all day and when they see or hear | | | | and stop. |
| something interesting they have lots of nervous energy | | | | If you have trouble with your Yorkie barking too much, |
| to get rid of. Take your dog for a walk in the mornings, | | | | realize that you are not alone. Yorkies are the number |
| afternoon or evenings. Also play with your dog more | | | | two most popular dog breed in the United States |
| to get them tired out. If you know of a situation where | | | | According to the American Kennel Club, so you can |
| your dog regularly barks, then try to tire them out with | | | | only imagine how many other people are having the |
| exercise first. | | | | same problem. |
| 3. Make sure your Yorkie is aware that there are | | | | Yorkies love to bark, but as you can see there are |
| negative consequences when they do bark. This could | | | | numerous ways to try and change their behavior. It is |
| be in the form of no treats, being ignored by you, or no | | | | always easier to change their behavior when they are |
| toys. Do not use physical punishment. Hitting your dog | | | | young, but even older Yorkies can have their behavior |
| will only lead to more problems. | | | | modified. |