| The fact is that housebreaking your Yorkshire terrier | | | | Reward him when he goes to the bathroom area |
| can take a little longer than other smaller breeds and | | | | every time. Then when he is done relieving himself, |
| no one really knows the reason why. This article will | | | | praise him with a treat immediately. |
| help you learn some quick ways to housebreak your | | | | The tone of your voice is very important. Yelling or |
| Yorkie as soon as you bring him home so that you | | | | hitting your dog is never a good idea when you are in |
| won't find puppy piles all over your house. | | | | the process of housebreaking. Redirect his |
| Set your puppy up to have success. Dogs don't know | | | | misbehavior with a firm "No!" and physically move him |
| where to go to the bathroom until you show them. Of | | | | to the bathroom area. |
| course, he will not soil the place where he sleeps. | | | | Dogs are intelligent and are very good with routine. |
| Keeping him kenneled and letting him out regularly will | | | | Keep your Yorkie in a small comfortable area when |
| help him associate this behavior with going to the | | | | you are unable to be there as this will help your Yorkie |
| bathroom. | | | | with the housebreaking process. |
| Using a consistent bathroom routine with your Yorkie is | | | | Yes, housebreaking is a lot of work but if you follow |
| the key to successful housebreaking. Yorkies are | | | | these quick ways the process of housebreaking |
| stubborn and like any dog will simply forget where the | | | | should go more smoothly for you. |
| designated bathroom area is. | | | | A well trained Yorkie is a happy Yorkie. |
| Make sure you reward your Yorkie's success. | | | | |