| If your Yorkshire terrier is barking too much you should | | | | relax and concentrate on eating his meal. |
| begin to look for the reasons why he is behaving this | | | | Yorkies have a keen sense of hearing and any little |
| way. Of course dogs will bark, but smaller dogs seem | | | | disruption can distract him from his food dish and |
| to bark more often than their larger counter parts | | | | thereby starts his barking frenzy. |
| depending on their breeds. Here are some typical | | | | Yorkies are companion dogs and therefore love social |
| reasons why your Yorkie is barking too much and | | | | interaction. Yorkshire terriers can become lonely when |
| what you can do about this unwanted behavior. | | | | left alone all day long. They also may feel abandoned |
| His food may be the culprit for his barking too much - | | | | while you are away for long periods of time. |
| First, be sure that your Yorkshire terrier is eating | | | | You may feel the urge to get another dog to keep |
| enough at the time of his meals. Sometimes Yorkies | | | | your Yorkie company, but this may not be the answer. |
| can be very finicky eaters and not eat all of their food | | | | He probably is just seeking your companionship and |
| at one time. Taking away their food dish too soon | | | | attention. |
| may lead to your Yorkie becoming malnourished and | | | | Or the bottom line may be that you just have a 'yippy |
| causing a nutritional deficiency. Leaving the food dish | | | | little dog' otherwise known as a 'barker' on your hands. |
| down long enough is a good way ensure your Yorkie | | | | In that case you really need to spend more time |
| will be getting the right amount of food. | | | | training your Yorkshire terrier to "Shhh" or "Quiet" when |
| However, keep in mind that you ultimately control how | | | | you give him the command. |
| much food is too much for your Yorkie, because you | | | | Setting a good foundation to train your Yorkshire |
| do not want an underweight or overweight dog. | | | | terrier will have a huge impact on his behavior and will |
| Try eliminating all distractions, loud noises and any | | | | result in having a loyal, loving and obedient companion |
| disruptions at mealtime as this can help your Yorkie | | | | for years to come. |