| When your Yorkshire terrier will not stop barking you | | | | Remember that dogs have an acute sense of hearing |
| may be looking for reasons why this behavior is | | | | and will be disturbed by sounds that we would |
| occurring. Although smaller dogs seem to bark more | | | | normally not think anything of. |
| than large ones, this varies from breed to breed. Here | | | | · Your Yorkshire terrier could be lonely. Dogs |
| are some reasons why your Yorkie may be barking | | | | are social creatures and need to have some |
| so much and what you can do to change this | | | | companionship. If you are away from home for long |
| unwanted behavior: | | | | periods of time, your Yorkie will become lonely during |
| · Make sure that your Yorkshire terrier has | | | | your absence. Getting another dog is one answer, but |
| enough food to eat. Sometimes yorkies will pick at | | | | your dog probably just wants to spend more time with |
| their food instead of eating it all at one time. If you take | | | | you. |
| the food dish away they may become malnourished | | | | · You may just have a barker on your hands. |
| because they are just not getting enough nutrition. Try | | | | Some dogs are more predisposed to barking than |
| leaving the food dish down for a longer time each day, | | | | others. If this is the case, spend time training your |
| or adding some warm water to the food to make it | | | | Yorkshire terrier to be quiet when you give the |
| more desirable and tasty. | | | | command. |
| · Make sure there are no loud noises or other | | | | Learning how to train your Yorkshire terrier will result in |
| distractions that can be upsetting to your Yorkie. | | | | both of you being happier for years to come. |