| Training a puppy is sometimes the most dreaded part | | | | listen. |
| of getting a new addition to your family. But training | | | | Hide-and-seek is another way to teach the |
| your new Yorkie puppy doesn’t have to be a | | | | “come” command as well as to teach your |
| chore. Make it a fun game with these different | | | | puppy to depend on you. While outside in the yard, hide |
| exercises! | | | | behind a tree, bush, chair or other object. Peek out and |
| Yorkshire Terrier puppies are generally very accepting | | | | watch your puppy to see when he realizes you’re |
| people and open up to them easily which makes | | | | gone. As soon as he does, pop out and as he comes |
| training much easier for you and your pup. Making | | | | running to you, outstretch your arms and repeat |
| training into a game will create even more of a bond | | | | “Chaz, come!” and give lots of praise and a |
| between the two of you and a long lasting relationship | | | | treat for his good behavior. |
| for the future. | | | | A fun way to teach your puppy the name of his toys |
| One great game for teaching the “come” | | | | or the command “Where’s your toy?” is Go |
| command is a puppy version of monkey in the middle. | | | | Find it. Put your pup’s favorite toy in plain sight and |
| Sit two people 6 to 8 feet apart on the floor with your | | | | ask him where it is. When he goes over to it or picks it |
| Yorkie puppy in the middle or with one person. One | | | | up, praise him and give a reward. Repeat this process |
| person calls the puppy “Chaz, come, come | | | | a few times. Then try putting the toy under a pillow, |
| Chaz” in a happy, upbeat voice. When your puppy | | | | blanket or behind your back as he watches. Ask him |
| comes bursting over into your lap, give him lots of | | | | “where’s your toy?” and allow him to find it. |
| praises and a treat, if you like. Then, have the other | | | | Commence with praise and rewards. Once your pup |
| person do the same so that the puppy runs across | | | | has this step down, move on to hiding the toy farther |
| the room to them. Repeat this a few times but | | | | away but still in sight. Allow your Yorkie puppy to sniff |
| don’t overdo it – you don’t want your | | | | out his toy and praise him when he does. |
| Yorkshire Terrier puppy to get bored and no longer | | | | |