Learn How to Train a Yorkshire Dog

Train a Yorkie

Big personality and eye-appealing cuteness make the tiny Yorkshire Terrier one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Despite its size, the territorial and intelligent Yorkie is a first-rate watchdog. But, because of unique behavioral traits, Yorkshire Terriers must be trained in at least the basic obedience commands or they will become uncontrollable pets. Owners seeking to train a Yorkie will find an eager pupil that grasps most of the basic commands quickly.

Learning Basic Training Strategies Get to know the breed.

Yorkshire terriers are physically small dogs, but they originated from working dogs. They can be strong willed and are often described as having the temperament of a big dog in a small dog’s body. Yorkshire terriers range widely in their intelligence. Some are quick learners while others are slow. You will soon find out if you have a quick learner by how quickly your Yorkie picks up basic commands. If your Yorkie is a slow learner, don’t fret. They are very trainable dogs, but you need to be patient and expect to repeat the same exercises on numerous occasions. You will soon find out if you have a quick learner by how quickly your Yorkie picks up basic commands.If your Yorkie is a slow learner, don’t fret. They are very trainable dogs, but you need to be patient and expect to repeat the same exercises on numerous occasions. Choose a lightweight harness.

Because Yorkies are so small, you should always use a lightweight harness for the dog’s leash rather than attaching the leash to your dog’s collar. In order to keep identification tags on your dog, you should also use a lightweight collar, and you should be able to insert a finger or two between the collar and your dog’s neck to ensure that it’s not too tight. Learn the benefits of positive reinforcement.

Dogs respond well to reward-based training. The principle behind this is that a good behavior—obeying a command, for instance—is imme Big personality and eye-appealing cuteness make the tiny Yorkshire Terrier one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Despite its size, the territorial and intelligent Yorkie is a first-rate watchdog. But, because of unique behavioral traits, Yorkshire Terriers must be trained in at least the basic obedience commands or they will become uncontrollable pets. Owners seeking to train a Yorkie will find an eager pupil that grasps most of the basic commands quickly.

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