Yorkie Training

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Yorkie Training

Boy, Yorkie training sure presents plenty of challenges for a Yorkshire Terrier owner!

Why? For one thing, Yorkies are one of the most stubborn breeds in the dog kingdom, hands-down. Once a Yorkie has something in his or her cute little head, it can be very hard to make him change his behavior.

One secret that has really helped me with my Yorkie training...food is the most powerful motivation for a Yorkie and an "ethical bribe" of a treat or two during training can make all the difference in the world.

How To House Train A Yorkie

For starters, ask yourself what sort of lifestyle and flexibility you have to house train your Yorkie.

Are you mostly at home during the day, or do you spend long periods of time away from the house? Do you have any help from a spouse, child or dog-walker who can assist with the training?

Here are three preferred methods to housetrain a Yorkie and the lifestyle they are best suited for:

- Crate Training - teach your Yorkie to hold themselves when in their crate - best if you are home some of the day

- Paper Training - teach your Yorkie to go on a designated spot of "puppy paper" - best if you are not home most of the day and do not have help

- Schedule Based Training (SBT) - teach your dog to go out at consistent, regular times - best if you are home most of the day or have help who is home, and you can be absolutely regular with the schedule

Pick a Yorkie training method that works best for your lifestyle, as it's critical that you be consistent and set yourself up for success!

Video: Yorkie Warning!

Watch this video BEFORE you buy a Yorkshire Terrier dog!
Teacup Yorkie - How To Avoid Buying A Sick Dog
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My name is Michelle Arthur and I am a Yorkshire Terrier lover, owner and trainer. I am the publisher of the Yorkshire Terrier training website and I am... more »

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