How to properly train a Yorkshire Terrier: tips for new dog owners

Getting Started with Training

If you have a little Yorkshire Terrier at home, you should prepare a comfortable and cozy place for them in advance. In most cases, owners treat their dogs as eternal babies, which can make Yorkies aggressive and even capable of terrorizing all family members. If the puppy's behavior worsens, it's necessary to start training them. The little one should go through a training course as early as possible.

• The puppy should be given a short name, as a lot depends on the right choice. During the first few days of the dog's stay at home, use their name quite often.
• Start training with commands like "place," "eat," "toilet." After a couple of weeks of the puppy being at home, introduce the "come to me" command. When teaching commands like "no," "bad," "place," do not show violence (hitting the dog, shaking). This can harm the puppy's fragile bones and be damaging to their psyche.
• Over time, the dog will learn to be calm about:
  • the owner's absence;
  • playing at any time;
  • eating on schedule.
• When training a Yorkshire Terrier, it's important to follow the principle of consistency. The puppy should learn to recognize their name and walk on a leash. Reward good behavior with treats or affectionate words, and reprimand for bad behavior.
• It's best to train commands during playtime - this way the puppy will perform the required actions with pleasure.
• When the Yorkie is 3 months old, preparation for outdoor walks begins. For this, you need to get a leash with a collar, or better yet, a harness. Even small dogs should not be walked outside without gear. When putting a harness on the puppy, teach them commands like "sit," "walk."

Key Training Points

Training is an exciting activity for both the owner and the dog itself. Representatives of this breed are very intelligent and quickly understand what is expected of them. Training can sometimes be complicated by the restless nature of a Yorkie, but following the rules will overcome this.

Follow these tips:

1. Choose a time for training when nothing distracts.
2. Initially, training sessions should be short (10-15 min.).
3. Commands should be pronounced clearly and in a commanding tone, but not more than twice in a row.
4. Reward only after the command is correctly executed.
5. Never get angry or raise your voice at the dog. Remember: the owner's calm behavior sets the Yorkie up for a working atmosphere.
6. It is recommended to practice only two commands per training session. The optimal scenario is one command that is already learned and one new command.

An important rule during training: never punish the puppy if they did not do what you wanted.