Yorkshire Terrier Training
By Nathalie K
Whether you have a seven pound Yorkshire terrier or a two hundred pound mastiff, a dog can sometimes be a real headache, it you know what I mean.
They can urinate all over the house, be excessively whiny when they want something and embarrass you in public when they go all whacky upon encountering another dog or sometimes certain people. This doesn’t have to be the case though. There are ways to correct any issues you might be having with your yorkie. Here are a few tips to get you started:
Tip #1 in Yorkshire terrier training
Your training environment should be somewhere your dog is familiar with, preferably in your own home. Trying to train your dog at a local park for example, is not advised. Remember that a dog, (especially a young pup), has a short attention span and with all the extra distraction that will be there, such as scents, objects and landscapes, your dog will become to distracted.
Tip #2 in Yorkshire terrier training
Initial Yorkshire terrier training should only involve your yorkie and one family member. It should also be on a one on one basis. Again this goes back to the distraction issue mentioned earlier. If there are other people present while training takes place, it will only hinder your progress. It is recommended that only once your pet has learned a new trick or behavioral pattern, the initial person can model the steps to each family member. The observers should remain quiet and seated as not to overly excite your yorkie. When it is the observers turn to train, the exact same hand motion, words and vocal tone should be mimicked to keep training as consistent as possible.
Tip #3 in Yorkshire terrier training
Whoever said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, has obviously never dealt with a dog before. A reward for a certain, desired behavior will only serve to reinforce that behavior. While verbal praise is also viewed as a rewarding by a dog, a favorite treat can sure go a long way during a Yorkshire terrier training session. You can break the treats into smaller pieces because you can go through a huge amount in a very short time.
But remember this very crucial point: a treat should only be given when your pet performs the proper command. For example if you were to tell Lilly to sit and she rolls over, she should not be given a treat!
It is also very important to understand that punishment should only be in the form of withholding a reward and a stern “no”. You should never scream or hit your yorkie. What you want is for your dog to respect you and not fear you as it will only lead to future resistance.
Following these three simple steps will make Yorkshire terrier training much simpler. The two most important considerations though are patience and consistency. The feeling of having your dog fully trained and behaving cant be described in words. You will be so proud of your yorkie that you wont be able to wait to show him/her off to your friends. Equally you will find that your pet will be eager to perform these tricks as they love to see their owners being so proud of them.
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