How To Train A Yorkie Puppy The Right Way

Some people make training a dog look harder than it really is, then you have others that do not train their dog simply because they don't want to. If you are a responsible owner, then you will at least take time to teach your dog the basic commands. Remember, a healthy dog is a smart dog. In this case, you have a yorkie, so you want to know how to train a yorkie puppy the right way.

The training process should start as soon as you bring your puppy home. When you are training the puppy, it is important that you have patience. The puppy is not only new to you, but he is also new to this world.

Apart from potty training, start out by teaching the yorkie puppy some of the basic commands. The basic commands include "stay," "sit," "down" "come" and "heel." When you are giving the small dog these commands, make sure you say them clearly and loud enough for the dog to hear you - it doesn't hurt to repeat them either. In order for the dog to fully understand, he may have to hear the commands over and over. Soon, the dog will start to understand exactly what you are asking for the minute it comes out of your mouth, but it is going to take some time. When your dog follows the command, you should always praise him. By praising the dog and giving him treats after he follows a command, this will encourage your dog the next time you give the command. While some people use food to reward their dog, you could also give affection like a belly rub.

The Sit Command - Before you teach your dog to "stay," you should first teach your dog to sit. When you are teaching your dog the "sit" command, hold your hand over his head with a reward in it. The dog is going to look up at the reward. Use your other hand to push the dogs back end into the sitting position while you clearly say "sit." When the dog sits, give him the treat and pet him on the head. Never allow the dog to jump up and grab the treat from your hand. The training sessions should be frequent and short. Throughout the day, you should repeat the training sessions. If you get upset with your yorkie, simply stop and try it again later.

The Stay Command - To teach your dog how to stay - hold an empty hand up in front of the dog's face and slowly back up away from him as you say the word "stay." Stay facing your dog and walk backwards. When you reach a certain distance say "come." When the yorkie comes to you, give him a reward. If your dog runs to you without you saying "come," say "NO" and start over again, do not give a reward.

Just remember, when you are training a yorkie puppy, practice makes perfect. You cannot simply expect the dog to already know these commands.

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How To Train A Yorkie The Easy Way

Each year, thousands of dogs are placed in a shelter simply because they do not listen to their owner. In order to have a dog that will listen to you and go outside to potty, you will need to train them. In this case, since you have a yorkie, you need to know how to train a yorkie. Training a yorkie can be done the same way you train any other dog. In the paragraphs below, we are going to give you some pointers that will help you train your four-legged best friend.

To start with, that yorkie is totally dependent on you to teach him/her how to fit into your domesticated world. Your leadership and guidance is going to determine the path your yorkie takes and what type of dog he/she will become. Dogs that misbehave do so for a reason - they have owners that are not responsible. In order to have a good dog, you need to be a responsible owner and start the training process right away.

During the training process, you need to understand that you are dealing with an animal that has never been taught before. You need to be flexible, patient and fair during the training sessions. Your dog is not going to automatically know what you are asking for and he/she will make some mistakes here and there. When they do make a mistake, don't be too hard on them for it - just find a way to prevent the future mistakes.

You need to start out by teaching your yorkie the basic commands, starting with "emergency recall." With emergency recall, you will be teaching the yorkie to come to you when you call him/her. In emergency situations, this could save their life. Make sure you use their name often and before you know it, they will know their name. In order to teach them this command, use their favorite treats. Start off in a small, peaceful area. Stand a couple of steps away from the yorkie and use his/her name. When you call him/her, make sure you use a happy voice that is high-pitched. Get excited, pat your legs and show those treats. When they come to you, give him/her the treats. Each time, get further and further away.

"Drop it" is another basic command you will want to teach your dog. When you say "drop it," they should drop whatever is in their mouth. Start out by offering your dog one of his/her favorite toys by saying "take it." Once the dog has the toy in his/her mouth, say "drop it." Speak clearly and be firm while you are holding his/her favorite treat up. As soon as the dog drops the toy, give him/her the treat. If the dog refuses to let go of the toy, do not attempt to pull the toy from their mouth, because this is like a game to them. Instead, hold the treat closer to their nose.

There are many other basic commands that you need to teach your yorkie. These commands include "sit," "wait," and "lie down." You should also teach your dog to go potty outside as soon as he/she comes home with you.

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Yorkie Potty Training the Easy Way

Many dogs are rehomed because they potty on the floor, but it does not have to be this way. Yes, having a dog that does their business inside your home can be frustrating and disgusting, but with a little bit of training, your dog will learn how to go outside to potty. As soon as your little yorkie comes home with you, you need to be a responsible owner and teach him/her how to potty outside. In the paragraphs below, we are going to give you a step by step guide to yorkie potty training the easy way.

To start with, you need to have a designated spot for your little four-legged best friend to use the restroom. Make sure you show him/her this designated spot multiple times in order to let him/her get used to it. After the dog eats or sleep, take him/her out to the designated spot and wait there until he/she takes care of business. When he does use the potty, make sure you reward him by petting him on the head - you could even give him one of his favorite treats.

Some owners only take their dog out 2 times a day and this is a big "no." You should take your dog out every 2-3 hours. Before you know it, each time you take him outside, he will go potty.

When you are sleeping for longer than 3 hours, you may want to put your dog in a crate (make sure the crate is big enough for him to move around in). This will discourage the dog from using the bathroom on the floor and after the training is all done, he will no longer have to be placed in the crate when you are sleeping. If you are gone for long periods of time each day (to work or on vacation), you may want to hire a dog walker that will take your dog out for you while you are away. You should never leave your dog home alone for a long period of time.

If you pay attention to your dog, when he has to go potty, he will start to pace around the room. When your dog is pacing, this is a sign that he has to go outside - take him out as soon as you notice this. Some common signs that the yorkie has to potty include sniffing the ground, crouching and walking in a circle.

Each time you take the yorkie out, you need to take him to the same place. When you take the dog to the same place, they will smell their own scent and know what to do. If your dog will not potty and lays down in the yard, then it may not be a good time to take him out - repeat the process in about 30 minutes, until he finally does his business outside. Yorkie potty training does not have to be hard - you just have to have patience. Before you know it, you will have a yorkie that tells you when he needs to potty.

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