Yorkshire Terrier Dog Training Tips

Yorkshire Terrier Training

Information on Training Your Yorkshire Terrier Dog or Puppy

Few who have known a Yorkshire Terrier will call them a calm or placid lap dog. Born as working dogs, it's natural instinct for the Yorkie to tear off after anything that moves - whether that is a bug on the floor, the family cat, or even their shadows, Yorkshire Terriers love to give chase. In addition to being the cat's arch-nemesis, they are often considered to be very high-strung and nervous dogs. Perhaps this is due to inbreeding, or maybe it comes from being so tiny, the breed is generally hyper-sensitive to loud noises, fast movements, and very nervous of strangers. Due to this, they are often known as a very shy or timid dog, excitable, and can be prone to both yapping and nipping. Additionally, they also frequently suffer from Canine Separation Anxiety and can be very destructive if left alone for long periods of time or not properly crate-trained.

The Yorkshire Terrier is perhaps one of the most difficult dogs to train. Very excitable and notably stubborn, they require a great deal of patience and repetition in order to housebreak. While some Yorkshire Terriers can be taught to do tricks, don't be surprised if yours conveniently develops selective hearing and tends to ignore you - these feisty little fellows are highly independent and won't learn unless they think there's something in it for them. Obedience classes are recommended, though this also depends on the dog, as some are too excitable to actually do well in puppy classes with other dogs.

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