Thinking of adopting a Yorkie or do you already have one? Training a Yorkie is going to be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Yorkshire Terriers are an amazing breed of dog that possess fantastic personalities and adorable looks.

While owning a Yorkie is easy, the most challenging part is training him efficiently. Training a Yorkie is going to be just as difficult as training a child. This is because Yorkies are both incredibly intelligent and frustratingly stubborn at the same time.

You won’t be able to rush and you certainly can’t lose your patience because if you do it will take a lot longer to train your Yorkie. That being said, they are also very willing to learn and can be very good students if treated properly.

Training a Yorkie

Training a Yorkie will vary from user to user, mainly because all Yorkies are different. They have their own characteristics and you as a trainer need to understand their specific personality traits and characteristics in order to best train them.

first be the alpha

A good place to start training a Yorkie is by showing him that you are the authority. Some Yorkies have a dominant personality, so it’s critical that you convey to your dog the fact that you’re the one in control. Showcasing your dominance is helpful when you are in the process of training your Yorkie.

You must set strict and clear limits on what the dog can do and what it cannot do under any circumstances. Be consistent with your limits, otherwise your dog will get confused. Also, always keep training sessions short, as they have short attention spans.

Make your Yorkie respect you. When a dog respects you, she listens to you no matter the situation.

Be sure to reward good behavior

Yorkies respond best to training when they are showered with positivity and rewards. So don’t hesitate to reward them every time they do something good. You can give him a treat or even positive words and gestures that make him happy.

For example, you can ask your puppy to sit in one place, and then command it to “stay.” If you walk away and the puppy is still sitting there, give it a treat for obeying your commands.

Socializing a Yorkie is essential

While some Yorkies are very friendly and outgoing, others may be a little more suspicious of their owners and everything in general. Therefore, if you do not want your dog to become overly suspicious and aggressive towards strangers, you should take him out more often. Let him socialize and become familiar with strange sights and sounds.

Train them not to bark

Some Yorkies bark excessively at the slightest noise. To train them not to bark, you must stop them whenever they bark for no valid reason. This will teach the dog when it is okay to bark and when it is not.

Home training should be a priority

As a dog owner, the last thing you want to come home to is puddles and lots of steam. There are many ways to potty train a Yorkie. If your pup is the outgoing type, he can take it outside to be potty trained. Keep in mind, however, that you have to take him to the exact same spot each time until he realizes that this is the place to poop. You can also place a special dog litter box inside your house and train him to use it when nature calls.

Be positive, patient and consistent

The most important thing about training a Yorkie is to be positive, patient, and consistent. They can be stubborn and it can be quite difficult to potty train them and stop them from barking. But following a strict home workout schedule and being consistent with it can work wonders. Follow the steps I just mentioned and you’ll have a well-behaved Yorkie in no time.