How to train a Yorkie at home

Before you start training a Yorkshire Terrier, you need to familiarize yourself with the recommendations and carry out early socialization of the puppy.

Yorkies, like other representatives of the canine world, must receive the basics of education; even those with such a miniature size can cause trouble if they are not educated.

• Having become the owner of the cutest creature, a Yorkshire terrier puppy, many do not understand why they should be trained, much less raised. Despite its toy appearance, a full-fledged dog lives in the body of a Yorkie: active, independent, curious.

Overly spoiled pets may ignore the requests of their owners. Therefore, raising a Yorkshire Terrier should begin from the first day of its arrival in a new family. Having mastered a basic set of commands and gestures, the owner will be able to control the behavior and actions of his dog.

Is it possible to train a Yorkie puppy at home? What commands does your pet need to know? The article is devoted to these and many other issues.

Rules for training a Yorkie at home

The Yorkshire Terrier is a smart and obedient dog. Therefore, in the process of training a Yorkie, no special skills are needed. The following features should be taken into account:

1. Choose the most suitable place and time for classes. Only a well-fed, cheerful pet in a good mood is able to quickly respond to the owner’s commands. The training area should not be crowded. In the first stages, it is better to practice in a familiar environment, directly in the apartment where the dog lives.
2. In the eyes of the puppy, the owner is obliged to be a leader, a leader, for his wife. Otherwise, the dog will take on this “position”, and all the owner’s requests will be considered optional.
3. Taking into account the previous point, you should not allow the pet to sleep with the owner on the same bed and beg for food from the common table. The puppy should have its place in the house, and it should know it.
4. Yorkshire Terrier training is carried out using the “carrot method”: praise and rewards in the form of treats for correctly executed commands.

This is the most effective method that promotes the establishment of warm, trusting relationships. The Yorkshire Terrier must be brought up with steadfastness, consistency and calmness (any physical punishment is excluded). All family members should know and follow generally accepted measures of what is permitted in relation to a pet.

• In addition to voice commands, the dog quickly responds to gestures (even if they are involuntary from the owner). Therefore, it is worth thinking about gestures in advance when teaching each command, without misleading your pet with contradictions in commands and body movements.

The owner must obtain from the puppy unquestioning execution of prohibiting commands. The command should be pronounced strictly, louder than others; slightly pulling the leash. This way the owner will be able to protect the inquisitive and naive Yorkshire Terrier from various threatening factors.

Basic recommendations on how to train a Yorkie at home

First of all, the puppy is taught basic commands, which he quickly learns. Then you can move on to more complex options. There is no need to demand something impossible from a big dog. It is clear that such a dog will not become an apartment security guard.

How to train a puppy correctly at home

In order for the Yorkshire Terrier to be trained according to all conditions, it is necessary to acquire the following equipment:

• a collar and leash that must be used on every walk;
• a treat that can be used to reward the dog for correctly executed commands;
• bedding will be needed for training the puppy in cold weather;
• a set of special toys;
• clicker (at the owner's request).

If you want to raise a Yorkshire terrier well, you cannot use screaming, a raised voice, or excessive affection and lisping.

Important! Under no circumstances should the owner begin training a Yorkie at home until the emotional state of the person himself has leveled out. He shouldn't be angry or aggressive.

Harness and leash for Yorkie

Early socialization of a Yorkshire terrier puppy

During primary socialization, you will need to accustom the baby to a new environment and existence in an apartment, on the street, and communicating with people and animals. If this is not done, problems may arise in adulthood.

Initially you need:

1. Accustom the puppy to its name;
2. A new place for him - your apartment;
3. The place where he will sleep and eat;
4. Tray or diaper;
5. Loud sounds (thunder, rain, fireworks, firecrackers, noise and car horns);
6. Busy streets, vehicles;
7. To other people;
8. To strangers or your pets;
9. To the neighbors.

Start minimal walks from 2 to 3 months of age, as soon as you have received all the basic vaccinations. Allow your puppy to interact with other animals and people. When you meet neighbors, say hello to them and let your baby smell them; the more often he sees them, the easier it will be in adulthood.

Take outside after each feeding or immediately after sleep. Before you go for a walk, put him on a diaper, then put on a collar. As soon as you take a walk, take off the collar and immediately wipe your paws.

It is necessary to change your walking route, explore new places, navigate busy roads and noisy places. It is not recommended to let go of the leash, otherwise the baby may get scared and run away, and before learning the first basic commands, do not let go categorically.

• Get used to riding in a car, wearing clothes and trimming nails; such activities must be included at an early age.
• When the baby gets used to the new environment, start learning simple commands, gradually, slowly and regularly.

Recommendations from dog handlers

Training a Yorkshire Terrier is a continuous learning process, both on walks and at home. Cynologists give some tips to novice dog owners:

1. The pet must quickly remember its own nickname and quickly respond to it. Therefore, it is better to stick to a laconic, short name. The puppy's name should be pronounced softly and tenderly. When punishing a pet, you should not mention its name so that it does not associate it with something repulsive or cruel.
2. When teaching a leash, you need to start small. Ask your pet to walk nearby. Obedience must be rewarded. Spend 10-20 minutes a day on training.
3. If there is a shortage of time, the owner must entrust training to qualified specialists, without delaying the process of socialization of the four-legged friend.

How to train correctly

Training a Yorkshire Terrier requires following the basic points that will ensure your chances of success:

• choose a suitable location. You should start training and raising it in a place familiar to the puppy. This could be an apartment, a house or a yard near the house. In the future, it will be possible to change the location to a park or special area, provided that they are not crowded;
• take into account the mood and location of the pet: the dog should be well-fed, cheerful, and in a good mood;
• do not allow the terrier to take a leadership position even for a short time. If relaxed, the dog will begin to dominate and then the owner’s commands will become optional for it;
• designate a certain place in the house that the puppy should perceive as his own, and do not allow him to sleep in your bed or eat from your table;
• The most successful method used in training Yorkies is considered to be the “carrot and stick” method: for obedience and correctly executed commands, the dog receives a reward. The main thing is to always follow the chosen line of behavior for all family members;
• teaching your pet not only verbal commands, but also gestures. However, certain gestures must correspond to the same commands every time. The dog should not hesitate when performing them;
• unquestioning execution by the dog of prohibiting commands: when training a terrier, such commands should sound clearer and louder than others.

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Where to start training and education

You will need to purchase a treat; it can be a special ready-made treat, or you can make it yourself.

Delicacy:

• Pieces of fruit - apple, pear;
• Crackers - dried white bread;
• Boiled chicken breast, cut into small pieces;
• Dry food granules;
• Purchased goodies from veterinary stores.

Before starting training:

1. It's good to take the puppy for a walk, play and let him run around. Under this condition, the animal will not be distracted by external stimuli.
2. It is necessary to alternate active games and the learning process - in order for the pet not to get tired, give him a short break, play with a toy.
3. Time for training is no more than 40 - 50 minutes per day. Gradually, as the dog begins to grow up, the intensity, time and complexity increase.

Basic command training

A Yorkie puppy can master the commands “Come” and “Place” at a very early age (from 2 months). The training procedure does not require complex manipulations. As mentioned earlier, you need to start training in a familiar environment.

"To me"

When inviting your pet for the first feeding, you should loudly and clearly say the name and the command “Come to me.” Feeling the fragrant smells coming from the kitchen, the pet will come running immediately. If the training is carried out at every feeding, the Yorkie will quickly remember the command, which can then be practiced during walks in the fresh air.

Don't despair if your pet ignores the command the first time. It is necessary to say it loudly again and, upon successful completion, give a reward in the form of a treat.

"Place"

To prevent the puppy from constantly fussing under your feet, on the very first day you need to show him his personal place (bed, bedding, house). Having played enough, the tired child is carefully taken to his place with the words: “Place, my dear, place.” After some time, the baby will independently fulfill this request.

“Sit and Lie”

The next most difficult commands are “Sit”, “Lie down”, “Walk”. You need to constantly train your puppy. The first time, at the level of reflexes, he will sit on command if the owner interests him with a treat and places his hand behind the pet’s head. It is worth repeating the exercise several times.

Before you start teaching the “Lie Down” command, you should understand the latter well. A Yorkie will lie down without hesitation (from a sitting position) if you entice him with a treat, lowering him down. When finishing a walk on a leash, the owner can release the pet with the encouraging words “Walk.”

From the age of six months, pets must follow the “Fetch” command. Many Yorkie puppies at a young age happily run after toys - squeakers, balls. Having heard the words “Give”, the baby should, without hesitation, give the toy to the owner, who in return rewards him with his favorite treat.

“Nickname of Yorkie”

As soon as the puppy arrives at his home, he needs to be named something. You need to come up with a nickname in advance, even before it appears; the shorter and clearer it sounds, the better. Repeat the name - constantly, pet him, calling him by name, attract attention, gradually he will begin to perceive the nickname as his name.

"Ugh"

The command “fu” and “you can’t” are two different commands. “Fu” is an indicator of disapproval for a dog; such a command is given on the street if the animal picks up garbage or takes a treat from a stranger.

"It is forbidden"

A command indicating prohibited actions that must be stopped immediately. It is given clearly, clearly and with serious intonation. The animal must know that it will be followed by punishment for failure to comply.

"Near"

An important command, when pronouncing it, you need to pull the leash towards you, unless it happens to be pulled with a stronger jerk, sharply and accurately. The dog must be on the left side of the owner, at least 30 - 40 cm, be careful when jerking, the Yorkie is a miniature dog, you may not calculate the strength.

"Stand"

The dog is located on the left side of the owner, the leash itself is held in the right hand, supported only by the left. The command to sit is given, after which give the command to “stand” by lifting your stomach with your hand; as soon as he stands up, praise him and give him a treat.

Command Features

• “NEAR” – calm movement next to the owner with and without a leash, with a landing when stopping, with a change in pace and direction of movement
• “TO ME” – return to you upon request
• “WAIT” – in a free or certain position (sitting or lying down) for a long time: if necessary, wait for the owner on the street, when visiting a store or other establishment
• “FU” - an indifferent attitude towards treats scattered on the ground
• “NO” – to stop unwanted actions
• “SIT”, “LIE”, “STAND” – Execution of a set of commands “sit”, “lie”, “stand” at a distance and near the leg, when commands are given by voice and gestures
• “PLACE” – returning the dog to its place
• “QUIET” – stop barking on demand
• Other commands at your request. The instructor will provide a complete list when drawing up the training program.

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Your Yorkshire Terrier may not need all the commands. But it is simply necessary to train some obligatory nuances. The key commands are “come to me” and “fu”.

The command “fu” is prohibited. With the help of such a simple word, you can teach the Yorkshire Terrier to understand the boundaries of what is allowed to him, and also to understand that it is worth stopping the work he has started.

After learning the required “come to me” command, the dog will never run far from you, and you won’t have to look for it and constantly run after it.

You can also train an animal in terms of other commands: “lie down”, “place”, “sit”.

It all depends on your desires and efforts to teach your pet to be more well-mannered and smarter.

It is necessary to train a Yorkshire puppy with a basic set of commands. This will simplify the life of the dog and the owner during walks, meetings with strangers, when visiting a veterinarian, and performing cosmetic procedures.

Expert opinion

Anna Abramenko

An avid dog lover. Experience in veterinary medicine since 2009.

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You should start learning standard commands with your dog only after your Yorkie learns to respond to

nickname

, will get used to the collar.

"To me"

When releasing the animal from the leash for play or jogging, the dog is lured with a treat, while pronouncing the command and the pet’s nickname. Yorkies are trainable, this technique will be mastered quickly.

Starting from two months, the baby can be taught basic commands, such as “Come to me!” and “Place!” The easiest way for a puppy to learn these commands is if, before starting to eat, you call the puppy to you and then take him to his place. When getting your dog ready to go outside, it is recommended to teach the commands “Sit!”, “Lie down!”, “Walk!”.

There is no need to rush: until the pet has firmly mastered the previous command, it is not worth starting training next. Particular attention should be paid to prohibiting gestures and orders “Fu!”, “You can’t!”, “Stop!” Lessons should be short, puppies need to be closely monitored, because if the kids are tired or have lost interest, then their studies will not go well.

How to stop a Yorkie from barking

Children and even adult dogs can bark at the slightest extraneous sounds, unfortunately in apartment buildings this is quite problematic.

From puppyhood, a Yorkie puppy must be weaned from this reaction to extraneous sounds. The first thing you need to do:

• Switch his attention;
• Show a toy, treat, or new object;
• A toy cannot be given to your pet right away, otherwise he will decide that everything is in order;
• As soon as he barks, bark the command “no” and steam back into place;
• If he doesn’t obey, stop paying attention to him, don’t look at the pet, go to a friend’s room, then he will understand that the owner is not happy.

Common owner mistakes when training

A person, due to ignorance or inexperience, may make minor mistakes, to avoid problems and raise a puppy correctly, it is necessary:

1. Perceive the animal as a person. There is no need to explain what needs to be done, the dog will not understand you. The command must be given clearly and clearly, and the treat must be given only after execution. Fewer words, clear commands and patience.
2. You need to find a “key” for each pet; your Yorkie can take verbal praise better than a treat. Some people love pleasant pats and a bright expression of the owner’s emotions; for others, a tasty piece is enough. In any case, the pet will be designed to please the person and earn praise.
3. The educational process is carried out by 1 person - the owner of the dog. The place is chosen to be secluded, there should be no distractions or irritants.
4. It is forbidden to punish a Yorkie as soon as the training process has begun; your main task is to achieve the command; if you punish the dog, the whole process will be disrupted, and other times the dog may refuse training even at the initial stage.
5. Mandatory encouragement always follows the execution of a command; the more regularly the classes are held, the faster the animal will learn.
6. The commands are given clearly, the intonation does not change; if you shout or lower your voice, making it clear that you are not happy, the dog will feel guilty.
7. Only one command is pronounced at a time, you cannot give several commands at the same time, the dog will not be able to understand what exactly you want from it.

Command training

A basic set of commands is a necessity when raising a Yorkshire Terrier. Thanks to this, the life of both the pet and the owner will be easier, since they will be able to go for walks, to the veterinarian, to meet strangers, and also to visit a grooming salon without hassle.

Important! The main thing when teaching a child is to pronounce commands clearly and accurately and accompany this with a certain action. This rule should not change.

"Sit" and "lie down"

To teach your pet these commands, you need to fix him in the right position during the game, clearly pronounce the command, stroke him and treat him with something tasty while the dog is sitting/lying. This command is learned quite quickly.

"To me"

Teaching a Yorkie the “come to me” command is as simple as teaching it the other basic commands. To do this, you need to let the dog off the leash while playing or jogging and lure it towards you, saying its nickname, and when the dog runs up, give it a treat and praise it, stroking it affectionately. You will learn this technique quickly.

This action should be studied only after a friendly relationship has been established between the animal and the person. You cannot shout at the dog, but you must say the command in a stern voice, while pulling the Yorkie with a leash.

Important! This command indicates that you cannot take an object or that you absolutely cannot perform any action. Therefore, later you also cannot give this thing to the dog, otherwise the command will not be mastered.

"It is forbidden"

The “no” command is similar to the “fu!” command, so you need to act in the same way. The main thing is severity, but not shouting. There should be no aggressive manifestations.

"Place"

To teach this command, you first need to be next to the puppy, then go to your favorite place where the animal usually sleeps, and call him with a word and nickname. Then they give him a treat and pet him. Yorkies get used to this team the fastest.

"Near"

While working with this skill, the dog should be at the owner's left leg. In order for the animal to learn this command, you will need to slightly pull it towards your leg with a leash and collar.

This is a list of basic commands that you should teach your puppy. It is also very important to know how to stop a Yorkie from biting, since the kids who arrived from the nursery are accustomed to playing with their companions, who can play around. First of all, you should try to react in the same way as puppies in the kennel - squeal loudly and not pay attention to the pet for about 20 minutes.

Note! An older puppy needs to be turned over on its back, gently pressed to the floor and held there for several minutes. This will show the Yorkie who is boss and who needs to be obeyed. The dog will quickly learn the lesson.

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Training a Yorkshire Terrier puppy must begin from the first days the dog is in your home. There is an opinion that puppies should be trained no earlier than 6 months, but this opinion is erroneous, although quite widespread. From infancy, you need to instill in your dog the rules of behavior in your home, what is allowed and what is prohibited.

Often new puppy owners worry that training from the first days will be excessively stressful for the dog. This is only possible if outdated, strict methods are used, but with the right approach, training from the first days will, on the contrary, be very useful, since it allows you to immediately establish contact with the puppy and build a trusting relationship.

It is necessary to train a Yorkshire puppy with a basic set of commands. This will simplify the life of the dog and the owner during walks, meetings with strangers, when visiting a veterinarian, and performing cosmetic procedures.

Expert opinion

Anna Abramenko

An avid dog lover. Experience in veterinary medicine since 2009.

Ask a Question

You should start learning standard commands with your dog only after your Yorkie learns to respond to

nickname

, will get used to the collar.

"To me"

When releasing the animal from the leash for play or jogging, the dog is lured with a treat, while pronouncing the command and the pet’s nickname. Yorkies are trainable, this technique will be mastered quickly.

Features of the educational process at home

Due to his personality traits, the baby Yorkshire Terrier can be stubborn. You shouldn’t push or punish him, much less shout at him. In every learning process, it is important to build trusting relationships and select individual keys.

• The person’s task is to interest, offer a treat and provide an opportunity for communication. For an animal, any communication, play or training is already joy and is perceived as a manifestation of love from a person. This is why patience and consistency in learning is so important.

Change toys more often to interest your pet, offer different treats. Make it a rule to conduct classes regularly, let them be not only constant, but also interesting. The more naturally a person shows emotions and contentment with his pet, the faster he realizes the need to obey and carry out the command.

Cost of training with a dog handler

Dog trainers know best how to train a Yorkshire Terrier. You should contact a specialist if the owner is a novice dog breeder and has no experience raising dogs. Sometimes the help of a specialist is required if the dog has developed bad habits. The specialist will teach you how to interact with your Yorkie correctly and gain his trust. He will tell you what to pay attention to, what to allow and what to prohibit, and how to punish. Group and individual lessons with a dog handler allow you to ensure that your pet unquestioningly follows commands regardless of environmental conditions.

The cost of classes depends on the complexity of the training and the reputation of the dog handler. A general training course will cost 1600-1800 rubles per session. The entire course costs 7,000-15,000 rubles. When correcting unwanted behavior, training will cost more - 2,500 rubles per session.

Despite its small size, the Yorkshire Terrier is an active, intelligent dog. Raising and training such a pet does not cause problems, but requires patience and perseverance. Yorkies are inquisitive, energetic, and eager to please their owner. If you don't make mistakes, communicating with such a dog will bring pleasure to everyone.

Dear readers, when I, your beloved York, wrote this article (of course I wrote it, what did you think?), I tried very hard! Write your impressions in the comments, and on New Year's Eve 2021 (I hope it will come, no matter what!) I will give the person who writes the best comment a great gift for your Yorkie!

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What to do and how to study further

Once you have learned the basic commands, move on to more complex ones. For example: fetch, give, give, bring. You can learn various tricks and paddle commands. The more active you are, the better your pet will be raised.

You can go through sports and entertainment programs based on group training; many terriers undergo OKD. A dog can be taught to dance, to stand on its hind legs. Many of these tricks have a positive effect on the development of the Yorkie's muscular frame and overall obedience.