How To Train A Dog

Yorkshire terriers can be quite uncooperative when you’re making an attempt to train them.  My Yorkie doesn’t listen and can become quite mutinous when I’m working with her.  I formerly owned a Yorkie and had a similar issue.  This time I have learned more about Yorkshire terriers and dogs in general and I need to share what I have learned.  Here are 7 tips about how to train your Yorkshire terrier. 

1. Work with your dog each day.  Yorkers have a short memory and attention span, similar to that of a small child.  If you skip a day of training she’s going to forget what she has learned. 

2. Use treats as a reward when your Yorkie does what you are endeavoring to teach her to do.  That way she’s going to know what is expected of her and be incentivized to delight you. 

3. Speak in a firm tone when reprimanding her.  She is going to know by the tone of your voice that she has done something that’s not acceptable. 

4. Allow for a ton of playtime between training sessions.  Your Yorkie will learn quicker if she is permitted to stretch her legs and play in between sessions. 

5. Train your Yorkie when it is just the 2 of you.  Other people or animals are far too much of a distraction.  Permit her to concentrate on you and your voice. 

6. Teach just one command at a time.  Wait until she has mastered a command utterly before starting to teach her a new one. 

7. Use the same precise wording for each command you teach.  If you’d like your Yorkie to sit, then only use the word sit.  If you are saying sit down or anything else she will become confused and not know what to do.  Think back to when you were making an attempt to learn a new language.  One word can change the meaning of a sentence and you will have difficulty figuring out what’s the right way to say something.  It is the same for your Yorkie.  She is going to try to work out what you need, so make it simple with one word or a short phrase. 

If you follow these 7 tips your Yorkie will learn as many commands as you would like to teach her.  If you need to discover more about how to train your Yorkie or other tiny breed dogs it is a smart idea to ask others for help.

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