Tricks To Start Yorkshire Training

Yorkshires are possibly one of the most popular and desired breeds right now. The reason for this is that they are small and tender looking dogs, however, they are very active and energetic dogs that can drive us crazy if we don’t educate them properly. For this reason, today we’re going to give you some tricks to get you started in Yorkshire training.

Important points to keep in mind

• There is no training for each race.  Dogs receive similar training regardless of whether they are large, small, short-haired or long-haired, etc. This is a myth that has to start falling apart. Absolutely, all dogs need the same training bases, which are obedience, submission, socialization and entertainment. What must be considered are the personality characteristics of each breed to improve the learning process.
• The Yorkshires are very docile dogs, however, you will have to keep very firm so you don’t end up with a disobedient dog.

• This is a very territorial race, so socialization is critical for them.
• Yorkshire ranks 30th on the canine intelligence scale. Don’t be offended by this position on the list: this doesn’t mean that your pet is less intelligent than the others. What this scale actually measures is how quickly a dog responds to a human cue and how many words it can understand. The Yorkshires are a very independent breed, so it won’t be too difficult for him to follow your instructions, as he will want to do your bidding. Don’t worry, he’ll learn constantly.

Specific aspects in your education

Yorkshires are known for being very playful, so you should make the most of the moments when he pays attention to you, as they tend to be easily distracted.

It is common for dog owners of this breed to refer to them as indomitable, however, this is not true. The process will take patience and a lot of repetition, but with patience it will obey.

What’s more, Yorkshire’s appearance and ingenuity may make your heart soften when you reprimand him, but this is a serious mistake many small dog owners make.

Through living together, dogs learn to recognize their owners’ weaknesses, so it becomes increasingly easy to handle situations for their convenience, for example, to receive snacks, ask for food, get rid of being scolded, among others .

Therefore, we recommend that you be firm, as this way you will obtain lasting results within your education process. Keep in mind that your dog will grow up and that it is not easy to live with animals that have developed bad habits.

As they are very territorial, one of the main problems of this breed is the fact that they urinate in inappropriate places. You must teach, through assertiveness, that you are the alpha or the leader, so he must not mark a territory within your home.

The best way to prevent him from urinating or defecating where he shouldn’t be is to establish a time for eating, in the same way as designating a place that is accessible, where he can take care of his needs in case he feels like it outside of tour hours.

They also need a lot of physical activity  as they are incredibly energetic dogs. By keeping him busy, and especially tired, you will prevent him from developing personality disorders such as destructive habits or excessive barking.

Also, with this breed positive reinforcement works better.  Reward him when he does something right or when he does what you asked. This will make him understand what attitudes you approve of and will make training much easier.

For this dog,  the best reward is the affective one. This will also help you establish a bond with him, as due to his independence, he tends to become suspicious if you don’t make physical contact with him.

It is suggested to start training the dogs as soon as weaning occurs. It is better when this occurs prematurely, as it is always better to educate than correct.