Dog Obedience Training Tips

Barking dogs can be a nuisance for the owner, as well as any neighbors that are within hearing range. While barking is a typical form of communication, excessive barking can become a problem. A Yorkshire Terriers bark is usually a higher pitched bark then a larger breed dog, making it even more abrasive. In order to stop excessive barking, understanding the cause for most barking is very important. A Yorkshire Terrier will bark for many reasons. The average barking is meant to warn their humans that there is something that they view as a possible threat. A person at the door, or a dog walking in front of the house, gives the Yorkshire Terrier call for barking. However, they will also bark to get the attention of their human.

Barking as a warning is good and should not be discouraged, only limited. Constant barking at a door bell can become monotonous, however, barking at unwanted intruders is acceptable. Barking at sirens is also another issue with Yorkshire Terriers. There are many different ways to handle this kind of unnecessary barking. Desensitizing training is a recommended method. To do this, simply find the cause of the barking, for instance, a ringing door bell. Have a helper stand outside the door and ring the door bell once every few seconds. When your dog begins barking, give a sit command. Tell the dog that it is okay in a calm and even tone. This shows the dog that you are not afraid and that it is alright for them to stop giving their warning. Whenever your dog stops barking for a few seconds at a time, reward them with a treat. After several times of repeating this, the dog will begin to become desensitized to the sound of the door bell. Continue to give the dog a treat from time to time when they do not bark when the door bell rings.

There are many different ways to stop barking for attention. Ignoring the pet when they bark is one of the most effective ways. While it can be difficult to ignore a barking Yorkshire Terrier, eventually the dog will fall silent. When they do, give them a treat. If they begin barking again, continue to ignore them. Another technique that works for barking at outside stimuli is the squirt bottle method. Whenever they begin unwanted barking, give the dog a quick squirt with a squirt bottle. They will eventually see that barking for no reason will result in an unpleasant sensation and will modify, or correct, the behavior.

You never want your dog to stop barking altogether. This is one of very few forms of communication that a dog has. Getting control of the unnecessary barking, however, is very important. Knowing the triggers for the behavior can help you find the controls to stopping it. Modifying the barking behavior should be taken care at a young age. Yorkshire Terriers are easier to train as puppies and will be more receptive to the behavioral modifications.

All dogs enjoy digging. There are many reasons for this, but the most common is that it gives them something to do. Yorkshire Terriers, like all terrier breeds, were originally bred for hunting and for catching vermin, such as mice and rats. Later, people stopped using them for hunting vermin and made them lap pets. While they make excellent companions, the desire to dig was still there. A Yorkshire Terrier will dig anywhere that there is access to any kind of dirt or sand. It very difficult to teach them not to dig, however, it is easier to do so as a puppy.

Training a Yorkshire Terrier not to dig can begin with a simple control of the access that the dog has to an area to dig. If you watch your dog while you are walking, he will be less likely to dig at all. However, when the owner is not around, the Yorkshire Terrier will start digging again. If you are taking your dog out for a walk to go to the bathroom, do only that. Once they have finished going to the bathroom, take them back inside. Ensuring that they do not have a chance to dig is the first key to training them not to dig.

You can also keep them from digging by using a distraction method. When you see them digging, get their attention with a toy. Toys that keep them busy, like dogs toys that can hide treats inside them, will keep their minds occupied long enough that they will not think about digging. You will also want to keep a close eye on your Yorkshire Terrier. Do not leave him outside alone, even if your yard is fenced in. A dog that is left alone will get bored and will dig under the fence and run away. Keeping your dog well occupied can keep your dog from developing further behavioral issues.

It is best to reward your dog for any good behavior that they display. Having the opportunity to dig and not taking the opportunity deserves a reward. Stopping the behavior on a command also will merit a reward. However, you must first start a base of commands. Association techniques can also help. When your Yorkshire Terrier begins to dig, give a sharp, sudden sound that startles them. The sound of a fog horn can do the trick. Just a short burst of noise and the dog will eventually associate digging with a scary noise. When they come to you after being startled, reward them for not digging. After a time, the actions will begin to be associated with positive behavior and the negative behavior will be modified.

Once your dog has learned not to dig, it is still not a good idea to leave them in a yard alone. They may begin to exhibit some of the same behavior and will begin digging again. Keep your pet well occupied and inside when you are not home. This is the best way to ensure that the Yorkshire Terrier will not dig at the yard.

Yorkshire Terriers love to chew, especially as puppies. During the ten, or more, months that a Yorkshire Puppy are teething, they will chew on anything that they can. While perfectly normal, it should be controlled right away. Understanding the reasons for a Yorkshire Terriers chewing behavior can help in finding a solution. The first thing that you must understand that puppies learn about their surroundings through their mouths. As adults, they will develop chewing fixations that usually stem from boredom. Fixing the chewing issues early can save, not only time later, but also your belongings.

During teething, a chewing puppy will gnaw on anything that it can reach. Therefore, it is best to remove objects that are dangerous to them, or that you do not want destroyed, from their reach. Keeping chew toys for puppies close at hand is also a good idea. This will ultimately give you something that you can replace an unwanted object with. It is also best to teach your puppy what is appropriate to chew on and what is not. When you see your Yorkshire Terrier puppy chewing on something inappropriate, immediately remove it from their mouth and replace it with a chew toy. If they are teething, give them a frozen chew toy. The cold will numb the nerves and they will be more likely to enjoy chewing that then something you do not want them to have.

Keeping you Yorkshire Terrier entertained is very important. As an adult, they can develop an unhealthy chewing habit out of boredom. Keeping chew toys around for them will distract them from wanting to chew on the things that are unacceptable. With any dog, it is best to reprimand any negative, or unwanted, behavior when it is seen. Doing so after the dog has already committed the offense will only confuse them. Playing with your Yorkshire Terrier regularly can also help curb the boredom. Taking your dog for long walks if you are going to be gone all day will keep your dog tired. They will most likely sleep during the rest of the day and will not be awake long enough to be bored.

Another way to protect your belongings is to make them unattractive to your pet. This can prove to be an effective method of keeping your Yorkshire Terrier from chewing on your furniture, as well as anything else that you do not want them to chew on. Using prays such as bitter apple spray can make the furniture taste bad and the pet will loose interest in chewing on it. It is not toxic, therefore it will not hurt them. Hot sauce can also be used for the same principle, however, it tends to leave a smell.

Keeping your Yorkshire Terrier from chewing on unwanted things is simple. Ensuring that they have something that they are allowed to chew on is the first step. Also, keep things that could be potentially hazardous to them out of their reach. Most chewing is a phase that will eventually pass. However, you must put a stop to this behavior before it becomes problematic.

Biting issues with Yorkshire Terriers are common, but can be easy to remedy. There are many causes for the biting behavior. A lot of the behavior problems in Yorkshire Terriers begin as a puppy. Starting young on correcting behavioral patterns can help out a great deal. Many of the reasons for biting include teething as a puppy, fear or pain, and even being territorial. These are all bad habits that need to be addressed immediately. While Yorkshire Terriers have small mouths, their teeth are incredibly sharp.

Yorkshire Terrier puppies that are teething tend to want to chew and bite anything that they can get their tiny mouths on. It is during this time that it is best to train your dog what to bite and what not to bite to avoid any issues with biting in the future. A teething puppy grows their teeth in stages over a period of time. Within the first month of life, they will begin growing their puppy teeth. Once the teeth have finished growing in, there will be a total of twenty-eight teeth. Between four and seven months, they will begin losing their puppy teeth, which will be replaced with forty-two adult teeth. These teeth will start with the incisors at four months old and will continue with the canines at five months and the molars at six months. By ten months old, all of the adult teeth should be fully grown. It is in this time that they will want to bite and chew on anything and everything in their path.

The best way to handle a teething puppy is by the use of chew toys. Keeping chew toys that can be frozen is good for the puppies teeth. It will provide something positive to chew on and it will help with the pain of exposed nerves. The most important thing to do is keep anything that can harm the puppy, such as electrical cords, shoes, and anything small, out of reach. Some Yorkshire Terrier puppies will seek to chew on their owners hands to relieve the pain. This is not a good behavioral pattern and needs to stopped before it really gets started. The best way to do this is, when your Yorkshire Terrier puppy starts to chew on your hand, shout “ouch”, or something similar, rather loudly and pull your hand away. When a Yorkshire Terrier puppy is with their litter mates, they become accustomed to having their litter mates yelping when they are bitten while playing. Immediately put a teething toy with your dog and praise them when they start to bite and chew on it.

Biting in adults can be a bit more difficult to remedy. First, you will need to know what is causing the behavior. Yorkshire Terriers will bite out of aggression if they feel that their territory is being invaded. This over protective behavior should be stopped right away. The best way to handle this is by using the same techniques you would use on an unruly toddler. The time out technique is actually quite effective. When your dog bite you or nips at you out of aggression, remove him from the area that he is protecting and put him in a room by himself, preferably a bathroom, for a short period of time. At the end of that time, take him out of time out and put him back in the place that was problematic. If he still bites, repeat the process until the behavioral issues stop.

However, if your Yorkshire Terrier is biting for a different reason, you must find what the problem is. Using other behavioral ques, you can decide whether the issue is internal or external. If he is hiding more often, or does not want to be picked up or held, he may be injured, in pain, or sick. Dogs do not outwardly show it when they are sick or in pain. It is animal logic that showing pain or illness means showing weakness and another animal may take advantage of that. Using the behavioral ques, you can determine whether or not to take your Yorkshire Terrier to the Vet. Sometimes, however, to modify the behavior of a dog, we must examine the behavior of the human. If you are acting outwardly aggressive towards your dog, especially while it is backed into a corner, it will most likely bite you. Be mindful of how you manage your pet. Some behavior are instinctual and cannot be stopped by simple training.