How to Train a Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire terriers are active little dogs that love to please their owners. They also tend to be extremely hyper and can suffer from ‘small dog syndrome’ when not trained properly. If you want an obedient terrier that isn’t destructive, a good training program at home is absolutely necessary.

Training a Yorkshire terrier can be a difficult task. If you are new to training dogs, then you may need to get some help with training as these dogs can be a bit of a handful. However, if you start early enough you have a really good chance at training these dogs.

• Start early with your training of these dogs. Use a lot of praising and some treats when the dog has done well. You must be consistent with what you train them and be patient as well.


• It is best to get a schedule for the dog when it comes to potty training them. Because these dogs are small, their bladders are small as well. Consider puppy pads if you are gone for several hours a day. Take the dog outside or to their puppy pad as soon as they have eaten or as soon as they wake up. Praise them when they make it outside or to their puppy pad as soon as they go.


• Establish dominance over these little dogs. They tend to think that they are the pack leader. Let them know who is in charge while still showing them that you love and care about them. Be gentle but firm in your handling of these dogs.


• Focus on socializing the puppy starting at about 12 weeks. Once they are caught up on their shots you should begin taking them to dog parks and introducing them to other animals and people they are not used to.