Because of the perfectly petite size of their dog, many Yorkie pet parents live in condo and apartment buildings. Some actually do a lot of traveling with their Yorkie, be it in an RV or crisscrossing the country and staying in hotels. All of us who love Yorkies understand that […]
Training
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Owners of Yorkies should not treat training as the most difficult time in the life as it can easily turn into a pleasant and positive experience. If you follow certain rules and habits, you will see that training may be more than just rewarding. The first thing to consider is […]
Every owner of a Yorkie will notice that the dogs love to jump on different things. It is a sign of excitement when dogs meet someone, or of excess energy that has accumulated during the day. Some people are not really happy to see the pets overexcited as there are […]
A lot of owners of Yorkies do not recognize the effectiveness of crate training but those who have already tried it will never say that it is a bad idea. Using a crate will help your Yorkie become a loved family member that will not annoy the owners. In other […]
Another problem, an owner of a Yorkshire terrier can face, is chewing. This is an instinctual activity of the dog that is present since being a puppy. Chewing is closely associated with excess energy of your pet and owners of Yorkie should not consider it to be abnormal. But, the […]
Any owner of Yorkie will confirm that these dogs are smart and it is not difficult to train obedience. But there are some character features that may be an obstacle in training your pet. Yorkies are considered to be independent and, at the same time, stubborn. That is why any […]
If you decide to buy a Yorkie, it’s an excellent choice as you will never have such a loving and loyal pet. At the same time, having a Yorkie is a great responsibility and, first of all, you need to know how to potty-train your Yorkie in the right way. […]
Crate training a Yorkshire terrier should not be treated as a punishment to the dog or something cruel. Crates should be seen as a safe place for the Yorkie. It is where the dog can go and curl up once in a while. The crate serves as a sanctuary that […]
Owners of Yorkshire terriers know that their dogs will bark if there is somebody at the door or if there is some kind of noise other than the usual. This is a normal behavior of a Yorkie but if the dog starts to bark excessively then there is a problem.
One of the challenges that new Yorkshire terrier owners face is housebreaking the puppy. A Yorkie can be hard to train. The smaller the puppy, the smaller its bladder is. That means the owner must be vigilant when potty training the puppy. You must be able to have patience and […]