Training

You may have heard that clicker training helps dogs learn new commands and tricks faster. But what is clicker training exactly? And how does it work to make training more efficiently? Most important of all, how do you train your Yorkie using a clicker effectively? We will cover all of that and more below. But first, if you need a training clicker, this is one we strongly … [Read more...] about How To Train Yorkie With Clicker (Timing Is Key)

As humans we like to shake our friends' hands. Or give them high fives. How cool would it be to do the same with your Yorkie? Well, you're in luck! This is one of the easier tricks to teach. That said, you may have heard that Yorkshire terriers have a reputation for being hard to train. That's true. But if you know how to teach a yorkie tricks, they learn very … [Read more...] about How To Teach A Yorkie To Give Paw (Puppy Training Step-By-Step)

What do they say? Two things in life are certain: death and taxes? Well, there is a third certainty. Your Yorkie will not be happy the first time you put a collar or harness on it. And it will probably let you know how unhappy it is in an overlay dramatic fashion. But eventually, your pup will love its harness and leash, because they signal that it is time for a … [Read more...] about How To Leash Train A Yorkie Puppy (With Minimal Drama)

Some people do not like dogs licking them. Understandable. A dog licking you or your face is usually a positive behavior. But not everyone wants to be licked by a dog. That's why it is important to teach your dog not to lick, or at least to stop licking when commanded. Luckily, it is not difficult to do. Keep reading to learn exactly how to train a dog not to … [Read more...] about How To Train A Dog Not To Lick Your Face, You, Itself (10 Easy Steps)

What is the most important command every dog must know? Most people will say the "come" command. It is one of the seven basic commands every dog should know, and arguably the most important of all. The good thing is that it is also the easiest command to teach. Most dogs come when they hear their name anyway. Of course, that's only when they feel like it. You need … [Read more...] about How To Train A Yorkie To Come (In 4 Easy Steps)

An open yard with no fence presents a problem for dog owners. You want to allow your dog to spend time out in the yard, but what's to keep it from running off? Of course, you could install a fence, or use an invisible fence with a shock collar, or tie your dog up with a longer rope so it still has space to run. But wouldn't it be better if your dog just stayed in the … [Read more...] about How To Train A Dog To Stay In The Yard (Without Shock Collars)

Yorkshire terriers are tiny and full of energy. They are always bouncing around and they have a short attention span. They are also stubborn. This combination has resulted in a reputation for being hard to train. But they are also highly intelligent. If you know the right way to train them, they actually learn incredibly quickly. We'll show you exactly how to … [Read more...] about Tricks For Yorkies (Cool Tricks And How To Teach Them)

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. We've all heard that saying. But we've also all seen examples that invalidate it. Especially if we have an old dog in the family. They are plenty capable of learning new tricks. In fact, they even have a few advantages when it comes to training. Sure, on average, it may take them a bit longer to learn something. But they … [Read more...] about How To Potty Train An Older Yorkie (Tips To Make It Easier)

Yorkies have a reputation for being tricky to potty train. In fact, their reputation is that they are hard to train in general. And there is some truth to that. They are stubborn and have short attention spans. They also have small bladders, meaning they need more potty breaks throughout the day. But they are also highly intelligent and can learn very quickly. If they … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Potty Train A Yorkie?

Have you ever had a Yorkie puppy bite you? It doesn't hurt and it's adorable! Despite that, it is important to put a stop to this behavior early. Otherwise you end up with a dog that continues to bit into adulthood. And Yorkies already have a reputation for biting more than other breeds. Is that reputation deserved? Do Yorkies bite a lot? Keep reading to learn … [Read more...] about Do Yorkies Bite? (And How To Stop A Yorkie From Biting)