Yorkshire Terrier is a breed of decorative indoor dogs. Even an adult Yorkie, due to its size and exterior, is very similar to a toy, while puppies are completely indistinguishable from them. Frivolous attitude to the upbringing of such a dog becomes a mistake of the owner. Some turn them into toys and do not teach forbidding commands at all. This is dangerous, first of all, for the dog itself.
Instructions
Step 1
As adorable as the Yorkie may look, this is a real dog that should be trained. Of course, their training has its own characteristics. Young Yorkies are not taken to the playground. Classes are held in the apartment, in the yard of the house, while walking or in the country. Only the owner should teach the dog the necessary commands.
Step 2
From the very first days, after the appearance of the puppy in your house, he will accustom him to a collar and a leash. Already at 1, 5-2 months, the puppy can begin to learn the first commands. Indoor and pet dogs are trained using a gustatory method, using a treat - a piece of unsalted crackers, cheese, or an apple to simulate obedience. If the dog is on dry food - then a piece of food.
Step 3
Practice with the dog only in a good mood, your nervousness will immediately affect the dog, and will interfere with the perception of commands. Reduce the commands themselves to one or two words, pronounce them in an encouraging, cheerful voice, loud and articulate. You should not say several commands at once or insert additional phrases between the words of the command. Completely exclude lisping and diminutive words at the moments of command. You can give free rein to your feelings when you praise your smart one for doing it correctly.
Step 4
The duration of one training session should not be too long, 5-10 minutes is enough, you can repeat the exercises several times during the day. The dog should not be too hungry or well-fed. Otherwise, she will be too excited by the sight of the treat, or, conversely, indifferent to it. In this case, the learning process will have no effect.
Step 5
Pay special attention to the practice of forbidding commands: "Fu!" and "You can't!" Unlike the rest, they must be pronounced in a threatening, abrupt voice and the conditioned vocal reflex must be reinforced with an unconditioned - light, but sharp pull on the leash. Despite their seeming severity, these commands will help protect the curious and spontaneous Yorkie from many dangers.
