Struggling To House Train Your Stubborn Yorkie? Read On For Lessons That Work Quickly!
Yorkies are known to be more difficult to housebreak, so a little extra TLC may be in order. Commit to investing the time and effort required for house training puppies, and you will be rewarded with a wonderful relationship with your dog. Proper potty habits take time to develop, especially when it comes to small dog breeds.
You should begin by first determining if the potty spot will be located inside the home or outside. People who live in condos and apartments tend to favor Yorkies since they don’t need much space. Some Yorkies don’t like to go outside during bad weather, so you might consider an indoor potty spot if this applies. Another matter to consider is that with their little size comes a little bladder! if you are regularly out of the house each day for more than a few hours, you cannot expect your dog to be able to control his bladder for extended periods of time. In this case, choose a discreet area of your home for the puppy training pads. Otherwise, any small strip of grass should do the trick, as long as you use that same spot all the time.
Daily walks are a great way to get into a regular potty routine, as the exercise helps things “get moving” so always offer an opportunity at the beginning and ending of each walk to use the toilet. Always use the very same spot for the toilet if possible, as it helps develop a familiar routine, and the smell of urine is a strong indicator to your Yorkie that this is the toilet. Keep your neighborhood clean by always taking litter bags (baggies work just fine) to clean up any little messes left behind. It’s fine if your Yorkie happens to go while you are out on the walk, this is not considered an “accident” since it didn’t happen on the floor or other unwanted area.
It’s not uncommon to find that your pup refuses to go outside in cold weather, and then goes on the floor inside the home. Adapt to poor weather conditions by having a warm little sweater available. If necessary, consider having an emergency indoor area set up for occasional use.
Enthusiastic praise, affection and treats will speed up your dog’s understanding of proper toilet techniques and help build good habits. When your pup has done his business, offer him lots of verbal praise and affection. Do not be afraid to offer a delicious treat as a training incentive!
House Training a dog can take anywhere from a few days to a few months, and Yorkies are known to be on a longer learning curve, so remember to be patient! If you want to develop a great relationship with your Yorkshire Terrier, learning how to train a puppy is the best thing you can possibly do.
