Yorkshire Terrier Training Ideas
Hi I would like to welcome you to this page, we’ve all experience some dog behavior problems as dog owners and this is an introductory for Yorkshire Terrier Training. Some of the most common are barking, biting, inappropriate elimination, chewing, digging as well many others. However we will share some on ideas for these five on how to train your Yorkshire Terrier.
Yorkshire Terrier Training- Five Ways To Prevent Problem Behaviors
This is result of my personal research, however for more comprehensive expert ideas and advise on dog training for Yorkshire Terrier I highly recommend the Secrets to Dog Training.
The first thing you should do is to understand the behavior problem. The most often mistakes made by dog owners is with the misunderstanding and mishandling of these behavior problems. It is very important to thoroughly understand the problem so it can be solve and prevent from happening.
A good understanding of dog training will help you better control or prevent common dog behavior problems.
Barking:
Barking okay, we can group it with howling and whining. It something that dogs do naturally, however it can become a problem when its excessive. Before any action can be taken to correct barking you must first determine the reason why, here are some of the reason:
- Warning or Alert, Playfulness/Excitement
- Attention seeking
- Responding to other dogs
- Boredom
- Anxiety
By Being patient and consistent as well as dedicated & paying a attention to your dog. It can go a long way.
Biting:
The basic instinct and pack mentality is biting. When they are puppies, dogs bite and nip on other dogs and people as a means exploring. This also helps them determine their environment and their place in the pack. It is critical that you should teach puppies that mouthing and biting are not acceptable. Motivation snap bites are typically.
- Defensiveness or Fear
- Predatory Instinct
- Pain or Sickness
- Dominance Assertion
- Protection of property
However, some breed a more aggressive therefore owners and breeder can decrease the tendency by proper training, socialization and breeding practices.
Begging:
It may come to some dog owners as a surprise that begging is indeed a bad habit. Owners who encourage this can lead their dogs to have digestion problems and to be obese. Dogs naturally love food but table scraps are not treats. It may be hard to resist the long look, but giving in “just this once” creates a problem in the longer term. The most loving thing to do is not to give in.
As in a pack setting, a subordinate dog would never beg from alpha dogs without reprimand. So when allow your dog to beg, it jeopardize your role as pack leader.
There are several ways to prevent this happening. Tell your dog to stay before you sit down to eat. It’s best to position yourself where he/she can not stare at you. Otherwise confirm your dog to another room or on the other side. Only after you and your family are completely finished eating, then will you reward him/her with a special treat.
Inappropriate Elimination:
The most frustrating of a dog behavior is inappropriate urination and defecation. Not only does it damage areas of your home and having to clean up as well as being embarrassing. The can make you unwelcome in other people’s home and public places. It is advisable that you first discuss this behavior with your veterinarian to rule out any health issues. Once it has been established that there is no medical problems, try to find the cause of the behavior, which may be attributed to the following:
- Attention-seeking
- Territorial Marking
- Submission/Excitement Urination
- Lack of proper housebreaking
- Anxiety
A note of warning inappropriate elimination is unavoidable in puppies, especially when they are 12 weeks old. It is another matter for older dogs, a more serious behavior modification is required to change their habits as you must often have to alter their perception of themselves.
Digging:
Granted the opportunity, most dogs will do some amount of digging – it’s a matter of instinct. Certain breeds, like Terriers, are more prone to digging because of their hunting histories. In general, most dogs dig for these reasons:
- Hunting Instinct
- Anxiety or Fear
- Hiding Possessions (like bones or toys)
- Boredom or Excess Energy
- Comfort-Seeking (such as nesting or cooling off)
- To Escape or Gain Access
It can be pretty frustrate for you when your dog digs up your yard. As with other behaviors try to determine the cause, then work to get rid of that source. Spend more time with your dog, give him more exercise, and work on extra training. If digging is inevitable, set aside an area where your dog can learn it is “okay” to dig, like a sand box.
For more comprehensive information on Yorkshire Terrier training see Secrets to Dog Training.
