How to House Train a Yorkshire Terrier?
Yorkshire Terriers are fun, adorable, and loving dogs that can
brighten up almost any household. However, while a Yorkshire
Terrier, or Yorkie, can provide a source of constant joy to his or
her owner, they can also be a burden if not properly housebroken. A
Yorkie that is allowed to have accidents inside the home will mark
furniture, objects left on the ground, and can possibly ruin
flooring. Fortunately, it is possible to effectively housebreak a
Yorkie as long as it’s owner is able to dedicate a little time and
patience to the task.
A Yorkshire Terrier should begin to be house trained as soon as
it is a puppy. While the puppy is very young, it may be best to
begin it’s training with the use of puppy pads. Puppy pads can be
placed in the puppy’s designated living area and should cover a
decent amount of space in that area. When the dog uses these pads,
he or she should be praised and given a treat. Once the puppy
begins to associate the pad with the area in which it needs to use
the bathroom, these pads can be slowly removed until only a few
pads are left around the house.
Once a dog owner is ready to teach their Yorkie to use the
bathroom outside, the puppy pads should be placed closer and closer
to the door, until the pad can be finally placed outside. Placing
the pad outside will help the puppy understand that this is where
they are supposed to use the bathroom.
While housebreaking a Yorkshire Terrier, it is important to
schedule the dog’s meals, and follow these meals with trips outside
to use the bathroom. About half an hour after every meal, a Yorkie
should be taken outside to use the bathroom. Setting up a schedule
will help the dog get use to using the bathroom outside, instead of
inside on a puppy pad. Although, if a dog tends to have a lot of
accidents, a few pads can be left around in case of emergency.
The last thing for Yorkshire Terrier owners to remember is that
every dog makes mistakes and has accidents sometimes. While the dog
should be disciplined for the accident, it should not deter the dog
owner from continuing to train the dog. Practicing consistency and
patience will help to housebreak a Yorkshire Terrier, while keeping
the home and floor clean.