Yorkshire Terrier
Feisty, affectionate and bold, the Yorkshire Terrier was developed in England to catch rats in mills. It has a big personality in a small body.
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- Bred for
- Catching rats in English mills
- Typical energy
- Moderate to high
- Size
- Small
Where to start
Usually motivated by praise, play and tiny food rewards. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Train it like any dog: small size is no reason to skip manners.
Next
Teach a "quiet" cue early, because Yorkies are quick to bark.
Daily habit
Be consistent with house training and reward every success.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
Chosen for the Yorkshire Terrier
Potty training a puppy: a simple schedule that works
When to go out, how to reward the right spot and what to do after accidents, in a routine you can follow from day one.
Teach your dog to settle on a mat
A calm default behavior you can use at the cafe, at meals and when guests arrive: how to teach "go to your mat" in short sessions.
A five-minute weekly grooming routine
Teach your dog to enjoy being handled, then fit brushing, paws and nails into one short routine you can keep up every week.
