Training Your Yorkie Not To Bark
Yorkies are much more than just pets, they are a perfect example of mans best friend. They are loyal, loving, fun, energetic, and often prefer to be by their owners side over other activities. However, these loyal companions have a tendency to get excited and bark loudly at the slightest noise. There are several methods to help train your Yorkie not to bark, but they all take time and dedication.
Yorkies are known to bark for a number of different reasons. They can bark if they need to go outside to potty, hear an unknown noise, or even if they have built-up energy they can't let out. Taking you Yorkie on regular walks outside is a great way to keep their energy down, which should help with their barking. Keeping toys around your house for your Yorkie to play with should also help with their barking by keeping them occupied.
If you've ever owned a Yorkie, you know they can bark at the slightest noise outside. This can be a real headache for anyone in your house, and even the neighbors. Fortunately, this is a habit which can broken with a little hard work.
One way to rid your Yorkie of this habit is to teach them the "speak" command. Teaching your Yorkie to speak will let them know that they can communicate in other means than just barking. Once your Yorkie learns the speak command, you can start teaching them the "quite" command, which should be used when they are barking uncontrollably. When you are trying to teach your Yorkie these commands, remember to use a lot of treats. Each time they successfully do the command, give your Yorkie a treat.
If you see your Yorkie barking loudly, try giving them a toy to focus their attention on. Something as simple as a small chew toy can often be enough to distract a Yorkie from barking. Just make sure your Yorkie is already familiar with the toy, otherwise they could just start barking at it. If you see that giving your Yorkie a toy keeps them from barking, be sure to give your Yorkie love and praise.
Just like all other dog breeds, Yorkies bark. However, excessive barking is not normal, and can easily become a headache for anyone around them. Following these training tips should help your Yorkie become a quieter, more peaceful member of your family. Just remember to patient and consistent with your training and success will follow!