Yorkshire Terrier Training

Tiny, bold and quick to sound the alarm. When that shows up as barking at everything, snapping or panicking when left, here’s why it happens and how our Yorkshire Terrier training helps.

Bred to catch rats in mills, Yorkies still have a terrier’s alertness and determination.

Loyal and affectionate with family, often suspicious and vocal with strangers.

Small enough to carry, which is why their problems are often managed rather than trained.

Barking, snapping when handled, house training and separation stress are the most common problems.

Yorkshire Terriers were bred in the north of England to catch rats in mills and mines. They may be toy sized now, but they still have a terrier’s alertness, courage and opinions, and they need clear rules like any other dog.

At the door, the window or every passing dog. We teach calm instead of alarm.

Grooming, picking up or the vet. We build their confidence with handling a step at a time.

Accidents indoors well past puppyhood. We set a clear routine that you can carry on at home.

Barking or panic when left. We build independence gradually.

Small dog, big reaction. We build calm around other dogs at a safe distance.

Guarding people, beds or toys. We teach trading and calm, never confrontation.