You have to take into consideration that a Yorkshire Terrier equals a small bladder that won't hold as much (or for as long). So if you are late on your way home from work then you might wind up cleaning up an accident.
Living in an apartment or home without a big yard is no problem for the Yorkshire Terrier. These pets only need a small space to do their business which means that a flowerbed can work wonders.
Some people make fun of little dogs in their knit sweaters, but it's more than just a fashion statement. During the winter months in cold climates, the change from heated indoors to freezing outdoors is very harsh on a Yorkshire Terrier's body.
The sudden chill can also distract them from the potty business and cause them to run back inside. Once warm again, the urge hits and there's nowhere to go but the rug. You can make this easier on your Yorkshire Terrier by getting him a warm sweater for cold weather.
Some Yorkies will refuse to go out in bad weather unless they see you have a sweater for them to wear. This can be during the winter or even when it's raining.
Other options include having a box ready lined with newspaper in the garage for a backup potty spot during inclement weather. Be careful to only use this spot during emergencies so that your pup will continue using his regular potty spot.
If your dog usually goes outdoors or you walk him through parks frequently, always keep an eye on him. Look out for tall grass and bushes. You dog may want to sniff a certain spot and could potentially end up being bit by a snake.
Be sure to be courteous of your neighbors even if your dog has only made a small mess outside. Regardless of the size it is still dog poop that needs to be picked up promptly.
Not to mention that dog poop on their shoes may not be visible until it's tracked onto the carpet. That won't win you an invitation to the neighbor's next bar-b-q. It's your responsibility to clean up after your dog. Don't try to get out of it by arguing that it's so small it doesn't matter. It matters to anyone who doesn't own it.
Housetraining for Yorkshire Terriers is no different than it is for big dogs. You can start with crate training to help establish good behavior until a routine is set in place. Some little dogs are spoiled because they are so used to getting a lot of attention in the laps of their owners. Practice positive reinforcement so that your dog knows exactly what he needs to do to make you happy.
How To Train A Yorkshire Terrier
After deciding that your new pet is going to be a Yorkshire Terrier the next thing you want to do is find a Yorkshire Terrier breeder that you can talk to about your potential purchase.
There are a lot of sources you can use for finding Yorkshire Terrier breeders to talk to and in some cases it takes a little more effort than just opening up a phone book.
There is no better source for quality pet advice than your vet and this is the best place to start for advice on a good Yorkshire Terrier breeder. Your vet wants you to have a happy and healthy pet just like you want so they will offer the best advice they have. If you do not have a vet then this is the perfect time to start talking to one so go ahead and start talking to vets and when you find one you like start getting their advice on good breeders.
Since you will be dealing with Yorkshire Terrier breeders you may want to get acquainted with the national breeder registries that are out there. A national breeder registry sets breeding standards through years of research and experience and the breeders that list with them use that standard in their breeding of dogs. This is a great way to find Yorkshire Terrier breeders close to you that you can talk to and know that they are part of a national organization as well.
The Internet is not only a great place to find national and international information but you can also find local information there as well and that includes the growing number of Yorkshire Terrier breeder websites out there. It is not too common yet for a breeder to have a website, but it is growing more popular and it is something you can take advantage of. So get on the Internet and do a search for Yorkshire Terrier breeders and then narrow it down to your area and you may just find that breeder that is just right for you.
While searching for Yorkshire Terrier breeders, you can use the Internet to find other local Yorkshire Terrier owners (some owners create websites about their dogs). If you do find one then contact the owners and ask them if they can refer a Yorkshire Terrier breeder to you for you to talk to.
You may get lucky and they will say yes or they could say no, depending on how their breeder is, but at least you know that this is yet another way you can use to add names to your Yorkshire Terrier breeders list.
Take your time when putting together your Yorkshire Terrier breeders list and make sure you use as many sources as you can. You always want to be sure to talk to as many breeders as possible because this is a very important decision and you want to be sure you are giving yourself enough options to allow you to make the best possible choice.
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