How to House Train a Yorkshire Terrier?

Answer 1

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.