We all know how adorable and cute small breed dogs are. And you can also know that these very cute little creatures are very stubborn. If you have one of these cute and stubborn Yorkies that ignores you and your commands, here are some ways to deal with them.
Start from the moment you first bring your little Yorkie home by being very strict with them. His voice should be firm but not too loud. When giving commands, don’t back away when he stares at you and doesn’t do what you say. Alternatively, when he obeys his commands and behaves, use a lower tone of voice to immediately praise him.
The most powerful reward to give your Yorkie is a small treat when you are training him. Only give your dog a treat when he follows your command. Never give your Yorkie treats unless it is for good behavior because you want the Yorkie to associate the treat with following his commands and good behavior from him. Otherwise you will have to start all over with your training.
It is important that you train your Yorkie alone because he can become distracted and confused by too many people giving instructions at the same time. Having your dog taught by just one person until he learns to follow your commands can mean the difference between a well-behaved dog and a defiant pup.
Your commands should consist of short words like “Come,” “Sit,” “Stay,” and “Down.” Be consistent with using the same words for the commands so that you can learn them more easily.
Teaching your Yorkie good habits and spending as much time and effort training him will help him learn much faster while keeping him in control and safe.