Housetraining Yorkshire Terriers
Michelle E. Arthur
Housetraining Yorkshire Terriers can be a lot trickier than many people think! To be successful in housetraining your Yorkshire Terrier, you have to set up a schedule. Your Yorkie isn't going to do that for himself. It takes your effort and monitoring for several weeks to a few months for this to occur, so that your Yorkshire Terrier learns a routine.
To help your Yorkshire Terrier know when it's the right time to go potty, simply stick to the routine consistently. Your Yorkie is like most people in that when they awake, they normally go to the bathroom right away.
So, the first thing on your schedule should be to take your Yorkshire Terrier out as soon as you're up in the morning, without any delay. Your dog has been holding it all night so give him a potty trip outside right away!
Keep the first potty break short, and then bring him inside for breakfast. Let your Yorkshire Terrier eat breakfast while you're getting dressed and ready for the day. By the time you finish your coffee and breakfast, you can take the Yorkie out for a potty break.
Ideally, your Yorkie has had enough time since their breakfast for the food settle, and if so he will be ready for potty before you leave for the day. If you have a Yorkie puppy, you're going to need to plan a mid-morning and mid-afternoon break.
When you're at work, let another family member or neighbor handle those breaks for you. Just make sure everyone knows and follows the routine you use for breaks. Make the breaks short, about 5 to 10 minutes, and don't mix playtime with potty time. Your Yorkshire Terrier needs to clearly understand the difference and he will - if you're consistent.
For dinner time, use a similar housetraining schedule This means taking your Yorkshire Terrier out as soon as you get back to the house. Try to feed your Yorkie dinner at the same time each day.
The best practice is to feed your Yorkie early in the night so that your dog has time for the food to digest and get ready for a potty break before sleep. Be sure to follow the same schedule the next day!
Keep notes on the times and schedule for housetraining your Yorkshire Terrier. You can even create a simple checklist of the Yorkie's schedule and post it on the refrigerator. This will keep your whole family on track and will also help you figure out your Yorkie's potty pattern.
When your Yorkshire Terrier completes his potty break, remember to give him praise and affection. You can offer a Yorkie biscuit, but it's not necessary. He's just as happy with your approval. Instead of the old training methods that punish a Yorkshire Terrier for making a mess in the house, you take the more effective positive approach to show him approval for getting the job done during a scheduled potty break.
Yorkies love to please you and will do almost anything to win your affection. So don't be upset if there's a potty mistake. If you're late and miss his potty break outside, simply clean it up and get back on track without scolding him. Housetraining Yorkshire Terriers is a lot easier if you stick to this schedule-based method combined with positive reinforcement!
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