Training Yorkie puppies is different from training most other breeds. For an owner to become an effective trainer, he must learn the methods that Yorkie trainers understand and have used for many years.

If this is your first Yorkie puppy, or if you already have a Yorkie puppy, the methods will help you in your training. As you become the trainer, you will feel a sense of pride and your Yorkie will sense the depth of your love.

Many people overlook the fact that while you train your dog the right way, you automatically build trust for both of you.

The best thing for a Yorkie puppy is to bond with its owner first. So the owner can become the trainer and bring less stress to the puppy. The owner/trainer must establish a dominant position with the puppy.

The best way to do this is to establish and follow a plan for the day. Following this plan must be consistent. This consistency will establish the owner’s dominance and routine for the Yorkie.

Researchers, owners, and trainers tell us that if we don’t have a plan for the day, our little Yorkie puppies just won’t listen. It is the structure of a schedule for every day, which brings confidence and consistency to the training process.

The plan for the day should allow blocks of time for playing, potty training, sleeping, paying attention when we want, and eating. Professionals not only advise that we establish a plan for the day, but also recommend some tips that we can use along the way to successfully educate Yorkie puppies.

Here are three tips to help train your Yorkie:

Tip 1: Yorkie toys and playtime.   

Owners must put Yorkie toys away until the scheduled time. Don’t leave toys lying around the house. This will teach little Yorkies that life is not just about playing. Because Yorkies are dogs that need a routine, owners should schedule when the toys come out to signal to their Yorkie that it’s time to play.

Tip 2: Yorkie pooping.  

Owners should never clean up ‘accidents’ in the presence of the puppy. If the pup witnesses you cleaning up his mess, experts say this will undermine your dominance in his eyes.

Tip 3: Don’t be a dictator. 

Owners should do their best not to use fear when training them. Professionals tell us that the best reward system uses strong positive reinforcement with lots of smiles, laughter, and energetic touches. This method will form a strong bond based on trust.