YorkieA tiny bladder means straight outside.
House training →The big attitude editionIssue 01Silky coat, terrier heart
Yorkies
Reward-based training for a brave little terrier in a silky coat who thinks it is twice its size.
EnglandOrigin7 to 8 inHeightAbout 7 lbWeightToyAKC group
Coat colorsBlue and tanBlue and goldBlack and tan (puppy)
Room by room
A big personality in a small home
Most Yorkie problems happen in one place. Tap a room on the plan to see what happens there, and how to fix it.
Coat colors
Steel blue and rich tan
The breed standard allows one color pair, a dark steel blue body with a rich golden tan head, chest and legs. Puppies start out black and tan.
Blue and tan
Steel blue body with a golden head.
Black and tan puppy
Yorkies are born black and tan, then clear to blue.
Blue and gold
A lighter, brighter golden head fall.
Daily rhythm
A day with a Yorkie
Small routines at the same time each day do most of the training.
Three minutes of brushing, then a treat.
Coat brushing →A chew on the bed while you leave.
Time alone →A treat for looking back when a squirrel runs.
Chasing critters →One bark, then quiet.
Barking at the window →Trade the toy for a treat, then lights out.
Guarding toys →By age
Advice for every age
Most training works the same at any age. If you want extra help, here is what often comes up at each stage.
About us
Training sized for a small dog
We write for Yorkie owners who love their brave, silky terrier. Every guide is gentle, reward based and made for a very small dog.
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