Yorkie2 guides
Yorkie behavior guides
Published ratings put the Yorkshire Terrier at 4 of 5 for barking and 5 of 5 for watchdog nature, so sounding the alarm is the default setting. Some Yorkies stroll up to a Great Dane as if they own the sidewalk, and the same old job description is behind both the boldness and the noise. These guides read everyday behavior through that terrier heritage. They cover barking with rewards instead of punishment, telling bold from bossy, and steering the spirit with routines and slow socialization so it never hardens into nonstop alarm barking, possessiveness or a household run by the smallest resident.
BehaviorHow to Train a Yorkie Not to Bark Using RewardsTo train a Yorkie not to bark, reward quiet and teach a replacement behavior instead of punishing the barks. You are not removing a trait.
BehaviorWhy Your Yorkie Acts Like a Big DogSome Yorkshire Terriers stroll up to a Great Dane as if they own the sidewalk, while others melt into the nearest lap and refuse to touch the floor.