Once the visitor comes in, some Yorkies will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious nature of a true terrier.
Unfortunately, suspicious dogs can morph into shrill dogs who won't stop barking. And shrill dogs can easily turn nasty. You must teach a Yorkshire Terrier that he doesn't need to like strangers, but he does need to accept them politely. A child can seriously injure a Yorkshire Terrier by stepping on him, or by sitting on him when he's curled under a blanket or pillow, where he frequently likes to sleep.
No matter how well-meaning, young children cannot help being clumsy. That a child meant well is little solace to a Yorkshire Terrier who has been accidentally stepped on, sat on, rolled on, squeezed, or dropped onto the patio. In addition, many Yorkies feel overwhelmed by the loud voices, roughhousing, and quick movements that children can't help making — and stress and fearfulness even defensive biting may be the result. In your own household, yes. Most Yorkies are great with other dogs and cats in your family.
But I don't recommend keeping the tinier Yorkies in a home with large dogs. A toy dog can be injured simply by a larger dog jumping around with enthusiasm and accidentally landing on the smaller one. With strange dogs, Yorkies are surprisingly bossy and scrappy. If you're out for a walk and your Yorkie spies another dog, he might begin barking and lunging. The bigger the dog, the more demonstrative the Yorkie seems to become. Some people find this funny, but it isn't. As with over-reactivity in the house, over-reactivity outdoors puts a dog into an unhealthy mental state and should be stopped immediately.
If you leave the coat too long, it drags on the ground and picks up debris. You must be totally committed to frequent grooming. Great news! Yorkshire Terriers shed very little, produce very little dander, and are one of the best breeds for allergy sufferers. The bad news Mats and tangles are painful. When hairs fuse together, they pull on the dog's skin whenever he walks.
Especially look for mats behind the ears, under the arms, and on the stomach. In longhaired dogs, I always clip the groin and anal area short so it stays clean and sanitary when the dog goes to the bathroom.
If you can't commit to the brushing, you have to commit to frequent trimming to keep the coat short, neat, and healthy. For the easiest maintenance, you can shear the coat very short with clippers. Then you won't need to brush it at all. Personally, I love this sheared cut. It's so easy to care for, so comfortable for the dog, and makes a Yorkshire Terrier look like a cute puppy throughout his life!
Yorkies are especially vulnerable to injury, liver disease, slipping kneecaps, and eye diseases such as cataracts. Like most toy breeds, Yorkshire Terriers are usually long-lived, with a typical lifespan of years. And as with most toy breeds, the leading health problem in Yorkies is injury. Leg fractures from falling or jumping off things or being stepped on.
Choking on something tiny they find on the floor. Being overdosed with something toxic, even a medication or flea powder. Being attacked or jumped on by a larger dog When you own a Yorkshire Terrier, you must take extra safety precautions — ongoing supervision and surveillance of what's going on around your little guy.
Be careful where you step or sit. Don't allow leaps from high furniture. Keep small objects picked up off the floor. Close all gaps in fences and gates. Liver shunt is a very serious problem in Yorkshire Terriers. At one veterinary university, a full one-third of their liver shunt patients are Yorkies.
You're taking a big risk if you buy or adopt a Yorkshire Terrier without doing a simple blood test to see if his liver is normal. Liver shunt requires specialist care and often tricky surgery, and the dog doesn't always survive.
Here is my complete list of health problems in Yorkshire Terriers. Rich gold coloration. The dark gray "saddle" on the back is called blue in Yorkshire Terriers.
However, they do better when that is broken up into two brisk walks. On the positive side, Yorkies do not need as much exercise as most other dogs. Nevertheless, this is one of the most important steps in a training program for hyper behaviors. Most Yorkies are calmer and will respond better to training following affection and exercise.
Since their attention needs can also drive their hyperactivity and other behaviors, having a walk for exercise helps to meet both needs and leads to a happier, calmer dog. Do not expect to be able to just let them loose in the back yard for a run-around. A Yorkie needs more exercise than they are likely to get on their own.
While playing games with your Yorkie can definitely help with the exercise aspect also, the general aim here is to keep your Yorkie mentally stimulated and to give them some much-needed attention at the same time. Yorkies are very intelligent, particularly for such a small breed and they thrive when a challenge is presented to them. They were originally bred as working dogs for catching rats around the factories and docks of the UK. This probably has something to do with the fact that many Yorkies enjoy playing fetch, catch, and chasing after things along with other dog games.
The good thing about Yorkies being so small is that you can usually get away with playing games indoors with them, without worrying about them knocking over your furniture and wrecking your house. An increase in mental stimulation can decrease hyperactive behaviors outside of playtime. Behavior modification is a training system based on rewards and consequences.
The idea is to choose a behavior to either increase or decrease. When the puppy or dog engages in selected behaviors staying calm a reward is given to increase the likelihood that the dog will engage in that behavior again. Alternatively, a consequence is given to try to decrease the behavior chewing on shoes. Behavior modification will also not work if a Yorkie does not have adequate exercise. A dog with pent up energy will override even the best training.
When rewarding a certain desired behavior, the behavior must first be clearly defined. Rewards can be things such as praise and affection, treats, or the use of a training clicker more information on clicker training later. A command word, such as settle, calm or quiet, should be given consistently as soon as the desired behavior is displayed.
This should immediately be followed up by the reward. This way your Yorkie should learn to associate the command with the desired behavior and the reward. This may take a while so be patient! If your dog never behaves as calmly as desired, rewards will have to be given for similar behavior. Many dog owners accidentally reward hyperactive behaviors by giving the dog attention or by becoming overly excited themselves.
It is important when dealing with a hyperactive dog to remain as calm as possible when dealing with it. Undesired behavior in dogs often comes from a place of anxiety. Punishing them by yelling, chasing, or being loud can actually have the opposite effect. This can make them more anxious which can exacerbate the undesired behavior. Alternatively, they may even find it fun and think of it as playtime. Just ignoring undesired behavior as much as possible is one of the best responses.
Yorkies thrive on attention. This will take time and patience, but they should get the idea eventually. Clicker training is a type of positive reinforcement that uses a clicker device view on Amazon to make a clicking noise while your dog is behaving as desired.
For example, a clicker should be used for a hyperactive dog the moment it calms down. The click is then followed immediately with a treat. The dog learns that the clicking noise is a form of reinforcement. This will include all that a dog will encounter with their new family, from the TV to the washing machine to the doorbell ringing.
Part of caring for a Yorkie involves gradually allowing the pup to become accustomed to human voices and touch is vital.
The difference between a dog raised in a wire cage with rarely a human touch to a dog raised in the living room with cuddles, kisses and play time is enormous. When a dog is held, bathed, groomed, cuddled and played with during the first 3 months, this creates a puppy that is comfortable with people and the world around him or her.
If after receiving all puppy shots, that pup is introduced to new people, brought to new places and put in various safe situations in a gradual way, he is on his way to being a self-confident dog. While the personality is most influenced during this very young puppy stage, a dog of just about any age can be shaped by the environment that he is in. At any age, there are elements in the home that will help a Yorkshire Terrier be well behaved and happy.
The key is to provide an environment which makes the dog feel safe and allows the dog to know where they fall in the "pack". Having a daily schedule. Dogs are most happy when they know what to expect and when. This offers them security and the feeling of knowing that they are loved. A Yorkie should have each day consist of:. A Waking time A day runs smoother when your dog wakes at the same time as you do Feeding times Following proper feeding schedules keeps a dog happy and establishes you as the leader Grooming times for brushings, baths, dental care and nail care Exercise times for robust bursts of exercise Walking times for lighter exercise and to have the opportunity to explore the neighborhood with you Play times both independent with their dog toys and interaction play time with you and other family members Quiet time for naps and to relax after exercising, etc Bed time knowing what time they are expected to relax and retreat to their bed helps to keep everyone happy.
Who is the Leader? The Yorkshire Terrier breed is known for their independence, but this does not mean that this dog wants to live on its own, even could or would be happy doing so!
All dog breeds have a deep instinct to be in a pack. Long ago, dogs lived in packs and it was always clear who the leader of the pack was. When a dog does not fully understand who the leader is, this can cause great emotional stress to the dog. Each day becomes a struggle of having to test to see who is in charge.
It is very important that they are properly socialized during this period. This is key in order for them to develop into more relaxed, affectionate, and loving dogs. Take that initial period to allow your Yorkie to develop properly, and it is more likely to display these 8 signs of affection and sweetness. This one is not unique to Yorkies, but little dogs are notorious for being face kissers and loving to lick their owners.
Maybe you could just give in to arm and hand kisses instead. This one is quick to sum up! Since they are so small, their little legs get tired easily. Yorkies love to be carried around and may lean against you while you snuggle them close. This is just a sign that they trust you enough to lean on you and feel protected in your presence.
Your pup may be telling you that they trust you with their toys and they are willing to share. By bringing it over to you, your Yorkie is communicating that they like to spend time with you and are ready for you to throw the ball now! Animals use their eyes to communicate all kinds of things. Oxytocin is a hormone associated with social bonding. A study was carried out looking at the relationship between oxytocin levels and eye contact between dogs and their owners.
Not only this but dogs with higher levels of oxytocin gaze into the eyes of their owners more , which in turn raises oxytocin levels for the owner, creating a kind of positive feedback loop. Strangely enough, this effect is actually fairly unique to dogs and humans. Even wolves that have been raised by people rarely make eye contact with their owners and an increase in oxytocin level was not observed in the study.
One trait which is common in Yorkies is that they tend to stare at their owners. Like, a lot! So maybe take some time to share the love with your Yorkie today! Animal Pro Tip: Do not try this with cats because they actually function in the opposite way.
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