How Do You Crate Train A Yorkie?
Yorkshire terriers are so cute that owners sometimes forget that they are still terriers, bred to kill rodents and protect territory. Because of this, they have a significant amount of energy and a mischievous spirit. If not properly trained, they can be a handful! Crate training is an important step because it gives your Yorkie a place to calm down and it assists with potty training. To properly crate train your Yorkie, buy an appropriately sized crate, make it comfortable and use positive reinforcement. Place a blanket inside a small crate, just big enough for your Yorkie to stand up and turn around in. Add a shirt or other item that smells like you to make the crate comfortable. Show your Yorkie that you have yummy treats and toss a handful in the crate. Praise him for entering. Repeat this several times until your Yorkie is comfortably running inside to wait for the treats. Show your Yorkie a delicious bone or toy stuffed with peanut butter or cream cheese. It should be your dog’s
