Monday, July 26, 2010

Crate Coaching The Yorkie

By Danial Mayer

If you have ever owned a Yorkie, you know they can be tricky to potty-train. However, crate training can make the method far easier for lots of reasons. In this post, I will discuss crate training your Yorkie.

Yorkies are intellectual dogs. In reality research has shown that they can learn commands quicker than a significant number of other breeds. But, they can still be unrelenting when it comes to potty-training. Employing a crate will keep them confined so they can stay out of trouble.

Dog crates come in many different sizes, but you want to be certain you find one that's the proper size for your Yorkie. You do not need one that is so little that they can't move in, and you don't want one that is too large, or your Yorkie will urinate in it. You need to find one that is sufficient room for them to stroll around in.

You will need to put a comfortable blanket or doggie bed in their crate to keep them comfortable. Don't put too much in there at first in the event your Yorkie has an accident in it.

Your Yorkie should stay in their crate during the night and when nobody is at home. This keeps them from wandering the house freely and stops them from having accidents in the house. Just don't forget to take them outside to go potty first thing in the morning or when you get home.

If your Yorkie has an accident inside the house, don't punish them by making them go their crate. You do not want them to suspect that their crate is a sort of punishment. It should be a safe, snug area for your Yorkie. Most small dogs will actually like being in their crates because they feel safe and comfortable in it.

Crate training does wonders if done properly and even after your Yorkie is trained, they may still wish to sleep in it.

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