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Written by Michelle E. Arthur   
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
The best way of housetraining Yorkshire Terriers is to set up a schedule for potty breaks. But be patient in your expectations, as Yorkie housetraining will take time and effort, usually from several weeks to a few months, until your Yorkie will learn their routine.
by MichelleE.Arthur
A schedule-based system, where you take your Yorkie out at the same time every day, will really work. And it helps to realize that your Yorkie is like most people in that when they awake, they normally go to the bathroom right away.

It's no secret that your Yorkie will need the same thing! So do your dog a favor and don't dilly-dally...take your Yorkshire Terrier out as soon as you're up and moving. Just think that she has been holding it all night, and how you might feel if that were you!

This morning potty break should be short. Next, allow your Yorkshire Terrier to eat breakfast as you're getting dressed and ready for the day. Next, take your Yorkie out for a potty break once you've had your breakfast and are ready to go out for the day.

If he's had some time to eat and let the food settle, he'll be ready for elimination before going into the crate or the room where he spends the day. With a puppy, you need to come back for a mid-day potty break and a mid-afternoon break if possible.

If you're at work all day, you need to arrange for a family member or friend to handle those breaks for you. Ensure that whoever does this follows the routine you have created precisely. Ideally, the potty breaks should be short, about 5 to 10 minutes, and should not be confused with play time. You want the Yorkshire Terrier to understand and know the difference between potty and play.

For dinner time, use a similar housetraining schedule This means taking your Yorkshire Terrier out as soon as you get back to the house. Try to feed your Yorkie dinner at the same time each day.

It's better to feed the Yorkie early in the evening, so that the food digests and he's ready for an elimination break before bedtime. Then follow the same procedure that you do in the morning.

As you're housetraining your Yorkshire Terrier, keep notes of the times. You can even create a simple checklist to post on the refrigerator. Then anyone who feeds the Yorkie or takes him for potty breaks can make note of the time. This is helpful in noticing what the Yorkshire Terrier's natural elimination patterns are.

Be sure to give your Yorkie lots of positive praise and affection when he goes potty. Verbal praise and a small food treat work great. In the old days, dog trainers advised punishment when a dog went in the house...but this has been shown to be less effective than the positive reinforcement housetraining.

Since your Yorkshire Terrier wants you to love him, he will be willing to try his best to please you. Just don't make it difficult. If you're running late and miss his potty break, clean it up and get back on track without scolding him. Your Yorkie depends on you for many things, including staying on target for housetraining. He doesn't want to mess in his space - or in yours - so help him do the right thing by sticking to a schedule.

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Download videos on housetraining Yorkies from Yorkie training staff at Ultimate-Yorkie.com.


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