Yorkshire terriers are sweet and adorable little dogs. However, if you spend any time at all around one of these little creatures, you will find that they are as stubborn as bulls.

Here are some ways to deal with a stubborn Yorkie who will not listen to your or obey your commands.

 

• Be very strict with your little Yorkie from the first day you bring her home. Speak in a firm tone when you want her to do something and do not back down or give in when she just stares at you or ignores you completely. On the other hand, be extremely gentle with your Yorkshire terrier when she obeys your commands and behaves herself. Let her know immediately when she has pleased you by the tone of your voice.

   

   

• Use treats to reward your Yorkie when you are training her. Let her know that she will only receive a treat when she does what she is told. Do not give in even once or you will have to start back at the beginning with your training.

   

   

• Have only one person train your dog at a time. Yorkies get too confused if there are several people giving them instructions. It is best if she gets used to one person until she begins to follow directions.

   

   

• Use short commands of one or two words. Use the same words regularly so that your dog can learn the commands more easily.

Make every effort to spend as much time as possible with your Yorkshire terrier. The more you are with her and reinforcing what you want her to learn the faster the training process will be.