Dog Crate and Yorkie Training It is not unusual for a dog owner, particularly first timers, to doubt whether or not the crate will make a highly effective
yorkie training tool. That's because in their point of view, the crate is comparable to a prison cell and it would be cruel to confine these innocent and pitiful creatures in there for longer period of time. But in contrast to that popular belief, providing a crate is in fact like providing the dog with a den-like space he can call his own wherein he is safe and comfortable. Crate training can never ever be cruel as long as it is used appropriately.
Using a crate has a lot of advantages. One, it helps make housebreaking easy. Dogs are naturally clean animals and won't soil their sleeping areas if they can avoid it. Thus you need to take your pet out of the crate to let him do his business in the location you designated as his toilet. Doing so the same time each day will eventually help him develop regular potty schedule.
Crate also ensures your pooch's safety, be it when you left him alone at home or when traveling. With crate, you can be at ease when leaving him knowing that he does not have access to things or areas of the house in which he is not supposed to access.
Even though the crate is a useful
yorkie training tool, not every
yorkies will adapt to it very easily. More often, you will need to train him to get used to it by rewarding him with food treats and lots of praise. To introduce the crate, drop a few pieces of treats in and around it while letting him examine it freely. This aims to associate the crate with something positive and worthwhile, not something he must be scared of. You can also feed him in the crate to increase the chance of him to like it.
Once he enters the crate, lavish him with praises and reward him with his favorite treat. Remember, do not ever force him to enter the crate neither close the door the first time he gets there. When he becomes used of getting in and out of the crate, shut the door for a few seconds and reward him if he remains relaxed. Gradually increase the time of him being inside the crate and start substituting the treat with toys and praise.