Dog Crate and Yorkie Training It's not odd for a dog owner, particularly first timers, to doubt whether or not the crate will make a highly effective
yorkie training tool. The reason is in their perspective, the crate is similar to a prison cell and it would be cruel to restrain these innocent and pitiful creatures in there for longer period of time. But in contrast to that popular perception, providing a crate is in fact like providing the dog with a den-like spot he can call his own in which he is safe and comfortable. Crate training will never ever be cruel provided it is used properly.
Using a crate has plenty of advantages. One, it helps make housebreaking easy. Dogs are naturally clean animals and will not soil their sleeping areas if they can avoid it. Thus you have to take your pet out of the crate to let him do his business in the location you specified as his toilet. Doing so the same time each day will eventually help him develop regular potty schedule.
Crate also guarantees 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's not supposed to access.
Even though the crate is a useful
yorkie training tool, not every
yorkies will adjust to it quickly. Often, you will have to train him to get used to it by rewarding him with food treats and plenty of praise. To introduce the crate, drop a few pieces of treats in and around it while allowing him examine it freely. This aims to associate the crate with something positive and worthwhile, not something he should be frightened of. You can also feed him in the crate to improve the chance of him to like it.
As soon as he gets into the crate, lavish him with praises and reward him with his favorite treat. Remember, never ever push him to enter the crate nor shut 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 stays relaxed. Gradually increase the time of him being within the crate and begin replacing the treat with toys and praise.