How do I get my dog to stop barking at other dogs?

Another great option is to redirect your dog’s attention away from other dogs before he begins barking or engaging. A simple way to do this is to just take a handful of treats and scatter them on the ground. You could also have him do some simple tasks, like “touch” to refocus his attention onto you. Engage/disengage.

Why is my Yorkie mean to other dogs?

A Yorkshire Terrier, or any other dog breed, may become annoyed if play time with young children lasts too long or the play is too rough. A Yorkie may see actions as the child trying to establish dominance over the dog… And the Yorkshire Terrier may then react by showing dominance; purely by impulse.

Can Yorkies be trained not to bark?

With lots of practice, your Yorkshire Terrier should recognize the ‘quiet’ command as a command to stop barking. Some Yorkies will even stop barking once they’ve hit their number of barks or time limit because it’s become habit.

How do you punish a Yorkie?

Do not try to punish your Yorkie. While it seems intuitive to humans to punish bad behavior, negative attention is an ineffective deterrent for dogs. Giving your dog attention in the form of a scolding is actually rewarding the dog with attention in its eyes.

What do you do with an aggressive Yorkie?

Keep calm company Don’t heighten anxiety by scolding your pup; rather, walk him away from the stressful situation. Don’t pick him up as this only causes confusion and can heighten the protective response if he feels he’s defending you. Enroll in basic obedience classes so your Yorkie sees you as its leader.

How can I calm my Yorkie down?

To calm down your Yorkie puppy, take them for long walks every day, provide training, play games, and ensure they have a good supply of toys. Imagine if you had a burning knot of energy inside of you and there was nowhere to direct that energy. This is what it’s like for a Yorkie puppy.