The BARKING Yorkshire Terrier

"Did You Know This?
The percentage of male and female purebred and mixed bred Yorkies that bark excessively is essentially the same,
Yorkies that do not get enough exercise often bark or whine to release tension. Some dogs seem to be very hypersensitive to movements and sounds around them.
Often, when a person gets a new puppy and it barks, they yell at them to stop their barking. Unfortunately, a puppy takes this as a sign that you are answering them back so they continue and this eventually turns into excessive barking or inappropriate dog behavior.
Sometimes owners unintentionally train their Yorkshire Terriers to bark by giving them the attention they want. If your Yorkie barks to go in or out, for a treat, to play ball, for a tummy rub or other reasons, they learn quickly that barking gets results!"

How About Some Tips To Help Control Barking Then?

Well, here are a few proven tips on teaching your Yorkie to stop his or her excessive barking:

As amazing as it sounds, teaching your Yorkshire Terrier to speak or bark on command is a simple way to teach them to stop barking.

Find something that makes them bark, such as holding their toy or treat away from them. Once they bark, praise them and keep repeating the word ‘speak’.

When you do this often enough, your Yorkie learns that the word speak means bark and the dog will start barking on command.

Now you teach them the word ‘stop’ or ‘quiet’. You do this when they are barking, say the word and give them their treat or toy.

When repeated often enough, it does not take long for your dog to figure out that saying the word quiet or stop, means for them to stop barking and they receive a reward.

If someone comes into your home and you tell your dog ‘quiet’ and it stops barking, praise him or her and keep reinforcing your dog’s good behavior.


· The best way to teach your dog to stop barking is by training them well when they are very young. If you have an older dog, don't give up though!


· There will be times when you must leave your dog alone. To get your pet used to this without barking, start by leaving the house for a few minutes.

Never make a fuss of your dog when you leave and after being gone a few minutes, come back in. Again, do not make a fuss of the dog.

Gradually increase the time you are away but make it seem very natural so your dog knows you will return. This way they do not feel as stressed.


· Some Yorkies are calmer when they hear a person’s voice so try leaving the radio on low.

· Try to keep your YorkshireTerrier away from things that start him barking, such as looking out the window. Close your curtains or blinds and if this doesn’t work, give the command ‘quiet’ or ‘stop’, then slam a book down or shake a can full or marbles, to make a loud noise. Once he is quiet, have him sit, praise the dog and give it a treat.


· Exercise and mental stimulation are extremely important and help keep dogs from nuisance barking or exhibiting bad dog behavior.

Letting your Yorkie out in the yard for a few minutes is not enough exercise. Your pet needs a long walk, brisk exercise or playtime daily, to run off some of his energy and keep his barking controlled.

Remember that a tired dog does not bark as much. On a walk, your dog smells and sees different sights, which keeps him from getting bored. Try teaching your Yorkshire Terrier new tricks or obedience training, as they need mental stimulation to keep them from barking.
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