Having several Yorkshire Terriers over the years, three males (Skeeter, Indy and Ozzy) and two females (Mozy and Lucy) and I would like to share a few tips I have learned from having them and teaching them. Although trying at times, it has all been worth the energy. Once you see them do as you ask, your heart will sink and will give you the confidence and motivation to keep credo them. Your Yorkie loves to please you and by training them to do even little things, they will be happier for it.

Here are five tips that will help when learning how to train a Yorkshire Terrier:

Same Time, Same Place

Attention Please

Sweet Rewards

One Word Only

Talk to Me

Practice makes perfect when learning how to drive a car, how to play an instrument and even how to train a Yorkshire Terrier. So carving out a specific time each day and scheduling your training session with your pet is crucial to being successful. Because your Yorkie really wants to play and at the same time has a short memory span, keeping the same time allotted each day will let them know that you mean business and the time is for a purpose.

Time when learning how to train a Yorkshire Terrier is important, but scheduling the time when they have your undivided attention and you have their undivided is vital. Once you decide on a time, then you must pick a place that is quiet and free from distraction. This means no loud outside noises, no phone calls, no visitors, no other pets; nothing that will disturb the session. Your pet needs to stay focused on you and your voice only.

When a job is well done we love rewards and your Yorkie is no exception. In learning how to train a Yorkshire Terrier, keeping a pocket full of treats as rewards when your pet performs correctly is key to getting to remember what they are learning. Keep the treats very small; just big enough to know they are getting something and looking forward to the next. And don't forget to praise them while giving them the treat.

I know most of us like to talk. I know I like to explain things to someone to the fullest so they understand, but dogs think, listen and respond differently. Too many words and they get confused. So this is when to use the KISS (keep it simple sweetie) method when learning how to train your Yorkshire Terrier. If you want your pooch to sit, then say "sit" and not sit down, or sit here.

If you want to teach how to lay down, then use "lay." If you want to teach them to rollover, then you might use "roll" or "over," but not both. I think you get the idea, right?

While applying these tips in how to train your Yorkshire Terrier, you must remember to speak firmly

but kindly. Always reward for good behavior of getting the command right, but never scold for not"getting it." This will only puzzle them. Stay calm, speak firmly, but kindly and have patience.

By applying these five tips in learning how to train your Yorkshire Terrier and being consistent and having patience, your beloved pet will quickly be sitting, laying, jumping, rolling, and fetching in no time.

When you take the time to learn how to train your Yorkshire Terrier, you are giving your best friend the greatest gift of all; love.