Yorkshire Terrier Bolting Out The Front Door
One of the most challenging things a Yorkshire terrier owner can experience is their Yorkshire terrier getting out the door without a leash on and attempting to run away. Yet, many owners struggle daily with Yorkies that attempt to do just that. And because Yorkshire terrier are not like cats and have no desire to go anywhere without us, why do they so willngly burst through the front door whenever it is opened? It is important to not only understand why they do it, but specifically how to stop it to keep your little friend safe and to maintain your peace of mind.
Why Yorkshire Terriers Run out the Door
Yorkshire terriers run out the door because they don’t understand the danger out there. When that door opens, they smell a whole new world – one reminiscent of walks and other dogs and a whole number of ways to play. It is impossible to tell your Yorkshire terrier that if they go out there, they’ll be subject to cars, other animals, your neighbours, and any number of other possible difficulties that could bring them harm. And, when a Yorkie has escaped out of the house the first time, they’ll try repeatedly to do it again – hoping to get that joy of freedom once more.
Setting Household Rules
Before you do anything else, you must to establish clearly stated household rules that will keep your Yorkshire terrier from running out the door before you can rightly train them. First, make sure everyone living in the house knows not to open that door before they know where the Yorkie is and that they are safely beyond range of getting in or out. If someone must hold the Yorkie until it is possible to safely get in or out, do so.
Second, make sure to communicate these rules to visitors. Other dog owners without this problem will often assume your Yorkie won’t attempt an escape while non-dog owners basicly don’t think about this.
Training Your Yorkshire Terrier to Stay Indoors
Before you begin your training it is very recommended to learn basic Yorkshire terrier knowledge on Yorkshire terrier training. Begin with the basic verbal orders – sit, stay, and down. These commands are super important for keeping and holding your Yorkie’s attention long enough to keep their positionning in a single place without running out the door. It will not solve the problem immediately, but to even start the training program, they need to know these commands. As you progress, you’ll be teaching your Yorkie that the door is your territory and that they cannot stay near without your specific permission.
Keeping Position
While teaching a Yorkshire terrier to sit and stay is important, it should go a little further when taking control of the door. Here are some pieces of advice to follow:
1. Introduce a Hand Sign – Along with the “Sit” verbal command, teach your Yorkie to obey a hand sign, such as an upheld hand, like a crossing guard.
2. Establishing Distance – Choose a line beyond which you don’t want the Yorkie going when you open the door. Have them sit and stay there and then walk toward the door. If they get up at any time, have them sit again before moving.
3. Keeping the Position – If your Yorkshire terrier comes toward the doorway at all, do not simply have them sit again. Return them to the original position and start from the beginning. They need to learn that there is an obsticle that they cannot cross and you need to hold steady to it.
4. Practicing –You will need to practice this command over and over and enforce it whenever the door is opened. It can be uncomfartable to make guests wait when training your Yorkshire terrier, but it is important to teach the Yorkie that they must to wait patiently away from the door when it is opened. A clicker can help in this process making your practice sessions better. Surprisingly Yorkie training is relatively easy if you practice enough.
Make sure, when you are practicing to reward your Yorkie that they perform the action correctly. The same principle could be applied when learning how to potty train a Yorkie.
If they move forward at all, start over again. But, if you can get to the door, turn the knob and open the door without them reacting, reward them for following your commands. This is a vital part of training Yorkshire terrier puppies.
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