Stop Yorkshire Terrier Chewing

When it comes to chewing this is one of the original instinctual behaviors that a Yorkshire terrier, just like any other dog, can have. Most Yorkshire terriers begin their chewing behavior when they are still very young and basically chew everything they see. It is crucial to teach your Yorkshire terrier to stop chewing or they will chew everything they can find in your house especially your shoes.

As your Yorkshire terrier ages their chewing habit can become something more serious than just a puppy game and it could grow into a serious problem that you may not be able to stop.

The Reasons Why Yorkshire Terriers Like to Chew?

Chewing occurs for a number of reasons, but you should know that at first it will happen no matter what you do. You number one goal is to make sure that your Yorkshire terrier chewing stays under control reducing potential destruction to the minimum. Some Yorkshire terriers chew much more than others and it depends on their genetic history. You need to make important adjustments to reduce your Yorkshire terrier's access to things they can possibly chew on.

Instinct of Chewing

First understand that the majority of Yorkshire terriers learn how to chew while still puppies. When Yorkshire terriers are teething they experience that unstoppable desire to chew on pretty much anything they see on their way. Owners who give their Yorkshire terriers old socks, shoes, or toys from the house are basically telling them that those items are okay. If your Yorkshire terrier often raids your closet looking for things to chew on try to remember if you used to give them similar items in the past when they were puppies for chewing.

Even if you've never given the Yorkshire terrier any of your possessions to chew on still you have to let your Yorkie know that chewing on things is not okay. Remember that just screaming and yelling at your Yorkshire terrier when they chew on stuff will not get you anywhere and you will not have any results. Your Yorkie is doing something that they were born to do, and until you demonstrate that to chew on your stuff is bad and not okay, the chewing will continue.

To begin with, you may want to crate train your Yorkie first. By putting your Yorkie into a relatively small space, such as a crate, and removing them from a very large space, such as your house, you can right away, control better what they do when you're somewhere else. To that end, when you are home, make sure you have a chewing substitute to hand them when they start chewing on a shoe, or a cushion, or whatever else in your home they gravitate towards. Usually a rawhide is a good idea since most Yorkshire terriers like to chew on leather or suede. Some Yorkshire terriers are partial toward rawhide, however, so you may want to take them to the pet store with you and have them choose a chew toy from the racks there.

Sprinklers from Chewing

If your Yorkie, no matter what, still manages to find random things in your house and chew on them, there are some other good strategies to stop that for good. There are some special sprinklers that dogs, including Yorkshire terriers, absolutely hate especially when chewing on something. The two kinds of spray that your Yorkie is guaranteed not going to like are bitter apple and cayenne pepper. Make sure to get something organic and not chemical. The spray should be not dangerous for the dog's health and just taste bad. You don't want it to cause physical pain.

The chewing spray is especially useful when it comes to a Yorkie chewing on carpets and clothing. Additionally, it is very helpful to teach a Yorkie the "leave it" command, and give this command every time they chew on something. This very common command makes a Yorkie to stop right away immediately dropping the object of chewing. This is an alpha command that is very useful when you walk your little friend. The last thing you need is your Yorkie with some garbage in their mouth refusing to drop it. The "leave it" command can be taught with treats or a clicker, and a whole lot of patience.

Potential Health Concerns

If your Yorkie chews chronically and doesn't stop they possibly could have certain health conditions that should be addressed. This may be something serious and not just the Yorkie acting out. This is a problem that must be addressed by a professional, a vet, or it could lead to poisoning and other serious health issues.

If your Yorkie eats, for example, a coin once you may consider it as an accident. If it happens often and sprays or training don't help, see a vet as soon as possible to discuss your options.


If you want to learn about Yorkie poo training go to Yorkie poo training. If you want to learn about Yorkshire terrier training go to Yorkshire terrier training.

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