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Many Yorkshire Terrier owners teach their dogs tricks.
This serves several purposes: Develops a stronger relationship
between the Yorkie and human; provides entertainment;
and engages the dog's mind, which can help to alleviate
problems caused by boredom. Dogs can, however, also
apply these learned behaviors in unwanted ways, and
owners must train to avoid inappropriate manifestation
of tricks.
For example, the shake hands trick involves the dog
raising its paw and placing it into an outstretched
hand. However, a dog who has been rewarded often for
doing so might generalize and decide to place its paw
on any person at any time, creating a pawing problem.
Because placing a paw on another dog is a dominance
gesture, the dog can easily convert this behavior into
a dominant demand for attention or treats.
An example of a useful trick is teaching a dog to ring
a bell to go outside. This helps prevent the stress
placed on an owner when trying to recognize whether
the dog needs to relieve itself.
MORE INFO...
introduction
age for training
basic commands
training tricks
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