Breed training guide
Yorkshire Terrier
65Overall
Trainability
65
Energy level
62
For beginners
65
Sociability
72
Independence
55
Behavior problems
What Yorkshire Terriers struggle with most.
Most Yorkshire Terrierbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Excessive Barking
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Aggression Toward Dogs
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Digging
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 6/10
Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Very Common · Difficulty 6/10
Very Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→