Yampa Valley Yorkies

Traditional, Unique Colors, & Parti Yorkie Breeder

Craig, Colorado

(970)629-8133

Located in beautiful Northwest Colorado, we breed high quality AKC registered yorkies.

Over a decade has passed since we had our first litter and we have been striving to improve our lines and quality every time we add to our program. We have strived to produce that babydoll look that everyone these days falls in love with at first glance and import high quality lines to improve overall health of our program.

We specialize in both solid colors and parti pattern. You will see all sorts of colors in our litters including traditional black and tan, chocolate, black, sable, and even blonde!

At Yampa Valley Yorkies we take pride in our home-raised and socialized pups. They grow up under foot and come to their new home pre-spoiled. You will not regret paying for a well-bred, healthy yorkie pup with health tested parents.

All of our adult dogs are health tested for 200+ genetic diseases before being placed in our breeding program.

Since we are a small yorkie breeder we don't always have puppies available, but we are happy to take contact information so we can inform prospective buyers of pregnancies and litters.

You can also check out our Facebook page by clicking the icon at the bottom of this page, there you can see pictures and videos of puppies as well as updates!

Please put in a puppy application if you would like to be added to our wait list.

Bite Inhibition

Teaching bite inhibition to a Yorkie, or any puppy for that matter, is an important part of their training to ensure they develop appropriate mouth manners and control the force of their bite. Here's how you can teach bite inhibition to a Yorkie:

  1. Socialization and Gentle Play:

    • Socialize your Yorkie puppy early with other dogs and people in a safe environment. Encourage gentle play to teach them how to interact without using excessive force.

  2. Yelping Technique:

    • When your Yorkie puppy bites too hard during play, let out a high-pitched yelp or a loud "ouch" sound to mimic the reaction of another puppy. This signals that the bite was too hard and can startle them, causing them to stop momentarily.

  3. Pause or End Play:

    • If your Yorkie continues to bite despite the yelp, cease play immediately. Stand up and ignore them for a brief period, signaling that biting leads to the end of playtime. This helps them understand that rough play results in the fun ending.

  4. Redirect Their Attention:

    • Redirect their focus onto a suitable chew toy or bone whenever they attempt to bite your hands or clothing. Encourage chewing on appropriate items to satisfy their natural urge to chew.

  5. Consistency and Positive Reinforcement:

    • Be consistent in your reactions to their bites. Praise and reward gentle behavior with treats or verbal praise to reinforce good behavior.

  6. Avoid Rough Play:

    • Refrain from engaging in rough play that encourages biting, such as wrestling or allowing them to mouth on your hands. Consistent gentle play helps them learn acceptable boundaries.

  7. Teach "No Bite" or "Gentle" Command:

    • Introduce a command like "no bite" or "gentle" in a calm but firm tone when they bite too hard. With repetition and positive reinforcement, they'll associate the command with the need to be gentle.

  8. Patience and Time:

    • Teaching bite inhibition takes patience and consistency. Young puppies explore the world with their mouths, so it might take time for them to learn the appropriate level of force.

Remember, it's essential to start training early and be patient and consistent throughout the process. Avoid punishing your Yorkie for biting, as this can create fear or confusion. Instead, focus on redirecting their behavior and rewarding gentle actions. With time, patience, and positive reinforcement, your Yorkie will learn appropriate bite inhibition and develop good mouth manners.

 

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Yampa Valley Yorkies LLC