Yorkshire Terriers are energetic dogs that need mental and physical stimulation daily. When the weather is bad or you don’t have time for a long walk, indoor games can help burn off their energy while keeping them entertained.
This guide will introduce fun and engaging games that will strengthen your bond with your Yorkie and keep them happy indoors.
Hide and Seek
This classic game helps with obedience training and mental stimulation.
✔ Tell your Yorkie to stay while you hide in another room.
✔ Call their name and let them search for you.
✔ Reward them with praise or a treat when they find you.
Find the Treat
This game encourages problem-solving skills and uses their sense of smell.
✔ Hide small treats under cups or inside a puzzle toy.
✔ Let your Yorkie sniff and figure out where the treat is.
✔ Increase difficulty by using more cups or hiding treats in different areas.
Tug-of-War
Great for burning energy and strengthening their jaw muscles.
✔ Use a soft rope toy that won’t damage their teeth.
✔ Tug gently and let them “win” sometimes to boost confidence.
✔ Avoid being too rough—Yorkies have small, delicate jaws.
Fetch with a Twist
Yorkies love chasing and retrieving objects.
✔ Use a soft toy or small ball that fits their mouth.
✔ Throw it short distances indoors and encourage them to bring it back.
✔ Reward them with praise or a treat when they return it.
Obstacle Course
Create a mini agility course using household items.
✔ Use pillows, chairs, or boxes to make tunnels and jumps.
✔ Guide your Yorkie through the course using treats or toys.
✔ This helps improve coordination and confidence.
The Cup Game
A simple game that teaches focus and problem-solving.
✔ Place a treat under one of three upside-down cups.
✔ Shuffle them around and let your Yorkie choose the right one.
✔ Increase difficulty by adding more cups over time.
Training Games
Teaching new tricks is a great way to mentally stimulate your Yorkie.
✔ Practice basic commands like sit, stay, and roll over.
✔ Reward them with verbal praise and small treats.
✔ Keep sessions short (5–10 minutes) to prevent boredom.
Flirt Pole (Chase Game)
A flirt pole is a stick with a rope and toy attached, perfect for indoor exercise.
✔ Drag the toy around and let your Yorkie chase and “catch” it.
✔ Helps with impulse control and exercise.
✔ Use a soft toy to avoid injury.
Final Thoughts
Indoor games help keep your Yorkie active, happy, and mentally sharp. Whether it’s a puzzle game or a fun training session, these activities will strengthen your bond while providing the stimulation they need. 🐶✨
