The Rattle CanTM
It's an old trick - place 10 or 12 pennies in a soda can and tape over the hole. You can shake this or even throw it at your dog. The noise has the effect of distracting or correcting the dog. This is the only thing that will stop a Yorkie barking fit. Just the threat of "shaker" will usually shut him up.
I have conditioned my Yorkie to regard a small one by one and a half inch Altoid tin as a shaker. I carry this on walks and fill it with pocket change if necessary.
Much sturdier than a thin aluminum soda can is The Rattle CanTM. This is a steel can with beads permanently sealed inside. I have used one for several years and it is still as good as new.
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