I have an almost 3 year old 11 lbs male yorkie. He's the cutest thing in the world. He's our little baby. Within the past 3 months....hes been so mean to people. Barking at everyone, wanting to bite and nip at people constantly. If i have anyone over my APT. he'll bark until they start playing with him....they become BFF, and then when people get up to leave he wants to chew their fingers off!!!! He's the mushiest dog ever to me, fh and our famliest...but not to everyone else.
I'm going to have to purchase a mussle for when people come over.
I'm at a loss!! What can i do?!?! Has this happened to anyone else?? People are goign to start hating my baby and i'm so sad!
Thanks!!! He is the cutest....FH and I are madly in love with him....but hes just SO BAD!
stephanief
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My best advice would be dog training. They can help you with your little problem.
Deedlebug126
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I have no advice, because my dogs behave horribly... But I wanted to say your baby is gorgeous!
julybride44
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Please talk to your vet, and then to a behaviorist. Don't try to solve this problem on your own.
ssdbk
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If you need a behaviorist, I love the one we are working with. Only problem is that you hae to commit to doing whatthey tell you to do. We are working slowly with our dog because he guards his toys.
ahall04
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I wish I knew how to help... I have a cat... but good luck getting help and I hope he stops the biting!
Spitzergirl
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I would totally do the obedience school. I have yorkie and he got some training before he entered this house, so far he is the sweetest thing, ever. He just turned 1 today and he has a girlfriend who is a beagle she is 2 years old. They always play together, lovinly. I now have 2 dogs.
cherilicious16
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this is a job for THE DOG WHISPERER!! maybe his show will give you some tips!
Bella Blu
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aawwwww ... he's a cutie!
dani18
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I've definately thought about the dogwhisperer....hmmm??? I'm checking out the website!!!!
BelMal
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Your dog is running your house by demanding attention. Have you tried not giving your dog attention when he demands it...ie do not play or pet your dog when he asks...instead when you want to. I would also make sure that your dog does something for all his rewards. Making him do basic things like sitting or downing before he gets his food or a treat or even before you pet him that way he understands his place in the house. The other thing is to have people ignore him when he is being disruptive...the same thing you would do for a ranting child. He must learn that that kind of behavior does not get him any attention, negative or otherwise. Good luck.
julybride44
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Take him to a good vet who has behavioral experience. He may be having a reaction to an illness that you can't detect. Once that's ruled out (it's the most common cause of new aggression in animals) you can move on to behavioral issues. A muzzle is not the answer to the problem, it could actually make things worse in that he'll become more aggressive and possibly toward you.
