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Squirt's Mommy · 02-11-2008, 03:52 PM

I have 2 1/2 year old Yorkie, Squirt.

Lately (in the past week or 2) whenever I try to cuddle him or pet him when he is laying down he glares at me and will growl and show his top teeth.

He has never ever done this since we've had him (which was since age 3 mo.)

I tell him "No" and try to stare him down, showing him I am the Dominant, and, while that does work and he'll look away, he still will grumble-growl and show his teeth.

If any of you have advice on how to correct this behavior issue, I would love to hear it.

Thanks!

Squirt's Mommy

sherrijmkassie · 02-11-2008, 03:56 PM

Hi and welcome. I am sure someone will be able to give you great advice. Could little squirt be hurt or in pain and acts out so as not to be touched?

livingdustmops · 02-11-2008, 06:34 PM

If after you have him vet checked to make sure nothing is wrong then he is just being a terrier. They can be a grumpy lot.

Squirt's Mommy · 02-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

No, he's not in any pain....he's just being "testy" and "terrier"-ish I think.
Am hoping to find out ways to put that behavior pattern in check so he doesn't think it's acceptable and remembers who's The Pack Leader

SPARKUZ · 02-16-2008, 11:37 PM

Why dont you show him your teeths too

this way he'll know you are been serious.

Na just kidding i dont want you guys end up figthing every day.

blueeyes_jd · 02-17-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sherrijmkassie

Hi and welcome. I am sure someone will be able to give you great advice. Could little squirt be hurt or in pain and acts out so as not to be touched?

I agree there maybe something wrong with him! get him checked out...

Brookef18 · 02-17-2008, 02:32 PM

Chewy HATES to be disturbed when he sleeps. if you try to move him, he will do the same thing. I talk calmly to him and tell him to be a good boy as I move him... It seems to help. He is just cranky when tired that's all....

PunkinPie · 02-17-2008, 03:12 PM

Punkin used to growl every once in a while when he moved her. i.e. If she was sleeping on the couch when this happened we would set her on the floor and she wouldn't be allowed back up for a while. We only had to do this a couple of times and she has stopped completely. In fact if we say we are getting up or moving she jumps up and moves herself. They are pretty smart
little dogs

02-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#1
Squirt's Mommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 8	My Yorkie is Showing me his Teeth aggressively, need advice I have 2 1/2 year old Yorkie, Squirt. Lately (in the past week or 2) whenever I try to cuddle him or pet him when he is laying down he glares at me and will growl and show his top teeth. He has never ever done this since we've had him (which was since age 3 mo.) I tell him "No" and try to stare him down, showing him I am the Dominant, and, while that does work and he'll look away, he still will grumble-growl and show his teeth. If any of you have advice on how to correct this behavior issue, I would love to hear it. Thanks! Squirt's Mommy

02-11-2008, 03:56 PM	#2
sherrijmkassie Loving Kassie's Kisses Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,734	Hi and welcome. I am sure someone will be able to give you great advice. Could little squirt be hurt or in pain and acts out so as not to be touched? __________________ Sherri & Kassie

02-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#3
livingdustmops Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,310	If after you have him vet checked to make sure nothing is wrong then he is just being a terrier. They can be a grumpy lot. __________________ Cindy & The Rescue Gang Why do you think they call them Yorkshire Terrors!

02-16-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
SPARKUZ Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 31	Why dont you show him your teeths too this way he'll know you are been serious. Na just kidding i dont want you guys end up figthing every day. __________________ If its Not a Yorkie it must be a Shih Tzu !!

02-17-2008, 02:32 PM	#7
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,808	Chewy HATES to be disturbed when he sleeps. if you try to move him, he will do the same thing. I talk calmly to him and tell him to be a good boy as I move him... It seems to help. He is just cranky when tired that's all.... __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-11-2008, 06:38 PM	#4
Squirt's Mommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 8	Thanks for the welcome! No, he's not in any pain....he's just being "testy" and "terrier"-ish I think. Am hoping to find out ways to put that behavior pattern in check so he doesn't think it's acceptable and remembers who's The Pack Leader

02-17-2008, 03:12 PM	#8
PunkinPie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 180	Punkin used to growl every once in a while when he moved her. i.e. If she was sleeping on the couch when this happened we would set her on the floor and she wouldn't be allowed back up for a while. We only had to do this a couple of times and she has stopped completely. In fact if we say we are getting up or moving she jumps up and moves herself. They are pretty smart little dogs