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FirstYorkie · 07-29-2007, 06:38 AM

Most aggression is caused by fear.

I would think, Kasika, that you could do the same thing that I recommended to Margot. That is, have treats ready for when guests come over. Let them just drop treats for your yorkie at first. After numerous guests do this, he should begin to learn that guests mean Good Things for pup. When he seems more comfortable, then (and only then) I'd start letting the guest hold the treats out to him, etc.

As with Margot's pup, allow your Yorkie to flee if he is frightened (don't hold him) and don't let them pet him unless he seems comfortable.

Make sense?

07-29-2007, 06:38 AM	#17
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Most aggression is caused by fear. I would think, Kasika, that you could do the same thing that I recommended to Margot. That is, have treats ready for when guests come over. Let them just drop treats for your yorkie at first. After numerous guests do this, he should begin to learn that guests mean Good Things for pup. When he seems more comfortable, then (and only then) I'd start letting the guest hold the treats out to him, etc. As with Margot's pup, allow your Yorkie to flee if he is frightened (don't hold him) and don't let them pet him unless he seems comfortable. Make sense? __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training! Last edited by FirstYorkie; 07-29-2007 at 06:40 AM.