[Mom2BabyNatalie]

Well.... I'm finding that our new little girl, Mia Bella - is quite the naughty little tart!!

Being a kennel dog and already almost 10 months old, she's very fearful of everyone.... she bonded with me right away - because I think I remind her of her first mommy.... (after attempting to lunge out of my arms the very first time I held her) But she is being just NAUGHTY with my room mate and the kids!!

She's afraid, although you wouldn't know it the way she charges them if they come near anywhere she is.... she'll run up barking and snarling... then retreat.... watch them till they go to leave the room... and then chase after them when they turn to leave and bite at their feet / heels..... <tsk, tsk> shame, shame!

She's only been with us a few days and is just settling in and trying to get comfortable to her new surroundings.... and I know it will take some time for her to get used to people running in and out...

Being raised in a kennel, she likely didn't have much human companionship, besides that of her first mommy.... and even though her owner told me she spent lots of time around her 5 year old son, I'm not sure that is so - since she is not the least bit comfortable with my kids. (10, 12 and 18 at home).

Today, I was lying on the couch with Gracie and Mia.... Mia was curled up on my chest.... my room mate came in and walked up to her..... of course, Mia began snarling and growling this low grumble right away.... the closer my room mate got, the louder Mia growled.... now, generally when she does this, I tell them all to just keep walking up to her slowly, talking quietly to her and gently reach out to pet her on the head or back.... and it's always been fine... they pet her and she (doesn't like it) but she stops growling... until they turn to walk away! lol

This time, my room mate bent down to whisper to Mia and give her a little kiss... and Mia lunged up and bit her in the face!!!

Poor thing, she just doesn't realize that she can trust them all.....
I know this is common sometimes.... even with Yorkies who haven't been kennel dogs - but just have some possessive traits...

We'll continue to take it day by day and I'm certain once she feels more comfortable with all the new people around her, she'll become more trusting with them.

Until then.... I have my own little body guard!! lol She's starting to kiss me lots more and I love that.... she's such a cuddler and a love bug... she just needs to realize that there's more than just me in this big ol' world who want to love her!!!