I have stated that the pinching/shaking episode that I used on Marley was out of frustration and wanting to stop his very aggressive actions. I think most of it now is just a male dominance..and not so much aggression but he was not about to be stopped or inhibited from what he wants or is doing. I did that ..I think twice and now refrain from doing it. If they are young dogs, the cesar milan ..laying on the side, appears not to be very effective. Now if he still wont listen..I just grab the scruff with a small shake and tell him no.... then reward him when he is good. He is a very sweet man now but does not really like to listen to me when he wants somethig.....LOL But since he's four months old, I'm just really trying to reward the positive actions and trying to just curb the bad.
I don't for a minute advise that anyone be hurtful or aggressive with these babies, but I know for my guy..it helped and he's no worse for the wear. He's very full of himself and his spirit is quite intact and he's more mouthing now than anything. He sasses back a LOT when I do not allow him whatever it is he wants, ( usually to bite and play with my bare skin/fingers) LOL I tell him no.. and make him sit. OMG he sasses me.....LOL
As for your issue with the grooming, I think I'd start slow with lots of treats.... just laying the brush on him.. and treat him, and continue to build on that.
I'm still having one issue..although much less of one..in the sink for bath time. When I try to wash around his muzzle...he bites me. It is not a playful bite, but one to tell me...do NOT wash my muzzle area.
I talked to the vet and told her about my previous confrontation and the grasping/shake at the scruff of the neck. She said...when he does this biting in the sink, to grasp his scruff..and pull him out of the sink..turn him over on his back, holding firmly of course so as not to lose him, while holding his back legs and just peer into his face above him..and tell him NO..
She also suggested with the biting, to pinch his lip as his mother or siblings would do. They'd bite him back if he hurt them by biting.
So anyways..most of this is just behavior that will lighten up as he gets older..but the biting when irritated or frustrated just can't be allowed. Never ever do anything that would actually hurt these babies, but they also must know you will not tolerate the biting in a hurtful manner. You can tell the difference between frustrated/onery biting vs the playful puppy biting.
Like I have said in previous posts, this is my first male dominate yorkie so I'm learning as I go as well. All the peoples posts and responses here, my vet, and cesars site etc.
These sources are invaluable to me
