Hi Everyone,
I am new to Yorkietalk. I grew up with Yorkie's for 16 years until our girls died. After a year, when I was all moved out of my parents house I decided to get one of my own. He is now 7 months old and I am totally in love with him, but he is exhibiting abnormal behavior from what I have always known.
My little guy is fine at home, he is obsessed with me and is good with my roommate, but whenever anyone enters the house he seems to be terrified. He barks to the point where he pees himself and will not stop barking until they go away.
Seems to me like he has been abused (which is impossible in my household). He was the last pup in the litter before i picked him up. i contacted the breeder she said that she didn't hold him very often or play with him because she didn't want to get attached. I believe this has done a lot of damage to him and is affecting my social life.
My vet said to give people food when they come in the house and have them feed him so that he associates new people with good things like food or treats - but this isn't working (he won't take it) and unfortunately some people are just not that patient. I am stuck.
He is a great pup, but not everyone gets to see that side of him...
Any suggestions as to how I can help Bruzer?
THANK YOU!