Hello MKD and Bruzer! Welcome to Yorkie Talk! It really does sound like his behavior is fear based. And your breeder didn't do her part in correctly socializing your puppy...but he is still really young and there is still hope in correcting this behavior. What i would try first would be to socialize your puppy in more public envoirments. Walk your little Bruzer out where there is alot of people of all types...give treats when they walk by. Find out if this behavior is only in the house or if its anywhere. Do it little by little...then try in the house again. Have your guest ignore your dog when they first come in(dont even look at him) also you do the same...dont try to pet him to calm him down, thats rewarding bad behavior...maybe if Bruzer is overwhelmed by new people tring to talk and touch him...once he calms down try the treats again. The more people that come by the more decensored your pup gets to new people. Good luck! i hope i was helpful! |