Hi Erin and DukesMom,
Thanks for your replies. It makes me feel better just to know that other people have expereinced the same thing.
Erin, thanks for the heads up - so to nip this in the bud, I know Caser Milan... I know what he recommends, but I work with a trainer that recommends especially for this dog, who is quite fearful and has been timid from the get go, NOT to do the dominance, alpha dog, alpha rolls stuff. So any help along those lines will not be helpful in this situation.
I read that this barking at family members can be a yorkie thing and it is helpful to know if others experience this and how your families handle it.
Thanks.