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wooof · 01-22-2009, 05:11 AM

Hi there,

I have a male yorkie who is almost 1 year old. He absolutely loves people, but is petrified of ALL other dogs. No matter the breed or size. He even freaked out when a yorkie half his size came up to him. I have no idea what to do. If I try to get him to socialise with other dogs in parks, etc. he starts to lose it. He panics, freezes, jumps, cries, runs away..

I set up a play date with a friends puppy (the most gentle female I've ever seen) in a comfortable environment. My yorkie just kept panicing and running away. We stayed there for hours!! No success. I have no idea what caused this type of behaviour, he's never had any traumatising experiences with other dogs. Has anyone experienced this? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

01-22-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
wooof YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape Town, Couth Africa Posts: 6	Help! My little one is petrified of all other dogs Hi there, I have a male yorkie who is almost 1 year old. He absolutely loves people, but is petrified of ALL other dogs. No matter the breed or size. He even freaked out when a yorkie half his size came up to him. I have no idea what to do. If I try to get him to socialise with other dogs in parks, etc. he starts to lose it. He panics, freezes, jumps, cries, runs away.. I set up a play date with a friends puppy (the most gentle female I've ever seen) in a comfortable environment. My yorkie just kept panicing and running away. We stayed there for hours!! No success. I have no idea what caused this type of behaviour, he's never had any traumatising experiences with other dogs. Has anyone experienced this? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated!! Thanks