[QUOTE=kcchevalier3;2445181]Hey everyone,
So I'm new to YorkieTalk.com and I love how we can all talk about our problems and get advice from all of you!
So, I have this problem...my pup (she is about to be 6 months) barks, growls, and bites me whenever I say no. And sometimes she just does it for no reason. I can be on my computer (like right now) and she will bite my arm and growl at me. She does not do it to my boyfriend at all, so I'm assuming that she thinks he's the Alpha dog and I'm just one of her sisters. I saw the post about putting her on her back and looking into her eyes until she calms down, but I can't keep her still. She is teething really bad too, so I don't know if that is a factor. I am taking her to the vet to set up her appointment to get spayed in March when she is 6 months. Do you think this might help calm her down?
Unless she is really large the best way to put her on her back is to pick her up and hold her like a baby in your arms on her back. Put your free hand firmly on her chest and hold her firmly and stare into her eyes and say NO NO in a firm gruff voice. They do not understand all of your words but rather the tone of your voice. Had to do this (for the same reasons) with my older yorkie when he was a pup. I think he squirmed for about 5 minutes the first couple of times, but I was stronger than he was and you have to be to. I know you can do it. You must or she will continue to take advantage of you.
