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Love_Capone · 02-06-2009, 08:59 AM

I'm new to Yorkie talk and I have a 3 month old yorkie named Capone. He is darling and I love him, but I'm afraid his behavior is getting a little aggressive. If I reach down to pet him he will automatically try to bite my hand. I don't hit him so I don't know why he would think I'm trying to hurt him. I'm afraid if a child reaches to pet him he might bite them and really hurt a smaller kid. Another thing I need help with is he likes to run under things and usually If I call his name he usually comes running to me all the time, unless he is under something (couch, bed, etc.) He will not come to me and when I reach under to get him he tries to bite me and sometimes even growls. I have to lure him out with a treat and I feel like I'm rewarding his bad behavior. I don't know if this is normal or will be come more aggressive with time. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

02-06-2009, 08:59 AM	#1
Love_Capone YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norman, OK, USA Posts: 359	Aggressive or normal behavior? I'm new to Yorkie talk and I have a 3 month old yorkie named Capone. He is darling and I love him, but I'm afraid his behavior is getting a little aggressive. If I reach down to pet him he will automatically try to bite my hand. I don't hit him so I don't know why he would think I'm trying to hurt him. I'm afraid if a child reaches to pet him he might bite them and really hurt a smaller kid. Another thing I need help with is he likes to run under things and usually If I call his name he usually comes running to me all the time, unless he is under something (couch, bed, etc.) He will not come to me and when I reach under to get him he tries to bite me and sometimes even growls. I have to lure him out with a treat and I feel like I'm rewarding his bad behavior. I don't know if this is normal or will be come more aggressive with time. Any suggestions? Thanks!