 My 4 month old yorkie growls and nips occasionally when I pick her up
Hi, I am a 25 year old first-time puppy owner. I grew up with yorkies, but this is my first time raising one on my own. I have had June for about two weeks. Sometimes when I pick her and hold her close to my face to give her a kiss she totally takes me off guard and freaks out (growls/nips/struggles to get away)!!!
I am actually scared when this happens. My boyfriend does the "alpha roll" thing when he sees her do this (btw she NEVER growls or nips at him). I just feel so shocked that my sweet cute puppy 99% of the time can turn into such a mean dog!! I feel bad rolling her on her back and holding her down, but I don't want to be scared of a 4 pound puppy!! We are starting puppy training in about 2 weeks at petsmart so maybe they can help me then!! Any advice would be great!! Thanks!
June's mom |