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Originally Posted by Sox  My baby Sox, a Morkie (cross between a Maltese and a Yorkie), has been really annoying... I feel horrible as the owner of him. I love him to death but I hate the habits. Pee and Poo in the house occasionally I don't mind as much but he bites a lot. He also snarls and barks. The bites are at feet, sandals, shoes, laces, my pants. Everything! I want to control him but I don't know how. I won't hit him because its wrong and I don't want him to fear me. I try putting him in the bathroom but he cries... I don't know what to do. Nothing works and I don't want him to have to go back to the store ='( Help. |
You have gotten some great advice -- I just want to reassure you this is pretty normal behavior for a 3 month old Yorkie. Just be consistent and firm. I try to use a loud sharp voice when my little Rocky bites me. He stops and looks at me, then starts licking. That lets me know he did not want to hurt. So,it is easier for me to remain calm and not get mad about the behavior. It can get trying though. Glad you know not to hit, that would make everything worse and cause emotional problems as well as being physically dangerous for a fragile puppy.
Just try to keep the puppy occupied with lots of playing with toys, take him for walks (if he has all his shots now), and lots of love and affection. Always offer a substitute when he bites. Plenty of good teething toys are a must. Cold baby carrots are a great teething relief for puppies too. Mine has also discovered the joy of ice cubes as already suggested.
Patience and consistency are the keys!