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Originally Posted by lechy02  This is my first post on here but i've been "lurking" for almost a year. This might be long, I apologize but I want to give plenty of background. A year ago I was going through a very bad time, I was severely depressed, had unbelievable panic attacks and was generally just a mess. My daughters were spending the entire summer with their dad and I was sinking further and further into depression. During all of this I received the absolute most wonderful gift ever, my mom bought me a beautiful yorkie baby boy. His name is Motley(like the band, he is WILD&CRAZY). He was only 7 weeks old when I got him(yes my mom and I now know that was way to early). Even though he was so young he was completely potty trained in 3 days, no accidents what so ever. I can def. say he helped so much with my depression, and because of this I completely spoiled him beyond belief he is in total control of this house. In the last 2 months he has became aggressive with every one and every thing but me. He doesn't just growl he has actually bitten. I am heartbroken I can't even take him places with me anymore out of fear he will hurt someone. He gets plenty of exercise and is healthy. I think I just need to find a way to become the "pac" leader. There are so many different methods and confusing advice some say follow Ceaser's methods, others say they don't think his way is good. I would just love some advice from others on how they got their little furbabies to behave. (He's a little over a year old!) |
I know how you feel (depression, and along comes my hero a gorgeous yorkie boy). If it weren't for him I'd be so sick right now, if not dead. Does he enjoy treats? Have people who are willing to do this with you!! Have them give him treats (start off with them tossing the treats towards him, make sure they do NOT make eye contact with the dog). People means treats. Does he know sit and wait? When letting people in the house (if you don't trust him, put him on a leash) make him sit and wait. The person entering is to give him a treat.