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Originally Posted by JoeyP  No he's not smiling
That is a sign of submission in dog language
The snarl when they come to you or esp when they roll on their back
happens when they feel they are threatened either from another higher ranking dog or human
Then the licking is the final submission
So it's not surprising that this behavior is coming from a shelter dog |
Well....I disagree with this comment - at least based on the OP's first post. The OP stated that the dog will "jump on his lap or roll on his back" which indicates a playful attitude. Yorkies are known for "smiling" - my Bailey's mama's name is "Sara Smiles"
Now, if the OP stated that the dog cowers down then rolls on his back and snarls- then yes, that is a submissive and threatened disposition.
If the OP believes the the dog's behavior is submission/threatened related - then building a solid and confident relatioinship over time should help. If you don't notice an improvement - then contact a professional trainer for some one-on-one observation/training. Your vet can probably recommend someone.
Good luck!
