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4doggiemama · 04-17-2010, 07:51 AM

I have a couple of Yorkies that do NOT like to have their heads petted and will flinch if you try. One I know was abused, but Chipper has had the good life. I assume he doesn't like my had coming towards him because he thinks I'm going to, once again, clean his beard. He hates it but when it is long it gets messy. I also have made a practice of always going towards my doggies with the palm of my hand turned up. Always tell guests the same thing. It does help. Blessings for giving this little one a home. Just remember, it may take a long time for her to come around. I have one that took 8 yrs. for her to finally go to my dh to be picked up. ~Joanne~

04-17-2010, 07:51 AM	#23
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	I have a couple of Yorkies that do NOT like to have their heads petted and will flinch if you try. One I know was abused, but Chipper has had the good life. I assume he doesn't like my had coming towards him because he thinks I'm going to, once again, clean his beard. He hates it but when it is long it gets messy. I also have made a practice of always going towards my doggies with the palm of my hand turned up. Always tell guests the same thing. It does help. Blessings for giving this little one a home. Just remember, it may take a long time for her to come around. I have one that took 8 yrs. for her to finally go to my dh to be picked up. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):