[lillymae]

Originally Posted by dands

We have a 1yo yorkie boy. We tried really hard to socialize him through the past year, took him to training classes, on walks, gave treats to total strangers to give to him when we took him out.

The trouble is, he's still so frightened of people. When we go on our walks, his tail is stiff and his ears are alert. Also if he sees someone try to approach him, he'll either crouch back and try to sniff them without letting them touch him or he'll growl/bark. . Also in our home, if someone comes in, he'll bark and just seems scared all around.

He's our first dog so we don't know how to make him better socialized to people. Eveerytime we try to get him to meet people, he'll bark. Any advice?

How long have you had him ? It almost sounds as if he's been abused in his previous home. If that's the case it will take time.