My dad watches the Dog Whisperer and he taught me a trick that he used on his cow dog with the finger and the "cht" sound and then he said walk them intoa corner to get them to understand you are the master. I have attempted to act out these methods and he does not heed to any of them. I have also been putting him in time out (in his kennel) to watch the other dogs play with me and lay around so he can see that is being bad. The minute he is out, he goes right back to attacking. My husband and I play around and it upsets Fagan so much he will attack my husband and when my daughter and Jeff are playing Fagan will often attack both of them. Almost as a fear of violent behavior or what he perceives as violent. 97% of the time he wants to be near me, at my feet or next to me, but he doesn't like to be cuddled at all! If you try to hold him, he refuses to stay put and wiggles his way out. If I lay on the floor he will come and give me kisses, but NO SNUGGLING AT ALL. I am not sure what he went through with his first human, but it must have been hell. The adoption agency had to shave him all the way down to relive him of the dandruff and mats in his hair. I just don't know how to undo the damage he may have endured with the other family.
Also, thanks for the welcoming. One of my dreams in life growing up was to get a Yorkie, and I had the chance to adopt one...and I know that he is a wonderful pup, I just need help. I am glad there is a an entire web forum for my FAQs and concerns.
