Oh, so Fagan is a rehome? How old? I'm sure this is hard for you. I've not worked with a rehome before, so not sure I'm the best one to help you. Many here have, and may have some useful advise. I personally like Dog Whisperer & have learned a lot from him, but some here do not. I like IMOTD too. Some of what Cesar does on DW isn't effective with Roxy, but other things have. Sometimes it takes a variety of approaches to find the one thing that works w/Fagan. Something that Cesar does that has worked well w/Roxy is to hold her down on her side (gently but firmly) and hold her there until she completely relaxes for at least 20 seconds. Then slowly release her, and quietly walk away. Haven't had to do that in a long time, but it has helped her to settle down when she was totally out of control in her youth.
To start, you must say 'Ah Ah! No Bite!' the very second a bite happens, no hesitation at all. Timing is very important. Your voice must reflect that you mean it (stern), & not a whimpy plea. You do not back off for a second. You do this however long & often that it takes... every single time.
Fagan may be trying to be the pack leader and may have come from a situation where fighting was survival. You may need some expert help with it. Hopefully some other people here have more ideas for you to try or recommend good books. When you do have Fagan in a time-out for biting, do not talk to him or look at him or pet him. Just ignore him completely.
Do realize not all yorkies are snuggler/cuddlers. It was disappointing to me too, but I've learned to live with it. Roxy's likes to cuddle on her terms only. Otherwise, she wants to be near me, beside me, against me, very friendly, but not so much on the cuddles. Independant little stinker! However, I got my yorkie and she is so delightful in other ways. I wouldn't give her up for anything.
Good luck, and hope someone else here can give you more help. |