 Aggressive behavior towards small children
Hi everyone, I need some advice. My yorkie is 2 yrs old and sweet as pie with me and our family, but when we are out in public if any children and sometimes adults come up to him he acts very aggressive. I have never had a dog act this way and I am lost on how to react. I warn people that I prefer they not pet him because I worry he may bite. He is very attached to me and if he is lying on my lap and my husband comes to pick him up he growls and acts very aggressive yet my husband says he never bites down on him, but that does not make me feel better. My daughter was attacked and seriously injured by her friends dog a few years ago and I cannot stand the thought that my own dog could hurt someone. Is it possible to stop this behavior? I know that some dogs are very leary of children so is this just the way he will always be?
Thanks for any advice...
Lauren |