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Originally Posted by yorkieusa  Have you tried first to sit down close to him and talk really sweet to him and ask him to come to you? I would try that approach and see if that will end the biting. I think that is fear biting. |
I agree with this approach. It sounds to me that he has to learn to trust you first before he will allow you to pick him up or reach towards him.
One of mine was not as socialized as my other two for reasons beyond his or the breeders control. He spent a lot of time crated/expened.
He was very skittish and not trusting for anyone to reach for him. He didn't bite, though. He actually was very loving and wanted to be touched, just didn't trust anyone.
And this is exactly what I did. I sat on the floor. Sometimes I'd talk to him and coax him for a bit, and other times I'd just let him be. HIs normal curiosity and need for attention drew him to me rather than me forcing myself on him.
Mine is doing really well now and he is even much better with strangers or visitors to my home.
Good luck. Patience will win out here, I'm sure.