I was worried that it would be fear based, means it'll take a long time for me to gain his trust. Maybe when I take him in to be neutered I'll have them shave him completely, his ears are really matted and he cowers from the brush. To avoid causing him any more stress I've just been letting him tell me when he has had enough touching. It's just odd that he'll come right to me, but then tense up when I start petting him. I'm very gentle with him and let him snif my hand and I show my empty hand to him before I start petting him. I know to have patience, it'll take a while but I just need to know that I'm doing things the right way. I don't want to have a yorkie that can't even be brushed, or that has to be put under to get a grooming done... |