[gemy]

Originally Posted by Jerem0621

First Post!

We purchased our Yorkie "Snickers" about a month ago. He was quiet, timid, perfect. He was born on December 10, 2010 so he is a puppy for sure.

We have had two family disasters right after we brought Snickers home, We lost my wife's Granny very suddenly two weeks ago and then last week my grandmother became deathly sick (suddenly). She is still in the hospital. My brother lives in Ohio, my grandmother in Florida, We are in Tennessee. Long story short, My brother and his family (2 small girls under 5) came to my house. They were googaa over the puppy.

I think my dog was emotionally damaged over this.

My dog is now hyper, he is snipping and chewing at everything, he bounces, runs and refuses to come to anyone. He is now biting, barking, and just like a totally different dog.

How do I calm this behavior down? I can't sit down with a drink on the couch without this puppy running crazy through the house, jumping up on me.

I have tried to do the best I can with the dog. I don't crowd him, I try to play with him and let him adapt to his environment. But, I have two sons myself, 10 and 7. I can't keep them from chasing this puppy.

Anyway, I have multiple issues with the pup and I don't think that my pup is benefiting. And I feel HORRIBLE, like I have done something disastrously wrong.

Sorry for the Rant. I have no Idea what else to do.

Thanks!

Well others have made some good suggestions. I'm not sure why you can't keep your two sons from chasing the dog. Just discipline your children as you would when they disobey you. Give your children the rules/guidelines about this puppy, and then of course enforce them consistently