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Originally Posted by MiasMomandDad  Is he neutered? |
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Originally Posted by Ringo1 Google "Nothing in Life for Free' and begin this training as soon as possible. I'm at work or I would post a link.
It's a very gentle and mannerly way of teaching your dog to respect you and , thus, others. |
Both the neutering and the training style were the first things I was going to ask you. I see my fellow YTers beat me to it. It sounds like your yorkie us guarding you like he would a bone, toy, or anythig he thinks is his. That is not good. In his mind, he is in control and you are something he needs to take care of and protect from everything and anything.
The nothing in life is free training method is really very easy. Even I was able to do it! (I'm a first time dog owner) the idea is that your pup works for everything he is given from treats to toys to affection. If you give him a treat, you can have him do a simple sit stay. When he performs correctly, he earns his treat. Let say he is in your lap and someone else approaches you is is sitting right next to you. Whe he starts to growl, correct the behavior with a no or "uh uh" or something and immediately put him on the floor. His reward is to be able to stay on your lap and cuddle. When he behaved badly, he lost that privilege.
If he isn't neutered yet, you might consider making an appointment. It is very possible that the agression could be driven by hormones. He's old enough to have his growth plates closed, and has lost all the baby teeth he was going to lose on his own. it's the perfect time to neuter.