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occy · 08-26-2011, 05:03 PM

I have a six month old little guy who acts like most puppies do. He loves everyone and everything he meets. I walk in "leashed areas" and when he tries to dash up to another dog on a leash, I try to control him and hold him back and if I feel comfortable, slowly let them sniff each other etc. So many times people say "oh he won't hurt him", "oh he's friendly with all little dogs" etc.etc. and they seem almost offended when I pull him away.

Today I met a neighbour and I cld see her dog was agitated with my playful puppy, so I picked him up and she picked hers up (a shih tzu)telling me all the while I was worrying for nothing that he had to learn to socialize and that her dog wld never snap at a puppy. Words were hardly out of her mouth than his lip went up and he lunged. My poor puppy didn't know what hit him and cowarded back. Her reply was "he's never done that before, maybe its because your holding him".

Over the last few weeks I've heard of so many dogs being attacked and also read a few accounts on Yorkie Talk. My question, am I being over protective. I've started to take him every couple of weeks for a 'play date' at a doggie minder's place who has an acerage and a dog friendly set up. She only takes small dogs. He seems to be fine there. I'm just confused and worried that I'm being over protective when he's with me.

Any advice wld be well appreciated.

08-26-2011, 05:03 PM	#1
occy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 158	Am I being over protective ?? I have a six month old little guy who acts like most puppies do. He loves everyone and everything he meets. I walk in "leashed areas" and when he tries to dash up to another dog on a leash, I try to control him and hold him back and if I feel comfortable, slowly let them sniff each other etc. So many times people say "oh he won't hurt him", "oh he's friendly with all little dogs" etc.etc. and they seem almost offended when I pull him away. Today I met a neighbour and I cld see her dog was agitated with my playful puppy, so I picked him up and she picked hers up (a shih tzu)telling me all the while I was worrying for nothing that he had to learn to socialize and that her dog wld never snap at a puppy. Words were hardly out of her mouth than his lip went up and he lunged. My poor puppy didn't know what hit him and cowarded back. Her reply was "he's never done that before, maybe its because your holding him". Over the last few weeks I've heard of so many dogs being attacked and also read a few accounts on Yorkie Talk. My question, am I being over protective. I've started to take him every couple of weeks for a 'play date' at a doggie minder's place who has an acerage and a dog friendly set up. She only takes small dogs. He seems to be fine there. I'm just confused and worried that I'm being over protective when he's with me. Any advice wld be well appreciated.