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FirstYorkie · 01-23-2006, 01:17 AM

Gio's Mamamia,

Most of what you describe is very normal puppy behavior. The only aspect that I would be concerned about is the "object guarding" - growling and snapping when you try to take something away. You want to do something about that before it escalates, but the good news is that this CAN be treated.

I don't have time right now, but I'll post some suggestions for you later. Or, perhaps YorkieMum will get back to you before me....

[In the meantime, what I absolutely do NOT recommend you use is the "alpha roll" that many members here advocate. I believe it is likely to make your pup worse.]

01-23-2006, 01:17 AM	#6
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Gio's Mamamia, Most of what you describe is very normal puppy behavior. The only aspect that I would be concerned about is the "object guarding" - growling and snapping when you try to take something away. You want to do something about that before it escalates, but the good news is that this CAN be treated. I don't have time right now, but I'll post some suggestions for you later. Or, perhaps YorkieMum will get back to you before me.... [In the meantime, what I absolutely do NOT recommend you use is the "alpha roll" that many members here advocate. I believe it is likely to make your pup worse.] __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!