I bought my yorkie puppy when he was almost 4 months old.. he is now 10 months old. I have slowly been introducing him to new things, new people, new places... Anytime he comes in contact with new people he growls at them and barks, its really embarrassing! I have been telling him "no!" and "bad!" and also rewarding him when he (occasionally) responds correctly to new people. Since he is small and cute children want to come pet him but I simply cannot allow him near them because I dont trust his behavior because he is so unpredictable.. some people and children he will be fine around and others he starts growling and barking. He has never bitten anyone. Just that puppy play bite which I also tell him no. He is also okay around new dogs, just curious and wants to smell them. Its only people that he starts barking and growling! I don't know how to stop this... he is starting a obedience class in the beginning of June so hopefully this helps. He really is a sweet and funny dog. I wish he was nice to everyone!
Any of suggestions? Thanks!