[BiewerYorkie]

Originally Posted by rolo

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hi,i have nearly 4 yr old yorkie,he has been aggressive on and off for a while.
have done training classes and he quite good,love other dogs and very active.problem is he 'turns' at home so often unexpectedly,will try bite if having paws wiped,coat dryed,lead put on if he dont want go" wee,wee".growls if i move on the sofa,if he has dog chew will become aggressive especially if he bring it in lounge.at night growls and has lunged at me when i go passed his bed.
Can be a darling most of the time and has character.today he was sitting by a friend and i dryed his paws no probs and no treat needed(as was told to do ishould with him when he kept on being aggressive)then in seconds he had my hand in his mouth and left teeth marks.so,so, upsetting.the unpredictability means i cannot trust him and be as happy .any real help much apprieciated
thanks .rolo

Has he been neutered? Dogs that have not been, male or female, tend to be more agressive as they get older.

Louise