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FirstYorkie · 01-26-2006, 12:49 AM

*IF* this is the only place that he growls at you, this is what I would do. First, I'd stop reaching in to adjust him or his toys. I expect he is fine where he is.

Second, I would occasionally walk by when he is in his bed and casually drop in a treat. Repeat many times. Let him learn that you approaching him while he's in bed is a good thing. When he starts eagerly wagging his tail (or stub) when you approach, you can try talking softly to him, then dropping his treat. S l o w l y advance to petting him and then give him a treat.

In this case, I would not tap him on the nose - I think that will make him dislike you're approaching him in bed even more.

Is this the only time he growls? Does he guard his toys or food at other times?

01-26-2006, 12:49 AM	#6
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	IF this is the only place that he growls at you, this is what I would do. First, I'd stop reaching in to adjust him or his toys. I expect he is fine where he is. Second, I would occasionally walk by when he is in his bed and casually drop in a treat. Repeat many times. Let him learn that you approaching him while he's in bed is a good thing. When he starts eagerly wagging his tail (or stub) when you approach, you can try talking softly to him, then dropping his treat. S l o w l y advance to petting him and then give him a treat. In this case, I would not tap him on the nose - I think that will make him dislike you're approaching him in bed even more. Is this the only time he growls? Does he guard his toys or food at other times? __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!