[georgepie]

My dog doesn't like to go outside he barks at other people, growls at other people and barks at other dogs. He had barking matches with other dogs and a large dog that was off the leash actually jumped on me two weeks ago because I picked up my little guy and told the owner my dog was not friendly and nervous.

He is out of control on the leash..yanks it and wants to run faster.. the leash is the flexi mini (not sure exactly the length) he barks and chases off anyone that comes to the door of my apartment all the way to the elevator. He used to avoid my company and not want to be touched now he barks at some people that come over and won't stop barking at them. Outside He barks at birds, the wind, he is not potty trained and only goes on his paper 1/4 of the time. He has not been fixed yet for his surgery - could this be a large factor? When he goes for grooming he is out of control with the barking the groomer told me he is nervous.

I had him in puppy training in my area but only went for one session (there were no small/tiny breed specific trainings) with other dogs but they were large dogs and I didn't feel comfortable having him running with the large dogs because they would gang up and he was smaller then all of them. Sometimes he shakes because he is nervous to go out so I hold him until we get out then he goes off barking like a maniac. He is a very alert little dog and barks immediately if anyone is in the apartment hallway to warn me. He cries and whines for me when I leave him alone. I got him a crib from the baby section in walmart to go in sometimes when I need a break from the dog. I left him in the crib once when I went out for a couple hours and came back he was nervous and shaking. He loves to play, whines to play, loves to cuddle, he accepts brushing and wearing clothes, he listens to no and sit while inside but not outside. If I go in the car and leave him in it with someone he cries and barks for me to come back. He recently has also matured and now sleeps on his bed on the floor beside my bed when I sleep instead of in the bed with me. I also didn't bring him out everyday for walks and the winter was very cold here this year so I couldn't get him out for long periods like when I first got him. I think my lifestyle has effected my dog because were alone inside most of the time and I work from home...

Any thoughts and advise is appreciated. Thanks.