[yorkietalkjilly]

Fixing your dog will be a process but it is entirely possible but only if you want to devote some time to working with him and you yourself are teachable and can do the things it will take to rehab him. A dog this far gone usually takes a trainer to come into the home and train you - not train the dog that much. You are actually his problem in that you don't have the skills to handle him that well or the authority to gain his respect so that he listen to you. Don't feel bad - 60 - 70% of people don't know how to handle dogs that well which is why the shelters are full of dogs. Those kind of people do well with only the calmest and most submitted dogs and those that are blessed enough to have bought a dog that naturally tends to be that way do very well with their pet. But those that buy an aggressive terrier or big, powerful, very intelligent dog are often faced with a dog they cannot handle. A highly motivated and aggressive, sexually intact little terrier is a hard dog to get a handle on unless you really want to devote a good deal of time to working with him and doing a lot of study yourself, once he's neutered.

Are you willing to try?

Do you have the time to work with him a few times a day? If so, those of us trying to help you will need some information.

How old is he?

When is his neuter scheduled(a must for a dog like this)? It will take a good deal of the frustration of raging hormones and the need to mate out of his life and can settle many males down. It rarely changes a dog in material ways - just removes some of their overly macho aggressive tendencies to dominate in dog-on-dog meetings. You have to do the rest but taking away those hormones helps and you need every ounce of help you can buy right now.

Could you describe his day for me hour by hour? Be very honest right now if you really want to help us help him.

Are there children, a spouse or other pets and how does he interact with them?

Does anyone ever playfully tease a lot and bait him to "get" them, play with him rough with their hands? Does anyone play tugowar with him - those long, hard bouts? Honesty really needed here.

Does he ever growl or bark at you over his food or toys/other possessions?

Does he yawn or lick his own lips often, particularly when coming toward you at eye-level, such as when you are sitting on the couch and calling him to you?

Does he look you in the eye ever and if so, when and how long?

Please answer truthfully and just tell it like it really is - that is the best way to try to assess what is going on with a dog acting up like that this. Normally it takes an on-site trainer to work with someone with a dog like yours has become but if you are willing and can tell us these things, we might just be able to structure a program to help him bit by bit, step by step. You will have to slowly reshape his behavior with training, love, patience and persistence and surgery ASAP.