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kjc · 08-26-2013, 10:57 AM

IMHO, I think the puppy just wants to play with the kids, but when the tie-out stops him but not them, he's getting frustrated and trying to hang on to their clothes so they won't run away from him. Not a healthy situation for anyone including the pup.

This is why many times homes with young children are not appropriate for yorkies, because if this problem cannot be fixed, the pup will need a new home or possibly end up in a shelter or PTS for biting.

My Tink had 3 different homes before mine, was on Death Row at the shelter, and she was a handful to retrain at 2.5 years old. And she's a larger Yorkie, with big teeth. She's not perfect now, but we have come to an understanding.

08-26-2013, 10:57 AM	#13
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	IMHO, I think the puppy just wants to play with the kids, but when the tie-out stops him but not them, he's getting frustrated and trying to hang on to their clothes so they won't run away from him. Not a healthy situation for anyone including the pup. This is why many times homes with young children are not appropriate for yorkies, because if this problem cannot be fixed, the pup will need a new home or possibly end up in a shelter or PTS for biting. My Tink had 3 different homes before mine, was on Death Row at the shelter, and she was a handful to retrain at 2.5 years old. And she's a larger Yorkie, with big teeth. She's not perfect now, but we have come to an understanding. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 08-26-2013 at 10:58 AM.