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Originally Posted by valeriejsmyth  I have an 11 week old and have raised four yorkies over the years. This pup is one of the most stubborn. My senior boy won't have anything to do with him. He is teething big time do I know why the behavior is happening but the teeth are out of control. Trys to nip toes, back if heels, fingers and will even go for your face. Time outs don't work, when I come back to get him he's right back at it. He gets his third shot Saturday and then in 7-10 days he can start going outside for walks. We play with him and toys to tire him, but he just gets more hyper and you can't come him down without putting him in his pen and just let him bark it out. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated I could use some good, sound advice. Thanks a loving yorkie mom. I don't prefer to use negativity or punishment, squirt bottles to scare him. I would rather try to change his reactions to a positive experience if possible. |
Once you can start walking him you may find it easier to tire him out but the behavior can be difficult to deal with. Do you know about the temperament of the parents and others in the line? Some extreme behavior problems can be genetic. There is also a possibility that the pup was not properly socialized by the breeder. A combination of the two issues can cause the new owner a lot of headaches.
He is very young so there is the chance that he may calm down after proper training and exercise. Sounds like your little guy is going to need to be exercised before training sessions at first so you will be able to get his attention. You don't want him worn out. Just get rid of some of the extra energy.
There are some good tips from people with training experience throughout this thread. I hope you can find some that will help you with your pup. Some terriers are quite prone to being aggressive but usually you can direct that inborn tendency in the right direction with proper training and exercise.