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Originally Posted by Owned by Marco  My two year old ten pound rescue is a fabulous dog but when strange men come to the house he turns into a little monster and has actually nipped some of them. This worries me, it's unacceptable behavior and could get him into big trouble. Honestly, he turns into a crazy dog. He is not like this with women. He's such an intense little guy! I've had terriers before but he is my first Yorkie. As a rescue, I don't know his background.. He is so loving and sweet and has selected me as his person so he's very protective. But he cannot act this way around strange men! He weighs almost eleven pounds so he is not tiny and can do some damage.
Any suggestions?
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Hey Marco, I think you accidentally posted this as a response in my thread instead of as it's own post. Try re-posting on it's own. As for your issue- congrats on rescuing! I just did as well and work with rescue orgs you did a wonderful, compassionate thing! Mine is having some adjustment issues as well (mostly with housebreaking, which is a pain but not dangerous) and I am going to schedule an apt with an animal behaviorist/ trainer who specializes in small dogs and then possibly obedience school because I don't want these habits ingrained and for new ones to develop, etc. I am sure people here will have great advice to try before you have to go there, but if you are in nyc, I have a great rec for you. Otherwise, I am sure there are books and articles and experienced people here with some advice. It's great you recognize this is an issue instead of brushing it aside because your dog is small.