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Originally Posted by Mary Edith  Hi everyone,
It has been 3 weeks since we adopted our 6 year old male Yorkie. He is settling into a routine. He is house trained, is getting better with his walking, not reactiving so much to people and other dogs. He is now sleeping downstairs as he wouldn't settle upstairs and he sleeps all night no crying or barking.
He is very loveable and enjoys company but he still has snapping issues. If is he sitting on my knee getting petted and he hears a noise that frightens him he snaps. I know it is a fear reaction, he is getting better as sharing his toys. And will give you the toy if he wants to play, but would be snappy with chews.
All in all his behaviour is good but the snappiness worries me, my husband and I are careful not to put him a in position that he would be afraid but we can't forsee every outcome. |
sounds like this is rooted in insecurity..if I understand correctly this guy is a rescue and has been with you for just 3 weeks. 3 week s is rather short to undo the insecurity of a rescue...many take months to feel secure. When he is on your lap and he hears a noise make sure he can easily leave your lap. It is a flight or fight reaction..it is probably how he lived and survived prior to being rescued. If chews are a catalyst why not stop chews until the behavior changes. I understand tight financial resources. Arm yourself with knowledge its usually free
