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Originally Posted by Lilybah  Thanks Everyone. It's so nice getting a response on here! Yes, she's been around many small friendly dogs but she won't interact with them at all. Even her first training class sessions with many small dogs and puppies she hid most always.
When she was young a loose Rottweiler grabbed her, which would have traumatized anyone for life but she was shy and anxious before even. Yes, she's an imp! I had no idea that yorkies could have so many different personalities and quirks.
She's been around tons of dogs and even at dog beach where they all run loose. I still have no idea why she will only run up to another Yorkie to play and wonder if anyone else has had a little alien, lol.
By the way, you guys a terrific!! THanks |
I find it so funny she recognizes Yorkies. When I got my youngest Ollie he was extremely shy and timid, he was almost 6 months old. It took him weeks to fully open up and even now he is good at home but when we go out he completely shuts down and is a different dog. I have had some break through with training but not massive ones. My trainer said that when you are getting ready to come to a dog that you know is going to be friendly you can start out on your way over by saying in a high happy voice look it’s a friend, so it starts out as positive. I’m sure the Rottweiler experience was traumatic.