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Originally Posted by HisNameIsHarley When your furbabies act like this, being loud, pushy, biting, snarling etc they are showing dominance over you. Whether you're coming or going they just won't allow it. Be careful bc I know how 'cute' and 'silly' such a little dogs snaps and barks seem and often times aren't taken seriously. But pretend for a minute that your little yorkie is a bull terrier or a rottie, would you accept the same behavior? Your best bet is to work with them until they come to realize that you're the 'top dog' and you can come and go as you please. And also try and remember, that when a dog acts like this the dog is unhappy. A happy balanced dog is calm, relaxed and respects your boundaries. It's difficult work for a dog to hold the leader position which is why we all should do them a favor and be the pack leader  |
I agree 100%. The reason why small dogs are known for behavior problems is that the humans don't take them seriously. We let them have their way and dominate us, and the dog remains nervous and on edge because it thinks it needs to fulfill the leadership position.
We must pretend our yorkie terriors are bitbull terriors and address their behavior as such. A few common ways we can show our dominance and hold the leadership position:
1) Make the dog earn everything. For example, before he/she eats, he must sit calmly
2) Walk the dog daily, and make sure the dog walks next to you the entire time. The dog should never be allowed to walk ahead of you or to pull you. If the dog keeps pulling, stop and make the dog sit calmly before starting the walk again.
3) Never let the dog jump on you, lay on you, or put its paws on your in any way. When the dog is on you, it is trying to own you. I'm not saying you can't let the dog sit on your lap, but don't let the dog walk up and lay on your feet (which mean "I won you).
4) Always be first to eat and to enter or leave any room.
5) Whenever the dog shows any form of excitement, make the dog sit calmly. Excitement leads to dominance, and should only be allowed in very well behaved dogs.