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bmneedshelp · 07-25-2005, 02:30 PM

I am writing in regards to my friend's Yorkie. They just got him and he is having an issue with protectiveness. Every time he is with a certain family member in the house, he will start barking and get really upset if anyone comes near the person he is with. Does anyone have some advice in correctly handling this situation?? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

milliecorrales · 07-25-2005, 05:31 PM

When he starts to get aggressive/barking, hold his muzzle closed gently and say NO strongly and remove him from the person he is protective of. Place in a crate or time out area. Do this every time he does this it should not take him long to understand that this behavior is not tolerated. Good luck.

YorkieRose · 07-25-2005, 05:32 PM

Tough one..I would talk to a trainer and get some professional advise.

cowboy_0215 · 07-25-2005, 07:19 PM

How old is he? Is he neutered? Mine is doing the same thing he is 5 1/2 months old. But it is mainly when i am the one holding him. Seems like little noises and certain movements set him off.

bmneedshelp · 07-26-2005, 09:05 AM

Just want to say thank you for your responses. I am passing them onto my friend. To answer the one response. . .he is not neutered, and I believe he is about 7 years old. Thanks again! =)

07-25-2005, 02:30 PM	#1
bmneedshelp YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murrieta Posts: 2	Please Help! I am writing in regards to my friend's Yorkie. They just got him and he is having an issue with protectiveness. Every time he is with a certain family member in the house, he will start barking and get really upset if anyone comes near the person he is with. Does anyone have some advice in correctly handling this situation?? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!

07-25-2005, 05:31 PM	#2
milliecorrales YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 516	Try this When he starts to get aggressive/barking, hold his muzzle closed gently and say NO strongly and remove him from the person he is protective of. Place in a crate or time out area. Do this every time he does this it should not take him long to understand that this behavior is not tolerated. Good luck.

07-26-2005, 09:05 AM	#5
bmneedshelp YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Murrieta Posts: 2	Thank you for your responses. Just want to say thank you for your responses. I am passing them onto my friend. To answer the one response. . .he is not neutered, and I believe he is about 7 years old. Thanks again! =)

07-25-2005, 05:32 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Tough one..I would talk to a trainer and get some professional advise.

07-25-2005, 07:19 PM	#4
cowboy_0215 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 103	How old is he? Is he neutered? Mine is doing the same thing he is 5 1/2 months old. But it is mainly when i am the one holding him. Seems like little noises and certain movements set him off.