Any of you have a really posessive Yorkie?

[kreuer]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I know this is probably going to sound crazy, but in my 40 years before getting my Yorkies, I never saw any of the people anywhere I lived socializing their dogs. Everyone just walked their dogs down the street and that was it! Dogs passed each other on the sidewalk and didn't pay much attention to each other. I never heard of a meetup and never saw a dog park.

My family had 2 dogs, not at once, and they never stopped to meet another dog on the street. Strange, isn't it?

That's where Lexi's problem lies. She thinks she needs to meet EVERY dog she meets, which I don't always feel comfortable with. So when I try to pull her away from another dog she spazzes out.

[JstPooh]

Gizmo will go up to any dog even the big ones. I always ask if their dog is friendly no matter what size and it also seems to be the little ones that aren't. The owners of the bigger dogs are always surprised that Gizmo isn't afraid. One of our neighbors has a mixed lab and he loves Gizmo. He tries to push Gizmo from side to side with his paw as if Gizmo is a toy. it's funny to watch while Gizmo is just trying to give him kisses.

[patmpa]

I just got my Dooby 3 weeks ago from a shelter. I wish I could teach him how to leash walk, he runs all the time and I have a problem keeping up with him. He ignores all people walking and riding bikes. We have not come across another dog yet, and I am really afraid of what may happen when we do. My son suggested taking him to the "Bark Park". It is divided into 2 sections, one for big dogs and one for little dogs. Does anyone think it is a good idea?

[chachi]

All dogs are different around other dogs. Mine havent been socialized with other dogs and if they are around certain dogs especially bigger ones they will cower. Chachi will even lay stomach up in a submissive position