Yorkie turning mean

[TerryH]

I'm going to try to not let him sit in my lap as much and see how that works. Thanks everyone

[Izzyintex]

Hi, as someone that has a Pomeranian who tried at one point to become a snappy little intimidation biter I just wanted to chime in and say that it helps if you don't pull back or react when he bites you. If he snaps at your hand it actually is more effective to push your hand/arm into his mouth. That way you make him feel uncomfortable, instead of him thinking he has effectively intimidated you because you pulled away. Of course don't push to try to hurt, it's more of a deflection move, like doggy karate. Lol.

[navillusc]

Rather than picking him up to remove him from your lap, you can try 'nudging' him off your lap, gently, of course with a couple fingers or elbow, so as not to hurt him but rather just to 'displace' him. Praise him, you could also give treats, etc., for him removing himself from the 'now unwanted' location (your lap) following the nudge, then simply get up and walk away...like you're the one in charge!

You can...and perhaps should...also practice 'inviting him' onto your lap, too, to reinforce the 'okay/not okay' nature, and even extend the training to other places he should not be, like underfoot when you chop onions in the kitchen, etc. IMHO, this is a very passive, repetitive type training and not an 'emotionally connected' training, so I would be rather 'matter of fact' about it and not personally use treats since I consider it 'manners' training...

You will see animals 'nudge' each other out of the way...although they understand the motion and its circumstantial meanings...since it can have more than one...'intuitively' as I understand it. Again, be gentle...we love our precious little fuzzy babies and never want them to hurt...EVER...but firm enough he understands that the 'nudge' is an intentional request from you.

Here are some examples of how dogs use 'nudging":

Why Do Dogs Nudge? - Pets

Why does a dog nudges a human with their nose

Just a thought...

[LILBIT1]

Sounds like a trip to the vet is in order. Maybe a medical problem.

[TerryH]

Originally Posted by Izzyintex

Hi, as someone that has a Pomeranian who tried at one point to become a snappy little intimidation biter I just wanted to chime in and say that it helps if you don't pull back or react when he bites you. If he snaps at your hand it actually is more effective to push your hand/arm into his mouth. That way you make him feel uncomfortable, instead of him thinking he has effectively intimidated you because you pulled away. Of course don't push to try to hurt, it's more of a deflection move, like doggy karate. Lol.

I've tried not to pulled back but it's just my reaction and I can't seem to stop it! I will try to do the best I can not to pull away thank you

[TerryH]

Originally Posted by navillusc

Rather than picking him up to remove him from your lap, you can try 'nudging' him off your lap, gently, of course with a couple fingers or elbow, so as not to hurt him but rather just to 'displace' him. Praise him, you could also give treats, etc., for him removing himself from the 'now unwanted' location (your lap) following the nudge, then simply get up and walk away...like you're the one in charge!

You can...and perhaps should...also practice 'inviting him' onto your lap, too, to reinforce the 'okay/not okay' nature, and even extend the training to other places he should not be, like underfoot when you chop onions in the kitchen, etc. IMHO, this is a very passive, repetitive type training and not an 'emotionally connected' training, so I would be rather 'matter of fact' about it and not personally use treats since I consider it 'manners' training...

You will see animals 'nudge' each other out of the way...although they understand the motion and its circumstantial meanings...since it can have more than one...'intuitively' as I understand it. Again, be gentle...we love our precious little fuzzy babies and never want them to hurt...EVER...but firm enough he understands that the 'nudge' is an intentional request from you.

Here are some examples of how dogs use 'nudging":

Why Do Dogs Nudge? - Pets

Why does a dog nudges a human with their nose

Just a thought...

I could try the nudging and see how he reacts thank you

[TerryH]

Originally Posted by LILBIT1

Sounds like a trip to the vet is in order. Maybe a medical problem.

I know he does have problems with his legs but I don't think that's the whole problem. An example of one of the things he does is if I'm near him and he sees something on the floor that I don't want him to have I will try to hold him back with my foot and he'll try to bite it. I will have to start writing it down when he tries to bite me maybe that will help me to know why he is doing that. Thank you

[nanahas3]

Has he had a dental lately? Laddy who is also 7 was doing a bit of this. After his dental and 7 teeth removed he is back to his sweet self. I think like us when they hurt they react.