Hi, I have a 9 week old yorkie and i just gotten him 2 days ago. He has been really good in the past two days.. staying really close to me, listening, and being very playful. Laying on my lap and sleeping.. Whenever i call him to come to me now he doesn't listen and just looks at me and ignores. Last night, I was over my boyfriends house and he was playing with my b/f's father and laying on his bed.. Apparently he REALLY liked my b/f's father that when I tried to pick him up or even my boyfriend tried to.. He snapped and growled, even whimpered when we did pick him up. Then we brung his back to my b/f's room and laid him on his bed. He was more leaning towards my boyfriend and ignoring me when I called him. Even when my b/f left and I laid closer to him each time just to pet him.. he would move out of my arms reach. I thought it was just for the night and I know He knows his name and I whisle and snap my fingers at him the next day (which usually works and he comes wagging his tail) He doesn't come anymore and play around or sit on me or still let me pet him. Whenever i pick him up on my lap he wants to get off BADLY. and I'm also guessing he's also going through a teething stage where he's just biting all my pens, clothes, and everything.. I yell in a stern voice "NO, BAD BOY" and he stops but now he's also trying to bite my hair and my lips/face. It's weird, after the encounter with my b/f's dad..he's been acting different. I'm also trying to crate train him and when i take him out and let him do his business, take him in to play.. he doesn't really let me pick him up anymore (backs up or runs away) and sleeping in the corner. I just think its weird.. I'm starting to get worried and frustrated 

He is a baby he doesn't understand what you want, and if you are getting frustrated that is somethign he will pick upon.  Rember not only is he a baby just like a newvborn human, but he isn't even programmed to understand human comunication systems only canine ones.

You need to amke him feel safe, and show him what you want kindly and firmly.

A good book that will help you loads is the Perfect Puppy by Gwen Bailey. :D

VFBS[IOFTRHUKWD B'PIO D;KJBGUIWD B 'PLIHEFJ VF LO   - how much of this did you understand?  that's how much your pup understands english and human rules ;) :D

Be honest with your self, if someone a hundred feet tall yelled at you and acted angry for no reason (he can't understand why at this age remember) How safe would you feel with them?  Would you go to them voluntarily?  or would you back away and try to defend yourself?

Your pup is a real baby and at this age needs to feel safe with you.  The book by Gwen Bailey 'The Perfect Puppy' will help you understand him and how to communicate with him, how to train him etc. I can't recommend it highly enough.

:D :D :D

Good Luck

Having been with you only two days, I think your pup is probably feeling a bit insecure at the moment.  He could be feeling rather confused by his new environment, about which there is so much for him to learn.

It's just possible that he may accidentally have been hurt or frightened when you picked him up and the memory of that is making him afraid, so he backs up or runs away.  If you think along these lines, then his behaviour doesn't seem weird.  You need to build up his confidence again and be very gentle with him.  Let him come to you in his own time.  I know that you are worried and frustrated but patience is required here.  Remember, it's not a competition for who he likes the most, you really want him to be friendly and confident with everyone.

Puppies find out about the world by putting it in their mouth - hence all the biting.  It is your job to keep him safe, allowing him access only to things he can safely chew.  You will need to be very tidy for a while!  If you yell at him, it will only make him afraid of you.  If he does get something of yours that you value, make a mental note to keep it out of reach in future, and gently take it away from him and give him something that he is allowed to replace it.  It is better to teach him what you want him to chew and make sure those things are always available.

At the moment he doesn't know any "commands" - you have only had him for two days and they don't come built in.  You need to teach him what he needs to know - have you read any books on bringing up a puppy, like "The Perfect Puppy" that people on here often recommend?  This will tell you about kind ways to teach him what we humans require of dogs and help you build a great relationship with your pup.

Best wishes

PS Oops that took me so long, several replies got in before me!

Hi
Have to agree with what everyone else has said. I have Yorkies myself they are generally very loving intelligetn little dogs. You say you have only had him 2 days ~ yet you have taken him to visit at your boyfriends house? Maybe not such a good idea as  a)  He won't be covered by his vaccinations yet & b) Hes just left his Mum & littermates so it will take him some time to get used to his new home with you. He must be very confused.

I think you are expecting too much of him :)

He's had a traumatic experience (being taken to a strange home, new people, etc) and needs time to adjust.

From your post, you seem to pick him up a lot, expect to cuddle him and put him on beds a lot. This may be why he is trying to get away. Dogs often hate being cuddled, esp. a small pup who you haven't yet built up a bond of trust with. If Yorkies are allowed to be, they can be full of character and fun, and confidence. I would avoid constantly picking him up just now, as the next thing will be, he will start to growl at you, trying to get you to give him some space.

Dogs do need to accept handling, of course, but it's done best by being calm, gentle and not stressing the pup out too much. It's often good to use a small food treat to give when he is picked up. Of course, I'm not saying you're not calm, but it does seem as if rather a lot has happened with this pup since he's become yours. It's not a good idea to take the pup to too many places and environments so quickly; he does need socialising but give him a chance to get to know you and for trust to build up.

Have you booked himfor puppy classes? These are for socialistion and may help - the trainers will be able to give lots of advice re. handling and so on. And i agree, Gwen Bailey's book is excellent.

Try www.puppyschool.co.uk or www.apdt.co.uk for a trainer near you who may be able to help. (Classes are great fun, and its lovely seeing pups together!).

Lindsay
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