Barking at people?????

[joldham]

Hi, I have 8 mth old puppy that has started barking at people when they come over or up to her. She seems to be trying to protect us from them. My other yorkie runs up and gives them kisses. I am not use to this and it is becoming quite annoying. Has anyone experienced this with your yorkie, if so how do you stop it???? I have been using the water bottle and spraying her with it. She is generally not a barker except for when this happens. Thank you for your help.

[yorkiepuppie]

you can try to socialize her to people to show her that people are very nice. when i took milu to puppy class. one of the homework assignment was to invite 100 people (at diff. times of course) to your house, and have them greet your puppy play with your puppy and give your puppy treats.

you can just invite friends/coworkers to your house, and have them greet your puppy and give your puppy treats. i think that should help.

good luck.

[joldham]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

you can try to socialize her to people to show her that people are very nice. when i took milu to puppy class. one of the homework assignment was to invite 100 people (at diff. times of course) to your house, and have them greet your puppy play with your puppy and give your puppy treats.

you can just invite friends/coworkers to your house, and have them greet your puppy and give your puppy treats. i think that should help.

good luck.

Thank you for your advise. I never thought of that before. Good idea! I will try that.