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debjoya · 12-13-2009, 09:23 AM

My Yorkie grabs onto your arm and holds on and nips. He does not want to hump he just holds on. Can anyone explain why he does this

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jmdt · 12-13-2009, 09:38 AM

He is just playing. Don't let him do this. Distract him and give him something he can chew on. He just wants to chew something.

diane boden · 12-13-2009, 09:56 AM

Alfie does this to my foot, he'll spend ages pulling my slipper off and when he finally gets it he'll wrap his paws around my foot, put my slipper on top where its guarrenteed to fall off, then pick it up again as if he's trying to put it back on. Crazy dog. Doesn't matter how many times I push him off he comes back again.

JeanieK · 12-13-2009, 10:15 AM

I'm sorry to tell you this. They are dominating you. They feel you are beneath them. They would never attempt this with a pack leader.

I suggest getting Cesar Milan's book, Be a pack leader". if this issue is not addressed, it could lead to many more issues.

diane boden · 12-13-2009, 10:41 AM

Oh I know what the little monsters upto, I just dont think its dawned on him I know, thats why I push him off, he jumps off, I push him off. He's just a bit slow on the uptake or very hopefull as he's the only boy in an otherwise female household. Even little Rosie knows what a push over he really is as she'll tease him by grabbing a treat and run in circles around while he goes crazy trying to get it off her. He knows his place but he cant help hoping someday somebody will believe him.

livingdustmops · 12-13-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

I'm sorry to tell you this. They are dominating you. They feel you are beneath them. They would never attempt this with a pack leader.

I suggest getting Cesar Milan's book, Be a pack leader". if this issue is not addressed, it could lead to many more issues.

Sorry and I know this is your opinion but I totally disagree. The dominating theory is as old as the hills and people who have spent their entire lives studying all of this will tell you these theories are no longer followed.

I have never dominated my dogs and I do not have issues with my rescue group of 6. What issues are you saying could happen. I know many, many, many breeders who do not dominate their dogs either or follow Cesar. They also do not believe in excercising dogs as much as he does (6 hrs.). They do not follow going out the door first before their dogs, they feed their dogs before they eat, they don't make their dogs have to do something before they feed them etc etc. Some of these people live with 20 dogs in their home and everyone gets along beautifully. I have seen these dogs be in a hotel room with other dogs for a dog show (intact dogs) and not have any problems. These dogs want to please their owners (watch them look up at their owners/trainers in a dog show) and they do not follow Cesar.

I have all of Cesar's books and training aids along with about 20/30 other behavorists because of being involved in rescue and trying to figure out what was going on with some of these little ones. After reading his books I came to the conclusion his theories were very old school and might be an instant fix but not long term and not for Yorkies. I want a positive experience with my dogs..not a dominating one.

In this case I would just remove the dog from my arm unless it is in a fearful situation. Many Yorkies will wrap their paws around people's arms when they are frightened...In this case I wonder how old the dog is...what is going on when this happens.

chachi · 12-13-2009, 11:25 AM

If you dont want him to do it just take him off and tell him no. My yorkies when I am holding them will wrap their paws around my neck sometimes. I dont think this is dominating behavior

JeanieK · 12-13-2009, 11:31 AM

Well the way I see it, you can either correct the behavior now or take a wait and see approach, and correct it later.

All you have to do is watch Cesar to know what other issues could arise.

I believe in Cesar because I have used his methods and they work. I do not dominate as in putting them on their backs and would not do that unless they bit me. But I do make them wait before they can eat until I tell them OK.

With 8 dogs you have to make sure you are in control or there would be chaos.

If you are a natural pack leader, there is really nothing to be done other than being who you are. But If your dog is chewing on you, peeing on you humping you etc. I would correct it.

Just my advice, take it or leave it.

12-13-2009, 09:23 AM	#1
debjoya YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3	Yorkie hugs arm My Yorkie grabs onto your arm and holds on and nips. He does not want to hump he just holds on. Can anyone explain why he does this Thanks __________________ Unwrap every brand new day as a precious gift

12-13-2009, 09:38 AM	#2
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	He is just playing. Don't let him do this. Distract him and give him something he can chew on. He just wants to chew something. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

12-13-2009, 11:25 AM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	If you dont want him to do it just take him off and tell him no. My yorkies when I am holding them will wrap their paws around my neck sometimes. I dont think this is dominating behavior __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-13-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	Alfie does this to my foot, he'll spend ages pulling my slipper off and when he finally gets it he'll wrap his paws around my foot, put my slipper on top where its guarrenteed to fall off, then pick it up again as if he's trying to put it back on. Crazy dog. Doesn't matter how many times I push him off he comes back again.

12-13-2009, 10:15 AM	#4
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I'm sorry to tell you this. They are dominating you. They feel you are beneath them. They would never attempt this with a pack leader. I suggest getting Cesar Milan's book, Be a pack leader". if this issue is not addressed, it could lead to many more issues.

12-13-2009, 10:41 AM	#5
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	Oh I know what the little monsters upto, I just dont think its dawned on him I know, thats why I push him off, he jumps off, I push him off. He's just a bit slow on the uptake or very hopefull as he's the only boy in an otherwise female household. Even little Rosie knows what a push over he really is as she'll tease him by grabbing a treat and run in circles around while he goes crazy trying to get it off her. He knows his place but he cant help hoping someday somebody will believe him.

12-13-2009, 11:31 AM	#8
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Well the way I see it, you can either correct the behavior now or take a wait and see approach, and correct it later. All you have to do is watch Cesar to know what other issues could arise. I believe in Cesar because I have used his methods and they work. I do not dominate as in putting them on their backs and would not do that unless they bit me. But I do make them wait before they can eat until I tell them OK. With 8 dogs you have to make sure you are in control or there would be chaos. If you are a natural pack leader, there is really nothing to be done other than being who you are. But If your dog is chewing on you, peeing on you humping you etc. I would correct it. Just my advice, take it or leave it.