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12-30-2009, 09:43 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London
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| Aggression with other dogs.. Hi Everyone, I am the owner of a 19 month old male Yorkie, Denzil. Up until about 3 months ago, he was a placid little fellow with other dogs but has now become very aggressive towards them, growling and snarling or even having a nip if he can get near them. It is very embarassing and worrying as I have to have eyes in the back of my head if we are over the park (I now do not let him off the lead) He did get in a scuff with two Jack Russells a while ago and I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I am thinking of getting a muzzle for when we go out to see if that helps. He has not been castrated yet, but I may have him 'done' in the new year to see if that calms him. I am happy to say that he still loves people and has never shown any aggression in that direction. Has anyone else experienced this with there Yorkies and how did they deal with it? Many thanks in advance for any advice! Tracy |
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12-30-2009, 11:24 AM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA
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| Neutering him could help a lot. Also, is there a place you could take pet classes? Bandit goes to doggie daycare once a week which has been great for his socialization. |
12-31-2009, 08:11 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London
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| Hi BanditSocks2, Thanks for your reply - I am thinking of taking him to socialistion classes in the new year, I'll let you know how it goes! I took him out tonight and there was a loose Staffie which he took offence at, the Staffie was actually just curious as I had to pick Denzil up to avoid him attacking the poor dog. He just seems to go a bit psychotic when he sees another dog and if you try to reprimand him when he's in full flow he 'nips' you, another worry. Happy new year!! Regards, Tracy |
12-31-2009, 02:47 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: YORKSHIRE, UK
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| We used to have a Jack Russell like that! We never did change him! Neutering helped a bit, but he would still have a go, out of habit possibly, or to get his retaliation in first. Size didnt matter, its a wonder he wasnt ripped apart by the Rottie I had to pull him off. Basically he was a bit of an embarrassment at times, and I should have done something about it, but I didnt know much about training then. I have done my research this time. |
01-01-2010, 12:52 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England
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| Sounds like nervous, fear aggression, probably stemming from his encounter with the two Jack Russells.....what is it with Jack Russells in pairs? There's two get walked together in our village & they're a nightmare, I dread meeting them if I'm out with any of mine as the pair will lunge at anything on four legs. Should think he's come to the conclusion that he's going to shout at other dogs first to stop them having a go at him. If you can get him to any kind of class where he can socialise with other dogs in a controlled environment you will find it a big help. Obedience classes, ringcraft classes, agility, anything will do where he can meet other dogs. Meanwhile the best thing to do when you're out walking with him is to anticipate other dogs. keep your eyes open for dogs coming into his proximity & distract him before he becomes aware of them. Take something with you he likes, a squeaky toy, special titbits, anything he really likes. When the strange dog is getting near, but not too near, turn him to one side, get him to sit & focus his attention on you. Talk to him, pat him, give him treats or squeak his toy, just keep him focused on your face while the dog goes past. If he kicks off, just say NO very firmly & try to get his attention on you again. Every time he ignores a dog going past make a huge fuss of him before you continue on your way. It makes a walk last at least twice as long, it takes patience before he ignores every dog, & might not always ignore every dog, but it will improve his behaviour eventually. He can't be worse than one of my Skyes was, she was dreadfully nervous as a puppy & was a nightmare to take on walks, but with this method & fortnightly ringcraft classes she has become almost normal on walks. This is a dog who loves to bits all the other dogs I have, sleeps curled up with one of the Yorkies & thinks the cat is her mother, but hated with a vengeance any strange dog she met on walks. xx Meggie |
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01-06-2010, 03:33 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Yorkshire, England
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| Not all of them. I've owned & bred them for over thirty years & out of all the ones I've had she's the only one who's been this bad. Besides, she's happy with strange people, just strange dogs she objects too. Bought this one from another breeder. xx Meggie Last edited by Meggie; 01-06-2010 at 03:35 PM. |
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