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11-09-2007, 08:27 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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| Course of action I placed my fur-son in doggie daycare. He is hyper, independent, willful and lovable all at the same time. However, the hyper, independent and willful is what is causing problems at the daycare. When he wants something, he wants it yesterday and he'll nip and mouth you until he has your attention. He is also developing aggression issues with other dogs. This behavior is problematic, such that the staff can't give him the undivided attention he demands, when they are caring for other dogs as well. I am not in denial about his behavior and since noticed that it seems to have gotten worse. I decided that I should withdraw him from the daycare and focus intensely on his training. Since we have small dog socials in our town, I will attempt to socialize him there and that way I can observe him with other dogs and make the corrections immediately. Please understand that I did not put him in daycare to foist his problems off onto someone else. I thought it would do him some good. I know he will miss the other dogs and I feel kind of bad about that. Anybody, am I doing the right thing? He and I are in this together; giving him up is not an option. Thanks for listening, guys. |
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11-09-2007, 09:19 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| How old is he? It sounds like you are doing a great job. Only you know whats best for your furbaby
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11-09-2007, 09:48 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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| He is 15 months old and quite a handful. I have to admit that I am wrapped around his little paws. I took him to obedience training but when it was complete, I didn't re-enforce all we were taught. |
11-09-2007, 11:26 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia
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| Sounds like he is just trying to be the Alpha Male. Socializing him more is the right idea. 15 months old? Do you let his hair grow or trim it? If you have let it grow I would love to see pictures. Our Aiden is only 5 months, we plan to let him grow into a full coat. I cant wait to see what this will look like. We brush him out at least twice a day and bath every 3 days. He loves it too, as long as the water isnt to deep. His facial hair has really taken a growing spurt. I wish he would let us trim around his eyes though. Good luck it sounds like you have the right plan. |
11-09-2007, 01:07 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA
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| Dog whispering I am by no means an expert trainer. I can't potty train my own dog...lol. But from all my late night viewings of the dog whisperer I do know that a lot of times people spoil their dog and give it a higher stature than themselves (not that spoiling itself is wrong)... this causes a lot of problems. You might watch that show... and be real honest about what you are doing to contribute to the problem. I know I didn't crate as much as I should... that kind of thing might help. The owner of a dog really has to be the Alpha male (expanding on a previous poster's comments). |
11-09-2007, 09:42 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: British Columbia
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| Different people have different views and methods of training, I use the "pack" method which includes communicating with them in their language (you can learn by watching anything on wolves) I have a doggie daycare and have just successfully dealt with a similar issue. I don't yell at them, throw anything, use water guns, newspaper or spank... I do however growl or bark and in a severe case use my fingers to "nip" at them or "pin them" (no rougher than another dog their same size). After watching her mom drop her off and pick her up a few times (watching the interaction), I wrote up a "prescription of action" and it mainly came down to... stop doting so much, you need to say no and learn to the alpha growl/bark. They may be surprised and try to rebell but you need to be firm to establish the "pecking order"... he'll respect and love you for it (it may even save his life if he's faced with a larger alpha with a short temper). Once he's learned he's not the boss... you can spoil the heck out of him again - My client is extremely happy and the whole family has noticed how much nicer their furbaby has become. Alana
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11-09-2007, 11:10 PM | #7 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA
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| Buddy goes to daycare, but I started him there as soon as I got him - at 3 months old! He was the tiniest baby there - but this particular daycare is *wonderful* and they really help with training. Did you talk to the people at daycare about perhaps spending some time helping to show him the correct behavior? Is there another option for daycare for him? I feel really lucky to be here in the Bay Area - not only do we have lots of options for daycare, but the one that is closest to me is the most reasonably priced and the most conscientious one around. http://www.everydog.com Good luck with your little man! And I agree to watch Cesar on the Dog Whisperer - he really does focus you on yourself to see what you might be doing to encourage the behavior - |
11-12-2007, 08:02 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 20
| Thanks all. Yes, he is spoiled and as of today, he is demoted! Thanks for the support and the advice and I will update. I think training is the key and He and I are now in boot camp! |
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