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marcerella02 · 01-06-2008, 11:23 AM

Oh i'm so upset right now. So i finally gave in and gave Layla some of her home cooked food (she didn't watn the raw AT all) so she is eating... and the cat just walks by her.. .she turned and growled and bit the cat.. i yelled at her...s cared the crap out of her.. she started choking.. and now she wont' even go near her food.... shoudl i have yelled at her or was it ok for her to tell the cat .. get away?

yorkiegirl83 · 01-06-2008, 11:27 AM

I'm sorry you're upset

I'm not totally sure but I think any snipping at other animals while they are eating is food gaurding or food possesiveness.

I think it does need correcting, maybe you could hold the cat while Layla is eating and give Layla treats while she's nice and calm?

There are a lot of techniques that can help with it. It's such a natural defence mechanism that it's really common in my experience of talking with trainers <3

marcerella02 · 01-06-2008, 11:31 AM

so the cat came back upstairs and layla started at him again... i got mad at her... she isn't normally a food agressive dog.. since day 1 i've always had my hands in her food.. take it away.. put it back... and she is being very possessive over me.... this is such a different dog than the dog i know... i feel just sick to my stomach about it.. before we left she didnt' care where the cat was or what he was doing...

domesticated08 · 01-06-2008, 11:32 AM

These babies sure can get to us, can't they...I'd be surprised if she didn't try to put the cat in his/her place..after all she was probably very hungry and was guarding HER food...JMO

MeganS · 01-06-2008, 11:49 AM

I think she might just be going through a protective stage, since you did take the food away from her before and she wants to make sure it won't happen again.

I think you did the right thing by yelling at her, because she needs to learn right now that she canNOT bite. I'd suggest you don't go near her when she's eating, because she might just blindly snap at you to protect her food.

She's bitten the cat twice, and I think that's enough to put him in his place. If she does it again, I'd reccomend a time out or something. Good luck!

marcerella02 · 01-06-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

I think she might just be going through a protective stage, since you did take the food away from her before and she wants to make sure it won't happen again.

I think you did the right thing by yelling at her, because she needs to learn right now that she canNOT bite. I'd suggest you don't go near her when she's eating, because she might just blindly snap at you to protect her food.

She's bitten the cat twice, and I think that's enough to put him in his place. If she does it again, I'd reccomend a time out or something. Good luck!

THanks

i put her in her crate.. not as a punishment.. but i think she needs to calm down.. the cat has gone back to the basement... Layla was too scared to go back to her food so i put it up and maybe i'll just try and feed her some place that is jsut for her from now on.. where the cat can't go... i just wish we never took the cat... i'm so upset i could cry... she is looking at me with these big eyes... as if to say i'm sorry.... i'm hoping she is just out of whack because we just got home from vacation yesterday and she is just readjusting...

MeganS · 01-06-2008, 11:57 AM

Don't look at her eyes lol. I know, they're killers. I always make a point not to look at Tucker when he's in trouble, because he has those eyes too.

its good that you put her in the crate not as a punishment. I think just feeding her somewhere else is a good idea. Maybe you should try hand feeding her a little bit just to make her realize that the food is hers and she's allowed to eat it.

Its totally possible that she's just getting herself back in order after vacation. I'm sure in a couple days she'll be back to her old self.

marcerella02 · 01-06-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

Don't look at her eyes lol. I know, they're killers. I always make a point not to look at Tucker when he's in trouble, because he has those eyes too.

its good that you put her in the crate not as a punishment. I think just feeding her somewhere else is a good idea. Maybe you should try hand feeding her a little bit just to make her realize that the food is hers and she's allowed to eat it.

Its totally possible that she's just getting herself back in order after vacation. I'm sure in a couple days she'll be back to her old self.

Thanks so much Megan.. i'm such a mess... i can't believe how upset i got... she seems over it.. she's napping.. i think it stressed her otu! and you are right.. i think i'll try hand feeding it to her today... i tried to give it to her right after because she woudlnt' go near it and she was scared to even eat it off my hand.. lol.. i think we both need a nap now! THanks again!

simonandhallie · 01-06-2008, 05:42 PM

Awwwww poor Layla and Charlie. I sure hope she's just readjusting to having him there and since you just got home from vacation. Megan's right, don't look at them in the eyes

I hope Layla calms down and her and Charlie become friends again soon.

marcerella02 · 01-06-2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks Everyone. Well she has made progress. we went to visit our neighbours today and when we came back she gave Charlie kisses which was nice

however my mom was giving Layla a treat and took a while to get it out of the bag and Layla barked at her. I think she is just having an off day... i hope...

She goes to day care all day Tuesday and i know the dogs there will not put up with her attitude so hopefully they will put her in her place!

SANDYSAND · 01-06-2008, 06:12 PM

Aww, Poor Layla

Maybe she is having one of those days, There's no way that sweet little one can be harmful.
Best of Luck.

FL Tink · 01-06-2008, 06:29 PM

Awww poor Layla....Dogs are so forgiving. They forget so easily too.
Chin up... things should get back to normal

sweetheartsok · 01-07-2008, 10:07 AM

I know this isn't funny but maybe she is PMSing....he he I personally think she is adjusting to being home again and reminding the cat that she was there first. You did the right thing by tuning her in right away. It's hard introducing a new pet because it does change the personality of the first one. In time everyone will adjust and be the best of friends. It's hard but it will get better. Mindy is finally coming around after having Bear for a couple months now.

01-06-2008, 11:23 AM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Layla bit the cat Oh i'm so upset right now. So i finally gave in and gave Layla some of her home cooked food (she didn't watn the raw AT all) so she is eating... and the cat just walks by her.. .she turned and growled and bit the cat.. i yelled at her...s cared the crap out of her.. she started choking.. and now she wont' even go near her food.... shoudl i have yelled at her or was it ok for her to tell the cat .. get away? __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	so the cat came back upstairs and layla started at him again... i got mad at her... she isn't normally a food agressive dog.. since day 1 i've always had my hands in her food.. take it away.. put it back... and she is being very possessive over me.... this is such a different dog than the dog i know... i feel just sick to my stomach about it.. before we left she didnt' care where the cat was or what he was doing... __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#5
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I think she might just be going through a protective stage, since you did take the food away from her before and she wants to make sure it won't happen again. I think you did the right thing by yelling at her, because she needs to learn right now that she canNOT bite. I'd suggest you don't go near her when she's eating, because she might just blindly snap at you to protect her food. She's bitten the cat twice, and I think that's enough to put him in his place. If she does it again, I'd reccomend a time out or something. Good luck! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#7
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Don't look at her eyes lol. I know, they're killers. I always make a point not to look at Tucker when he's in trouble, because he has those eyes too. its good that you put her in the crate not as a punishment. I think just feeding her somewhere else is a good idea. Maybe you should try hand feeding her a little bit just to make her realize that the food is hers and she's allowed to eat it. Its totally possible that she's just getting herself back in order after vacation. I'm sure in a couple days she'll be back to her old self. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#10
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Thanks Everyone. Well she has made progress. we went to visit our neighbours today and when we came back she gave Charlie kisses which was nice however my mom was giving Layla a treat and took a while to get it out of the bag and Layla barked at her. I think she is just having an off day... i hope... She goes to day care all day Tuesday and i know the dogs there will not put up with her attitude so hopefully they will put her in her place! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-06-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I'm sorry you're upset I'm not totally sure but I think any snipping at other animals while they are eating is food gaurding or food possesiveness. I think it does need correcting, maybe you could hold the cat while Layla is eating and give Layla treats while she's nice and calm? There are a lot of techniques that can help with it. It's such a natural defence mechanism that it's really common in my experience of talking with trainers <3

01-06-2008, 11:32 AM	#4
domesticated08 Lovin' every minute Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,132	These babies sure can get to us, can't they...I'd be surprised if she didn't try to put the cat in his/her place..after all she was probably very hungry and was guarding HER food...JMO

01-06-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Awwwww poor Layla and Charlie. I sure hope she's just readjusting to having him there and since you just got home from vacation. Megan's right, don't look at them in the eyes I hope Layla calms down and her and Charlie become friends again soon.

01-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#11
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Aww, Poor Layla Maybe she is having one of those days, There's no way that sweet little one can be harmful. Best of Luck. __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

01-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#12
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Awww poor Layla....Dogs are so forgiving. They forget so easily too. Chin up... things should get back to normal

01-07-2008, 10:07 AM	#13
sweetheartsok YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 626	I know this isn't funny but maybe she is PMSing....he he I personally think she is adjusting to being home again and reminding the cat that she was there first. You did the right thing by tuning her in right away. It's hard introducing a new pet because it does change the personality of the first one. In time everyone will adjust and be the best of friends. It's hard but it will get better. Mindy is finally coming around after having Bear for a couple months now. __________________ ~Mary~ Mommy to Mindy 1 Years Old and Bear I Years Old "Proud Member of the Little Gentlemen's Club "