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01-02-2010, 10:03 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fallston, NC USA
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| Need advice. My pup is having Cujo moments. I have a 15 month old intact male Yorkie who is having some very bad issues. He can be sweet and loving one moment and a biting "wild" snarling monster the next. He has suddenly gotten very bad with my wife. To the point that I have seen him literally lunge and jump to grab her. This usually happens when he has something he should not have and she is trying to get it back or if she is trying to put him up. Putting him up means putting him in the laundry room where he is fed and watered and where he sleeps at night or when he is having a "mood". Lately he has started growling or attacking my wife when she calls him or even reaches to pet him, etc. The funny thing is that he may just as likely come to her for loving. She can be petting him and he will be happy one minute and turn on her the next. It seems to be that he wants her attention but on his terms. He is really not big enough to hurt either of us but I have two young boys 10 and 5. He often growls at them and has occasionally bit them but not as bad but I am worried that this could change. After one of these spells he either stays nuts for a few minutes hiding and sounding like a rabid dog anytime someone comes near or he comes to me to hide (I guess for protection). This has gotten bad enough that it appears that we must find him a new home. Does anyone have any suggestions? Would getting him neutered help? I have heard both yes and no. He is a very smart dog and tries hard to please but has never been overly loving and rarely begs for attention. I'm sure this is a dominance issue but I don't know how to fix it. I have managed to make him understand that I am top dog but apparently he thinks he is next on the ladder and I just can't have that. Would some sort of discipline training help and how do I find someone? The problem is that we have very limited funds so I don't know that I can afford it. Would another dog in the house help? I really like the little demon dog but I'm afraid I can't fix this. Thanks |
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01-02-2010, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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01-02-2010, 10:11 PM | #3 |
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| Yes, neutering him will make him less dominant towards your family. This would be the first step that I would take, and then start some serious training. If you can't afford a trainer, do some research. Even the people around here could probably help you alot. I'm glad that you are trying to find a solution to this problem, rather than just giving up on the little guy. Welcome to YT!
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01-03-2010, 12:13 AM | #4 |
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| I'm no expert, but I probably wouldn't put him in the same room where he sleeps whenever he is in a "mood". I've read that dogs shouldn't be punished in the same room or crate where they sleep. Does you wife feed him or take him out to potty or on walks? Generally dogs respect the ones who do these things. I agree with getting him some formal training. I did this with my dog along with watching alot of Dog Whisperer and Its Me Or The Dog.
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01-03-2010, 12:54 AM | #5 |
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| Highly recommend Ceaser Milan. He has some books and videos that might help. His stuff helped us a lot. |
01-03-2010, 04:37 AM | #6 | ||
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Yes for sure discipline training you know you have a serious problem - biting kids, your wife, is simply not acceptable. Local pet stores may have some reasonable classes. Look up your local Yorkie club and see what they might offer. Then if no Yorkie club look for obedience clubs in your area and see if they offer reasonable classes. Libraries may have some Caesar Milan tapes/books you can borrow. The key will be to follow the advice - consistently. One thing you will read about is exercising your dog regularly. Not only take out for walks but exercise the brain. Games n toys . Your wife and the kids (monitored/supervised)need to be involved with the exercise and discipline too. You will need to use the same discipline words, no, sit, stay, stop, etc. Definitely do not get another dog - not a good idea until you have solved the problems with your current one. When was your dog's last health check? Ruling out health problems is a good first step and your vet may have some suggestions for training places etc. Do you free feed your dog? If so stop. One exercise you can put in place is to feed your dog by hand his supper/breakfast. Make him work for his food. Sit good boy - food. Lay down - good boy - treat Give him a toy - tell him drop it - immediately treat. I hope that all works out well. Let us know how you do
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01-03-2010, 07:05 AM | #7 |
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| First, get him neutered. After he recovers, exercise, exercise, exercise. It sounds like he has way too much energy and does not know what to do with himself. If you could get him to do agility, that would be a good thing. You can build you own equipment. |
01-03-2010, 07:11 AM | #8 | |
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01-03-2010, 07:45 AM | #9 |
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| The first thing you have to do is get this dog a complete check up to rule out any physical problems. Once any health issues have been ruled out you need to do some serrious obedience training. If you have a PetSmart in your area, you can check out their class schedule and fees, I believe that they are quite reasonable. Also, as others have recommended check out the Ceasar Millan materials that are available to you. You cannot play any tug games with him. Any games that involve biting or chewing have to be stopped immediately. I agree this is probably a dominance issue and this little fellow has to realize that his place in the pack is below your wife and children. Good Luck with correcting this behavior.
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01-03-2010, 08:40 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Wow - he's 15 months and doing this ? You do have a problem. I have no advise but the first thing I thought of also was maybe there's a physical reason for the behavior & I'd def get him seen by a vet 1st - but if it's not physical - I'd try the suggestions offered and go from there. This is not normal behavior at all. Hopefully it's a phase but again - not normal GOOD LUCK ! |
01-03-2010, 08:57 AM | #11 |
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| I can recommend Jan Fennell The dog listener training methods. its something all the family can do. There are books and dvds, which you might be able to pick up 2nd hand on ebay. Her method is easy to follow and in my experience, very effective. good luck.
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01-03-2010, 09:30 AM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hampshire England
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| We have a man in the UK called Stan Rawlinson. He is very good and his website is full of helpful advice. his website is www.doglistener.co.uk |
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