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yorkie4me2 · 07-11-2011, 07:50 AM

I have not been active on here lately, but know this is the best place for advice. I have 3 yorkies, 2 of them are 3 yrs old and a 4 month old puppy. I have had the baby for 2 months and she gets along great with my girl, they play roughhouse, tug and occasionally Minnie will correct the baby. My problem is with my boy, the baby wants to play with him like she does with Minnie and he does not want to hurt the baby so he retreats and she chases him and bites him and he yelps but she won't stop. I have given him places he can go to get away, and i do intervene when needed and I put the baby in her xpen as a timeout. Guess i need to know if i am doing the right things and how to teach the baby not to pick on my boy so much. He is just so sweet and wouldn't hurt a fly. Thanks so much!

susan lynn · 07-11-2011, 07:59 AM

Yes you are teaching the right thing. she needs to know it is ok to play but not hurt. I have the exact same situation. I have 3 Yorkies, Tessie 2 1/2 Hobbes 2 and Calvin 18 months. I got my little girl Sassy and she targeted Tessie from the first day. she chases her and bites on her. I had to start putting Sassy in timeout, this seemed to help sometimes. Tessie got to where she would run under the kitchen table to the chair. I had Sassy spayed a month ago, she is 9 months now. This has helped a lot. Sassy still does this but not as much and I think she is just a little jealous. I don't think she is trying to hurt her. She gets along great with the males. It will just take time and they should be ok after an adjustment period. Just make sure that your other dogs come first. When I feed mine, give them treat, put their harness on etc, I always do it in the order they were brought here to live.

yorkie4me2 · 07-11-2011, 08:16 AM

Thank you Susan!!! It helps to hear!!! I know the baby does not mean to hurt, she is trying to play. He loves her, and if she yelps he is right there to check on her! I know she loves him( I have seen her kiss him) she just wants to play her way..poor guy now he has 2 girls who think everything is theirs!

Dolcesmama_xoxo · 11-07-2011, 10:04 PM

i am having the same problem. I have my 1yo female, Dolce, and our new 10wk old baby male, Bentley. Bentley seems to want to play really rough with Dolce and bites her legs, belly, pulls her sweaters and pulls on her hair as well. Dolce is too nice and I know she doesnt want to hurt the baby. She will mostly just stand there and take it, or run away from the baby, but he chases her down. If she gets too irritated she will growl at him but won't bite him or anything. Just today though, I think the puppy bit her hard because she yelped so I put him in timeout in his playpen. I usually put him in there when it is getting outta control and I feel like Dolce has had enough "playtime" but it doesnt seem to phase him or deter him from doing it the moment I let him out again. I don't know what to do. I feel like putting him in timeout isnt doing anything but penting up all that energy so when I let him out he just acts crazier! eek! I'm pulling my hair out over here haha

pookiebear · 11-08-2011, 09:18 AM

I'll preface this by saying, "what do I know". Dolce is still kind of young herself herself, and probably enjoys playing with the new pup to a certain extent. I think when Dolce has had enough she'll let him know in her own way. Too, she can also sense that he's just a baby and will tolerate him. I sort of have the same thing going with my youngest two. Blazer likes to play rough with Bella, but sooner or later Bella will pop the fire out of him! Sibling rivalry. I think Dolce will be ok until the new pup grows out of this stage. Hang on mom!

pookiebear · 11-08-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by susan lynn

Yes you are teaching the right thing. she needs to know it is ok to play but not hurt. I have the exact same situation. I have 3 Yorkies, Tessie 2 1/2 Hobbes 2 and Calvin 18 months. I got my little girl Sassy and she targeted Tessie from the first day. she chases her and bites on her. I had to start putting Sassy in timeout, this seemed to help sometimes. Tessie got to where she would run under the kitchen table to the chair. I had Sassy spayed a month ago, she is 9 months now. This has helped a lot. Sassy still does this but not as much and I think she is just a little jealous. I don't think she is trying to hurt her. She gets along great with the males. It will just take time and they should be ok after an adjustment period. Just make sure that your other dogs come first. When I feed mine, give them treat, put their harness on etc, I always do it in the order they were brought here to live.

What a wonderful idea, I love that.

Evenflo09 · 11-14-2011, 08:31 PM

I love that in order idea too! I have an older girl around 10-11 year doxie and Mojo is around 1 year. BIGGGGG age diff! Penny is tolerant of the BABY in the family, but will set him straight if he gets too crazy with her. Only thing is, he doesn't try to play with her too hard, she put an end to that right away, but when we play with him or when he first gets back inside from potty or play, he wants to run in circles and all over. He will accidently bump her and scare her. She might yelp and nothing has been done to her, or she is asleep under her fav binky on the sofa and he bounds on top of her to get to my lap or on the sofa back (his fav spot). We are in process of teaching him manners, but it still happens from time to time. I do put her bowl down first, treat first, and she is first out the door and back in. My main problem though is when he bounds into my lap before she can say hello to me first. I don't want to make him think I don't care for him so it's kinda hard to put him back down and pick her up. I guess it's just my own human emotions being projected onto him,lol.

concretegurl · 11-20-2011, 11:55 AM

My mini schnauzer was liek this with Elvis as she grew bigger than him I had to put adn end to it all together.

Puppy time out worked here not to say she still isn't a lil bully.

I gave her the command, removed her to time out area leaving her alone cam eback afte rabout 1-2 minutes tried again slowly she figured out if she was mean she was removed.

I tried the hold her mouth gently and say no bite or be nice or picking Elvis up, even a soft muzzle for a bit.

Time out is what go through to her. But ya know to a certain degree they just out grow it and in many ways they are establishing order.

lvtyorkie · 11-20-2011, 03:20 PM

My little girl Gabby eight months, loves to try to bully the older yorkie eleven year old Ruby also. I try to use a stern command and remove her whenever I see the aggression get out of hand. The feeding order is important as it indicates pack leader, so it is a good idea on the snack order or even food not to put the offending dog first. Ruby does stand up for herself more now that she knows the baby's behavior is bad in our eyes. It has gradually gotten better and now they play very well most of the time. Good luck!

07-11-2011, 07:50 AM	#1
yorkie4me2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ct Posts: 78	puppy play attacking hurts older dog I have not been active on here lately, but know this is the best place for advice. I have 3 yorkies, 2 of them are 3 yrs old and a 4 month old puppy. I have had the baby for 2 months and she gets along great with my girl, they play roughhouse, tug and occasionally Minnie will correct the baby. My problem is with my boy, the baby wants to play with him like she does with Minnie and he does not want to hurt the baby so he retreats and she chases him and bites him and he yelps but she won't stop. I have given him places he can go to get away, and i do intervene when needed and I put the baby in her xpen as a timeout. Guess i need to know if i am doing the right things and how to teach the baby not to pick on my boy so much. He is just so sweet and wouldn't hurt a fly. Thanks so much! __________________ My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes ~unknown~

07-11-2011, 07:59 AM	#2
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	Yes you are teaching the right thing. she needs to know it is ok to play but not hurt. I have the exact same situation. I have 3 Yorkies, Tessie 2 1/2 Hobbes 2 and Calvin 18 months. I got my little girl Sassy and she targeted Tessie from the first day. she chases her and bites on her. I had to start putting Sassy in timeout, this seemed to help sometimes. Tessie got to where she would run under the kitchen table to the chair. I had Sassy spayed a month ago, she is 9 months now. This has helped a lot. Sassy still does this but not as much and I think she is just a little jealous. I don't think she is trying to hurt her. She gets along great with the males. It will just take time and they should be ok after an adjustment period. Just make sure that your other dogs come first. When I feed mine, give them treat, put their harness on etc, I always do it in the order they were brought here to live. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

07-11-2011, 08:16 AM	#3
yorkie4me2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ct Posts: 78	Thank you Susan!!! It helps to hear!!! I know the baby does not mean to hurt, she is trying to play. He loves her, and if she yelps he is right there to check on her! I know she loves him( I have seen her kiss him) she just wants to play her way..poor guy now he has 2 girls who think everything is theirs! __________________ My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes ~unknown~

11-07-2011, 10:04 PM	#4
Dolcesmama_xoxo YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ, USA Posts: 474 Blog Entries: 1	i am having the same problem. I have my 1yo female, Dolce, and our new 10wk old baby male, Bentley. Bentley seems to want to play really rough with Dolce and bites her legs, belly, pulls her sweaters and pulls on her hair as well. Dolce is too nice and I know she doesnt want to hurt the baby. She will mostly just stand there and take it, or run away from the baby, but he chases her down. If she gets too irritated she will growl at him but won't bite him or anything. Just today though, I think the puppy bit her hard because she yelped so I put him in timeout in his playpen. I usually put him in there when it is getting outta control and I feel like Dolce has had enough "playtime" but it doesnt seem to phase him or deter him from doing it the moment I let him out again. I don't know what to do. I feel like putting him in timeout isnt doing anything but penting up all that energy so when I let him out he just acts crazier! eek! I'm pulling my hair out over here haha __________________ DOLCE & BENTLEY LOVE my little MUNCHKINS

11-08-2011, 09:18 AM	#5
pookiebear Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 1,016	I'll preface this by saying, "what do I know". Dolce is still kind of young herself herself, and probably enjoys playing with the new pup to a certain extent. I think when Dolce has had enough she'll let him know in her own way. Too, she can also sense that he's just a baby and will tolerate him. I sort of have the same thing going with my youngest two. Blazer likes to play rough with Bella, but sooner or later Bella will pop the fire out of him! Sibling rivalry. I think Dolce will be ok until the new pup grows out of this stage. Hang on mom! __________________ Bernie, Baxter, Bella and Blazer

11-14-2011, 08:31 PM	#7
Evenflo09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: JONES,AL U.S. Posts: 113	I love that in order idea too! I have an older girl around 10-11 year doxie and Mojo is around 1 year. BIGGGGG age diff! Penny is tolerant of the BABY in the family, but will set him straight if he gets too crazy with her. Only thing is, he doesn't try to play with her too hard, she put an end to that right away, but when we play with him or when he first gets back inside from potty or play, he wants to run in circles and all over. He will accidently bump her and scare her. She might yelp and nothing has been done to her, or she is asleep under her fav binky on the sofa and he bounds on top of her to get to my lap or on the sofa back (his fav spot). We are in process of teaching him manners, but it still happens from time to time. I do put her bowl down first, treat first, and she is first out the door and back in. My main problem though is when he bounds into my lap before she can say hello to me first. I don't want to make him think I don't care for him so it's kinda hard to put him back down and pick her up. I guess it's just my own human emotions being projected onto him,lol.

11-20-2011, 11:55 AM	#8
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	My mini schnauzer was liek this with Elvis as she grew bigger than him I had to put adn end to it all together. Puppy time out worked here not to say she still isn't a lil bully. I gave her the command, removed her to time out area leaving her alone cam eback afte rabout 1-2 minutes tried again slowly she figured out if she was mean she was removed. I tried the hold her mouth gently and say no bite or be nice or picking Elvis up, even a soft muzzle for a bit. Time out is what go through to her. But ya know to a certain degree they just out grow it and in many ways they are establishing order. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

11-20-2011, 03:20 PM	#9
lvtyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 80	pack leader My little girl Gabby eight months, loves to try to bully the older yorkie eleven year old Ruby also. I try to use a stern command and remove her whenever I see the aggression get out of hand. The feeding order is important as it indicates pack leader, so it is a good idea on the snack order or even food not to put the offending dog first. Ruby does stand up for herself more now that she knows the baby's behavior is bad in our eyes. It has gradually gotten better and now they play very well most of the time. Good luck!