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Sonjatx · 08-01-2007, 08:36 PM

I have rescued an Adult Yorkie from the shelter 6 weeks ago. The vet estimated her at 5 years of age. She behaves like she has been abused like everytime I call her she rolls on her back. She also will not go to the bathroom outside. Which is getting frustrating as we walk her every 2 hours here. But my main concern is that she lashed out at my 22 month old girl for no good reason at all. 2x since we had her she gave a warning snap. But today she bite into my girls hair and held on to it. If it had been her face......
She has never once laid on our dog or pull ears etc. as that would be the first thing I would say.As the Yorkie was a pounddog I was extra careful, my girl was never alone with our dog. On every event the Yorkie lashed out I was there. All my daughter did is come up to me as I was sitting on the couch with our dog beside me.
The other 2 occassions were similar but our dog was in the doggybed and my daughter went up to her. My daughter did touch our dog while I was holding her. I am very concerned about the biting. Is anyone there that can help and let me know how to deal with this?
Thanks
Sonja

s13silviagirl · 08-02-2007, 09:50 PM

Maybe she had a bad experience with kids? I dont really know what to say, but that is the first thing that came to my mind. Hope someone else can give you a better direction.

Sonjatx · 08-03-2007, 07:52 AM

I think that she must have had bad expierience before as she also is completly scared of my 15 year old boy. He is trying to pet her and give her treats but she runs off under the bed when he comes in the room. She only sticks to me and my 7 and 8 year old boys here.
She has not come near my daughter since she snatched her hair. I hope she will calm down as I do not want to give her up. Thank you for your reply,
Sonja

sukipup · 08-03-2007, 09:50 AM

poor thing~ i hope things get better for ya'll. good luck!

Peters · 08-03-2007, 10:34 AM

honestly i wouldnt take a a chance with a dog and my baby i would keep them seperated or possibly find the dog a new home.

Sonjatx · 08-03-2007, 03:27 PM

Thank you everyone for responding. I am keeping my daughter and the dog apart. Most the time our dog is in the bedroom under our bed.
I am also thinking of finding her a new home perhaps someone with no kids would be best as she also is scared of noise I have noticed. When something gets dropped for example. A lady would be best as she prefers women I have noticed. I am just worried that this might happen again and my daughter really getting hurt. My kids come first.

livingdustmops · 08-03-2007, 04:02 PM

This is sad but I personally think this was not a good match for your family. If your dog is living under your bed she is frightened all the time and will continue to lash out at what she fears. She needs to be in a home that is quite and secure for her. Many Yorkies just do not like children (who knows why) but it is a fact.

You have some wonderful Yorkie rescues in Texas and I would contact one of them to help find your Yorkie a wonderful and secure home that doesn't have children and will be able to handle past abuse issues.

Good Luck and I hope you make the right decision for your family and your dog.

daniellealberta · 08-03-2007, 05:24 PM

My sister had a very similar problem with her dog, Bailey, who is a terrier mix - she got him from a shelter when he was nine months old. They think he had been abused as well. He was frightened and there were a number of incidents with snarling, snapping, and even a couple of bites. She consulted a trainer (who also taught the obedience class Bailey went to), and ultimately, she said that everytime he misbehaves he goes into his kennel. Also, every time he tries to bite, he gets muzzled and put in his kennel. The time he spent in the kennel would depend on him - usually he would cry and whine, but as soon as he calmed down and stopped making noise, he was allowed out, although if the incident was a biting one, he would usually keep the muzzle on for a while.

She also took him for long walks and registered him in obedience, although she made sure to let the instructor know the situation. It was important that he realized that she was in charge.

Bailey just turned five years old, and he is a different dog. He hasn't snarled, or even tried to bite anyone in years. He has taken obedience and agility classes and done well in the all, and met all the other dogs. He nows lives happily with my sister's other dog, a greyhound named Sam. He also adores my sister, and hates it when she's not there. He is a regular visitor to my parents' house, and is absolutely a member of the family.

My point is that it is possible for this dog to be saved. It will take patience and effort on your part, but it is possible. Good Luck!

FirstYorkie · 08-04-2007, 12:52 AM

Sonjatx,

I know you are sad about this. Your idea to find a home without children is probably for the best. This dog might could be rehabilitated, but in the meantime, your kids are at risk. As Cindy pointed out, this pup would probably be happier in a quieter home anyway.

I'm really sorry for you that this hasn't worked out.

08-01-2007, 08:36 PM	#1
Sonjatx YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Yorkie biting I have rescued an Adult Yorkie from the shelter 6 weeks ago. The vet estimated her at 5 years of age. She behaves like she has been abused like everytime I call her she rolls on her back. She also will not go to the bathroom outside. Which is getting frustrating as we walk her every 2 hours here. But my main concern is that she lashed out at my 22 month old girl for no good reason at all. 2x since we had her she gave a warning snap. But today she bite into my girls hair and held on to it. If it had been her face...... She has never once laid on our dog or pull ears etc. as that would be the first thing I would say.As the Yorkie was a pounddog I was extra careful, my girl was never alone with our dog. On every event the Yorkie lashed out I was there. All my daughter did is come up to me as I was sitting on the couch with our dog beside me. The other 2 occassions were similar but our dog was in the doggybed and my daughter went up to her. My daughter did touch our dog while I was holding her. I am very concerned about the biting. Is anyone there that can help and let me know how to deal with this? Thanks Sonja

08-02-2007, 09:50 PM	#2
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Maybe she had a bad experience with kids? I dont really know what to say, but that is the first thing that came to my mind. Hope someone else can give you a better direction. __________________ My cute little Turbo butt! YES, we are also avid members of the CRAZYCLUB & Little Gentleman's Club! Turbo 's Tumi!!!

08-03-2007, 07:52 AM	#3
Sonjatx YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Yorkie biting I think that she must have had bad expierience before as she also is completly scared of my 15 year old boy. He is trying to pet her and give her treats but she runs off under the bed when he comes in the room. She only sticks to me and my 7 and 8 year old boys here. She has not come near my daughter since she snatched her hair. I hope she will calm down as I do not want to give her up. Thank you for your reply, Sonja

08-03-2007, 09:50 AM	#4
sukipup Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: texas Posts: 36	poor thing~ i hope things get better for ya'll. good luck! __________________ jenna and suki

08-03-2007, 10:34 AM	#5
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	honestly i wouldnt take a a chance with a dog and my baby i would keep them seperated or possibly find the dog a new home. __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart. Last edited by Peters; 08-03-2007 at 10:34 AM. Reason: spelling

08-03-2007, 03:27 PM	#6
Sonjatx YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Thank you everyone for responding. I am keeping my daughter and the dog apart. Most the time our dog is in the bedroom under our bed. I am also thinking of finding her a new home perhaps someone with no kids would be best as she also is scared of noise I have noticed. When something gets dropped for example. A lady would be best as she prefers women I have noticed. I am just worried that this might happen again and my daughter really getting hurt. My kids come first.

08-03-2007, 04:02 PM	#7
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	This is sad but I personally think this was not a good match for your family. If your dog is living under your bed she is frightened all the time and will continue to lash out at what she fears. She needs to be in a home that is quite and secure for her. Many Yorkies just do not like children (who knows why) but it is a fact. You have some wonderful Yorkie rescues in Texas and I would contact one of them to help find your Yorkie a wonderful and secure home that doesn't have children and will be able to handle past abuse issues. Good Luck and I hope you make the right decision for your family and your dog. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

08-03-2007, 05:24 PM	#8
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 186	My sister had a very similar problem with her dog, Bailey, who is a terrier mix - she got him from a shelter when he was nine months old. They think he had been abused as well. He was frightened and there were a number of incidents with snarling, snapping, and even a couple of bites. She consulted a trainer (who also taught the obedience class Bailey went to), and ultimately, she said that everytime he misbehaves he goes into his kennel. Also, every time he tries to bite, he gets muzzled and put in his kennel. The time he spent in the kennel would depend on him - usually he would cry and whine, but as soon as he calmed down and stopped making noise, he was allowed out, although if the incident was a biting one, he would usually keep the muzzle on for a while. She also took him for long walks and registered him in obedience, although she made sure to let the instructor know the situation. It was important that he realized that she was in charge. Bailey just turned five years old, and he is a different dog. He hasn't snarled, or even tried to bite anyone in years. He has taken obedience and agility classes and done well in the all, and met all the other dogs. He nows lives happily with my sister's other dog, a greyhound named Sam. He also adores my sister, and hates it when she's not there. He is a regular visitor to my parents' house, and is absolutely a member of the family. My point is that it is possible for this dog to be saved. It will take patience and effort on your part, but it is possible. Good Luck!

08-04-2007, 12:52 AM	#9
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Sonjatx, I know you are sad about this. Your idea to find a home without children is probably for the best. This dog might could be rehabilitated, but in the meantime, your kids are at risk. As Cindy pointed out, this pup would probably be happier in a quieter home anyway. I'm really sorry for you that this hasn't worked out. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!