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03-13-2008, 12:01 AM | #1 |
Our Blessings R Many Donating Member | ? Help, Prairie Bea and behaviour PROBLEM Prairie Bea has definately all along been a little gal with a mind of her own that what she says goes. I am really needing to get this situation under controll she will be nine months the 30th of this month. She actually growls now and shows her teeth and will snap and bite me. I tell her NO very firm but that isn't working. Does anyone have any suggestions or could tell me of a book or dvd to get that would help? She is so very tiny but oh my gosh, she is mighty, mighty strong with her actions. Appreciate your input on this matter, we have never had one with this behaviour problem. Thanks so much, Patti and Jack |
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03-13-2008, 12:08 AM | #2 |
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| yorkie You just need to show her whos boss. just swat her and tell her no and bad girl ,put her in a crate or bathroom for 10 minutes and keep repeating and she will come around. to be honest mine have never been that way but i dog sit for other yorkies and have got them to listen by doing that. hope that helps or if anyone else has anouther way that would be helpfull for you also. good luck hun. tricia
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03-13-2008, 12:42 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I almost didn't reply to this and perhaps I shouldn't. I personally wouldn't swat her though, I mean come on, these are very tiny furkids, swatting her could very well hurt her. Would you swat a baby that was this size? I don't think so and I don't agree with the previous post at all. Swatting her may make the situation even worse and add more problems to the mix. When Isaiah was a baby (my boxer) he had a real problem with biting and let me tell ya, it's a lot harder than a yorkies bite. I tried everything and finally was at my wits end. I called an animal behavorist and was told to make a shaker can by taking an empty coffee can and putting either pennies or nuts and bolts in it and then tapping it shut. When Isaiah would dispaly this kind of a behavior, shake the can to startle him and he would stop. I thought, ya right, like that's really gonna work. I did it though and to my surprise, it WORKED! granted, I had to keep that can very handy because it took a few to get him to learn not to bite, but he did eventually learn by me using the shaker can. Now with your lil one growling and showing her teeth, i don't know what a behaviorist would recommend, but I highly doubt they would tell you to swat her. My gosh, to me that would seem like it would trigger her to feel even more that she has to defend herself, thereby making things even worse. The behavorist I spoke with though did tell me that you never correct a problem with an dog by smacking it. Perhaps call a behavorist and see what they would suggest. I feel for you because I've been in your situation and it isn't fun at all, specially when you've tried everything possible and nothing seems to work. I hope you can get this under control and perhaps others here will have some other suggestions that may work. Good luck!
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03-13-2008, 12:55 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member | I just did some searches and found some links, perhaps some of these might help: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-Smal...Barking-at-You http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resou...ce/dogs/03.htm
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03-13-2008, 01:04 AM | #5 | |
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To the OP - I don't have any suggestions to offer...Lacy's not at all a biter. Just wanted to wish you good luck and say that I think finding a good behaviorist is a great idea. You need to find out why she is acting this way and then find out how to best fix it.
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03-13-2008, 01:16 AM | #6 |
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| lets not get this twisted fist off i dont hit my dogs or anyone elses....swat could also mean tap their nose and say no!!!!! I am yorkie breeder,groomer and dog sitter and i have never hurt any of mine or anyone elses and i always love how things get twisted on here!!! dont tell me you have never barley took your hand and said no to your pet for chewing something up or trying to bite or anything. I didn't say hit hard....swat was just a word i used instead of take your hand and barely smack you dog...but don't hurt it. i'm sure some people know what i mean!!!
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03-13-2008, 02:51 AM | #7 |
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| I don't agree with putting them in a crate for punishment either, that should be their safe place. To have something readily available, try a whistle on a string or somthing around your neck, so when she tries to bite, you have it right there with you.
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03-13-2008, 02:59 AM | #8 |
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| I do a time out. When she snaps or nips, look at her firmly and say NO and put her in a crate(or place by herself) for a few minutes. I'm sure there's other information out there that's helpful. I remember in training they said to place the dog on it's back and hold on to them till they stop struggling, it establishes dominance and that YOU are the pack leader. Good luck.
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03-13-2008, 03:05 AM | #9 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Now I did use the whistle around my neck with Maggy May and within a week, she was done biting, but your lil one showing her teeth at you and displaying aggression, I'm not sure if that should be the approach here to take. I'd honestly seek some professional advice from a animal behavorist to see how to properly handle this. Maggy's and Isaiah case was, they were pups, very young and teething and didn't get to stay with the Momma and littler mates long enough to learn bite inhabition. With yours being older though, this may not be the case. Good luck to you.
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03-13-2008, 03:06 AM | #10 | |
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03-13-2008, 03:39 AM | #11 |
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| Don't ever swat, smack etc. This can only encourage either aggression or more fear. I am totally against any form of physical punishment. I think this is a serious problem though. In 20 years I've never had a yorkie aggressive towards me so get some professional advice please. If this a happening in a puppy it will probably only escalate. I use a penny can for unwanted behavior and it usually works but it's hard to carry around with you in your pocket lol |
03-13-2008, 03:49 AM | #12 |
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| When mine starts barking and biting peoples toes I clap really loud and he stops. |
03-13-2008, 04:24 AM | #13 |
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| Mine quit with a high-pitched, loud "Yeek!" No smacking, swatting, tapping. A hand is for love not discipline.
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03-13-2008, 05:00 AM | #14 |
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| Good Morning Patti & Jack, My little Brady also has a mind of his own and loves to show his impish side now and again. I have taught him that he must behave like a gentleman before he receives any attention or a treat from me and that means that he must sit quietly and then I will pick him up and love him and only then will he receive his treat. If he does not listen ... he does not get attention, nor any treats. If he acts up I will walk away and he then quickly remembers the rules. It has worked for us and I hope it can help you.... Hugs to you, Janie |
03-13-2008, 05:07 AM | #15 |
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| bentley used to be a bit of a nipper (not in a teeth baring way or anything - he just liked to nibble lol) ... i would look him in the eyes, say "NO" and gently close his mouth with my hand (the way i think their mommy would do) and hold it for a couple of seconds ... never squeeze or hold down hard in case their tongue is between their little teeth ... he no longer nips but it took a few weeks
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