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01-03-2009, 02:37 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 3
| Need help with possible rescue adoption Hi, I've lurked around here for a while while I was searching for my two yorkies. And, thanks for all of the helpful info posted. I really appreciate it. Now, I have been asked to adopt a little male yorkie, around 1 yr old, not neutered yet. He was rescued from an elderly woman who corned him, yelled at him and most likely, swiped at him with a broom. The little guy is showing some signs of aggressions. . . bites when you do something he doesn't like, such as putting a harness on him, putting a leash on the harness, putting your hand in his crate, etc. He is somewhat house-trained but is marking. Will sit in your lap, but may suddenly bite if startled. Ignores other dogs; or hides under the sofa. Plays with his ball. Loves his ball! Does anyone have experience with this type of situation? If so, please shoot me an email with any tips. I really want to know if the biting can be overcome with training. I clicker trained my two yorkies. They are fabulous cuddle bugs! I am thinking that the positive clicker training will work, but will take time. Any thoughts??? Thanks! Connie mom to Toby and Trixie |
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01-03-2009, 03:02 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| I suggest you watch the dog whisperer. It is going to take a lot of patience and time, but what the dog whisperer does is associates something they like with something they are fearful of. But yes, all bad behavior can be overcome with training and patience and time. Good luck to you |
01-03-2009, 03:16 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 3
| Thanks! I'll look for that. I had a chance to see the horse whisperer (the original guy) train a few horses. Totally fascinating! I didn't realize there was a dog whisperer, but the association of fearful item / loved item makes a lot of sense. That certainly gives me a starting point. Again, thanks for any and all help! I am very grateful! Connie |
01-03-2009, 07:47 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, IL USA
Posts: 7
| I just adopted a rescue Yorkie, he is two years old. He had never lived outside his cage, eaten out of a bowl, or had any contact with people or dogs except when he was expected to breed. Time, patience, and dedication is the advice I received. Simon eats out of a bowl now, he has made great strides in potty training, and he's starting to hold up his head. It's tiny steps with rescues, but worth it. Simon's Mom |
01-03-2009, 08:13 PM | #5 |
Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california
Posts: 1,152
| I just started reading Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet by Carol Lea Benjamin it is so helpful.
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01-04-2009, 05:56 PM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas
Posts: 3
| Thanks so much for all of the helpful advice. I'm feeling a lot more confident about this now!!! Connie |
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