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08-30-2009, 09:34 PM | #1 |
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| Im so sad Max is 3 yrs old and has always been soooo good with my kids (ages 14,8 and 7). The kids are always sweet to him and never do anything to scare him, or hurt him. Im not sure why but for the last 2 days he has gone to bite my kids whenever they go to pick him up or pet him. He growls as soon as they reach out to him. This is making me so sad becuase I love him but I will never be able to keep him if he continues to act this way. how should i go about this? should i have the kids ignore him for a few days? should I just have them speak to him and not pet him for a few days? I really want to make this better because he is part of my family but I just can not put my kids in danger.
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08-30-2009, 09:47 PM | #2 |
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08-30-2009, 09:49 PM | #3 |
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| Thanks. Its only with my kids. when i go to pick him up hes great.
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08-30-2009, 10:04 PM | #4 |
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| I also agree that this is heartbreaking thing to see . I have a few guess that might explain max's sudden behavior change . Maybe , a child could have suddenly dropped something ,or moved too fast, made a very big noise that scared Max? Or it could have been any child , a friend, neighbor's child may have scared Max , traumatizing him. Without the kids even knowing it, or doing it on purpose. When a animal or human is frightend their are always 2 responses . It is either Flight, Or Fight. Fear, or aggression. For example I have 2 canines. And learned quickly how very different they are. One responds in fear, she will run away when scared, however, the other will aggress. She is only 4 months old, and I picked up on her behavior right away! My puppy is unlike my Yorkie, however , it does not matter what breed of animal , it is the same response. Something occured in Max , to have him now respond in this manner . Even if it is unknown something did happen. With propper behavior intervention, Max can overcome his fear agression response. Max is sending out clear signals to your children right now. He is not trusting kids right now. Try allowing your kids to offer Max healthy , small treats to him. Not out of their hands, but toss treats to Max, to try and start rebuilding the trusting relationship he always had with your children. Max needs to know your children are not going to hurt him, and are his family. In the meantime, I would keep Max behind a gate if you can. Your kids come first , and Max needs to be retrained . He needs to relearn some basic skills , and trust your children again. This can work , espeically with the loving bond that has already been there before . I would also like to suggest taking Max to the vet, making certain that he does not have anything medical going on with him. Sometimes, a sudden behaviral change can mean that a dog is not feeling well.
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08-30-2009, 10:58 PM | #5 |
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| better go to vet for check up,or maybe one time your kids hit yorkie or something because thats really strange
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08-31-2009, 02:35 AM | #6 |
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| New Yorkie owner here but seasoned dog owner Sounds like a trip to the vet is in order. A sudden change in behavior, especially with him not being a puppy might be an indication of something, even if he is fine with you. I am really sorry this is happening |
08-31-2009, 02:42 AM | #7 |
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| I agree with everyone else. You need to take him to the vet. Do you have a female anywhere around that could be in season? I know that my males act a little different if there is.
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08-31-2009, 03:22 AM | #8 |
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| It could be that it hurts him when they pick him up. With their hands being smaller then yours they may be hitting a pressure point that yours don't. Or maybe they feel they need to hold him tighter then you do. I agree that the behavior could indicate that there may be a pain issue, so a visit to the vet for a complete checkup would be good. But other then that I'd say, the kids shouldn't attempt to pick him up right now and sort of ignore him - let him approach them. Good luck, let us know what you find out.
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08-31-2009, 04:05 AM | #9 |
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| I hope your baby is feeling like himself again soon. |
08-31-2009, 06:41 AM | #10 | |
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Then do some reading about agression. Do some training with Max and the kids. Teach Max commands, and make the kids have Max do some commands before they touch or play with him. | |
08-31-2009, 06:58 AM | #11 |
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| Just have hte kids not pick him up...it sounds like he doesn' want to be botheredby them..my lil chi Biskit.he is like that..he's just a grumpy guy..he's never bit anyone but he sure sound like he is biting.. Some lil dogs just grow up to NOT like being bothered by kids..
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08-31-2009, 07:41 AM | #12 |
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| Zoe does this with my 6 year old too. I think she knows if she does it, it gets my attention and then I tell him to back off. It's usually when we're sitting on the couch and she's all snuggled next to me and then he wants her to come snuggle with him and she just wants no part of it. She has never nipped at all and I feel it's totally appropriate for her to say back off. And honestly, I'd be upset if it happened but I tell him that she's warning him and if he ignores it, he deserves to get nipped. |
08-31-2009, 10:04 AM | #13 |
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| This also happens with my niece who is seven years old. She lives next door to me. She give Rockie lots of attention and often she wants to hold him too much or play alot. Rockie will play but when he gets tired he will growl at her. l always tell her give him his space when he is showing she is overwhelming him. Usually when she leaves him alone he will want to play as long as she is gentle with him.
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08-31-2009, 12:02 PM | #14 |
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| Thank you guys for all the advice, I didnt take him to the vet yet becuase i dont think he is in pain. He lets me and my hubby hold him, he isnt acting any different in behavior its just when my son goes to hold him that he growls and looks like he will bite. My 2 girls are ok, he lets them pet him and hold him now. Im starting to think it was something my son did to him, unintentionally and now he feels he has to be on the defense with my son. im hoping he can regain maxs trust and we will all be fine
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