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09-09-2009, 08:47 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Weston, WV
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| Behavior Problems Last night my one year old male bit my husband's finger when he tried to remove him from the couch at bedtime. Now he says he will have nothing to do with him. I think this is going to make the situation worse but he is fed up with his aggressive behavior. So it's up to me to try and fix the problem. Charlie (my Yorkie) does not like to go to his crate at night so I let him stay on the couch til my husband comes to bed. Usually he just picks him up and carries him to the crate. However, if Charlie isn't ready, he will growl at him. Last night he snapped at him and bit him. He has been getting more aggressive lately. Should I ban Charlie from the couch completely? Should I make him go to bed when I do? I just try to keep him calm. Obviously I'm doing something wrong..Please help! |
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09-09-2009, 08:58 AM | #2 |
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| Is there any chance that Charlie has Lyme Disease?? I know that that can make them become a little more aggresive??? I met someone recently whos yorkie was gettting a bit more territorial and aggresive , he was tested and found to be positive for Lyme disease!!
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09-09-2009, 09:03 AM | #3 |
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| Do not let him onto the couch if he is acting this way toward your husband. He needs to be taught that you and your husband are the boss and that it is not acceptable behavior and will not be allowed. My suggestion would be to put his harness and leash on him to help to lead and control him. If he jumps onto the couch and you need to take him down but are afraid he will bit or growl this way you can use the leash and tell him down. Have you been to training classes? I would suggest that you find a GOOD trainer~not Petsmart~to enroll him into. This situation will continue to get worse if you do not stop it now. When Pebbles was a puppy she was horrible inside our home. I knew if we went to puppy classes she would be the star pupil so I hired a trainer to come to the house. This would be my suggestion for you as well. Let me know if you need any more help and I will be glad to help. I have been put through the wringer with my princess
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09-09-2009, 09:04 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Weston, WV
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| No, he's on Frontline. He's up to date on his shots etc. He's unpredictable! |
09-09-2009, 11:01 AM | #5 |
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| I guess my first question would be is he neutered yet? |
09-09-2009, 11:03 AM | #6 |
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| megansmomma is correct in what she is saying. If you can't afford a trainer do some research on aggressive behavior. Buddy changed his sweet nature when he turned one and it was down hill fast with his aggressive behavior. I certainly would not allow him up on the couch. Off limits for now at least until he learns his place. Look up Ceasar Millan, he helped me get threw the tough times and there were plenty. You need to take control and be boss/alpha in dog langauge. Taking charge now will save you heartache later because it can and probably will escalate if not gotten under control. Look for the book called NILIF (nothing in life is free) it will help you get threw this difficult time and prevent later aggression. Good luck to you, |
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