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12-11-2011, 07:56 AM | #1 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | Tibbs Bit the baby :( So Tibbs has been becoming more and more agressive it seems My mom was down here 2 days ago and said he was trying to bite her hand. I thought he was probally just trying to play. But yesterday he bit the baby The baby had fallen asleep on the couch and Bella was sleeping at the baby's feet. Tibbs was playing with his ball in the kitchen then all of a sudden he came running into the living room he started barking I shhhhhh at him so he hushed then I seen him jump on the couch I thought he was going to sleep to (They both usually sleep with Adam) Then I heard him growl and I looked over and about that time he bit the baby on his chin. I'm beside my self I do not know what to do I got Tibbs and scolded him 3 times and crated him. My husband is fighting me to give him away he said we can't keep a dog that's gonna bite our kid. I love Tibbs he is my baby!!! My first Yorkie my love. But I agree he can not bite my 3 year old in the face especially for no reason. Please help any advice??
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12-11-2011, 08:02 AM | #2 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| How old is Tibbers? I would get a trainer / behaviorist over to help you. Dogs rarely bite due to aggressive behavior. They are responding to something a human did. Basically, what I am saying is, it is never the dog's fault, it is the human's fault. I think you need a professional to assess the situation and help YOU to train your dog to have appropriate canine manners or Tibbers will likely end up another throwaway.
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12-11-2011, 08:10 AM | #3 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I would try a trainer. Everything you can do should be attempted before you give him away.
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12-11-2011, 08:12 AM | #4 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | Excuse me!!! I love my dog and I do not want to "Throw him away" I love him. My baby was asleep he didn't do anything to him...I posted this thread for help not to get accused of treating my dog poorly. I DO NOT want to give him away I love him he is my baby. But he can not bite my sleeping 3 year old. We have never mistreated him a day in his life by the way he has been treated like a little prince and is a happy dog. He has the run of the house and has never went hungry or thirsty a day in his life. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old he is now 8 months old and we also added Bella if I wanted to "Throw Him Away" I would have done it before now.... before I spent over 2000 dollars on vet bills when he broke his leg. or before I take him to his vet visits every single month. I want help!!! I do not want to have to give him away!!!But he can not bite my skin child.
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12-11-2011, 08:15 AM | #5 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | That's why I posted this thread to see what all I needed to do and could do because he is my dog and my responsibility. My husband is bitter he says YOUR dog bit OUR child point of view. I will do everything in my power to keep him. But I'm clueless to what to do.
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12-11-2011, 08:19 AM | #6 |
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| Could the 3 year old have done something to Tibbers to cause the aggression? Seems weird that he would suddenly bite when the child was asleep. How much interaction do they have with each other?
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12-11-2011, 08:21 AM | #7 | |
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12-11-2011, 08:23 AM | #8 |
Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member | No he did nothing to him they do have interaction all the time but they are always supervised by me and Adam has very strict rules with the dogs that he follows. He is NEVER alone with the dogs. Like I said Tibbers has never acted like this until recently he usually plays with my son all the time and him and Bella both adore him they weight every morning at his door until he wakes up! IDK what could have triggered it.
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12-11-2011, 08:25 AM | #9 | |
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12-11-2011, 08:25 AM | #10 | |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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I never said you were mistreating the dog, but I can tell you without ever stepping foot in your house that you aren't training it right and that is the problem. If you were, there would not be an 8 month old dog biting the baby! I gave my advice. Hire a trainer, or you will end up getting rid of the dog. I resent the fact that you are twisting my post.
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12-11-2011, 08:31 AM | #11 | ||
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I'm not trying to twist anything I'm just responding to what I read. I've never had to train my do....he has always been good never attempted to bite anyone until recently.Sorry to me it felt like you were saying that I was just going to throw Tibbs out like the trash.And Im not.
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12-11-2011, 08:32 AM | #12 |
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| Awww Tibbers why did you do that? Seems odd that he would bite your skinkid while he was sleeping. i wonder if its jealousy or if your child might of accidentley did something that tibbers didnt like when he was awake? I hope it all works out........I would also say a trainer is needed, sorry i dont have any other advice except i wouldnt leave tibbs and skinkid alone till you get a grip on it. Good Luck!
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12-11-2011, 08:36 AM | #13 | |
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12-11-2011, 08:37 AM | #14 | |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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Dogs need training. Any dog. My dogs are trained DAILY to reinforce good behaviors. You can't have a free for all in your home. If you honestly can't locate a trainer in your area, then perhaps you can talk to Britster who can give you some tips for training at home. She has trained Jackson herself and I think she may be able to give you some guidance. I would make the dog work for everything. Sit before meals, sit before going out, etc. Use food rewards and if you can use a clicker to train, it will go faster. You can change his mental state fast with this kind of obedience training. Also, movement is safety for dogs. If you sense something is about to happen, you need to redirect the dog. Keep him on a leash at your hip and work with him all day. Prevent the behaviors from happening. If you're a stay at home mom, you are at a great advantage as dogs learn best in short bursts. You can train and reinforce several times a day. Good luck.
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12-11-2011, 08:38 AM | #15 |
Spoiled Rotten Rescue Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Living In The Moment
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| might try Googling in your area for someone to call and talk to about it of there isnt a trainer close by. might be able to give you some pointers.
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