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12-19-2011, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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| aggressive shorkie hi there i have a 12 month old shorkie i had him at 8 months old he is a good dog except for his snapping he has bitten 4 times and drawn blood 3 times i have 3 children 1 thats 6 1 thats 3 and 1 thats 13 so i cant risk having a snappy dog around children i have booked him in the vets for thursday to be castrated i just cant settle with him in the house i am living on a knifes edge waiting for the next time he will bite he isnt a viscious dog as such but can be aggressive when trying to put him in the kitchen why we are eating has anyone got any tips as i realli dont want to have to get rid of him |
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12-19-2011, 12:46 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Have you children been taught to how to behave around dogs? Joey's breeder wouldn't even sell to families with children for this reason. Small dogs are afraid of children, and act aggressively to defend themselves. Most dogs don't bite unless they are provoked, so I'm guessing the kids need to be taught what teasing is and why you don't tease a dog. To draw blood three times is really bad. What type of training have you tried?
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12-19-2011, 12:54 PM | #3 | |
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12-19-2011, 01:06 PM | #4 |
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| I think aggression in dogs is a sign of insecurity. I think you can look up how to be a pack leader and get some amazing tips. I understand that owners of small dogs tend to coddle them and forget they are still dogs. This creates snappy dogs... anyways, that's my 2 cents. Just something to think about. |
12-19-2011, 03:28 PM | #5 |
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| What's a Shorkie? I'm not familiar with that mix, is it a Shih Tzu Yorkie mix-breed wise Shih Tzu are very good with children Yorkies not so much... Aggression by a dog is unacceptable especially with children around. First you need to ensure your children are properly dog trained. Second the dog needs to be properly trained without any aggression toward it or over-stimulation which can result in more aggression. Does the dog take treats from the kids-who has dog bitten? What was going on surrounding the biting incidents? Drawling blood means the bites aren't a back off nip it's a full on I will bite you to make you go away from me... Since this has reached this level already you need a dramatic intervention to absolutely separate this dog from your children and make sure the children leave the dog alone and you yourself need to do the training or re-homing.
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12-20-2011, 09:50 AM | #6 |
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| I would suggest that you consult a trainer who is an animal behaviorist who deals with aggressive dogs. Have them come to your home to work the the dog and the whole family. Buster is my first dog and I knew very little about training. He had to be hospitalized when he was 4 months old and after he came back from the hospital he started showing signs of aggression that he had never exhibited before. I was concerned that perhaps he had been mistreated there ( We have found a new Vet Hospital) I had a trainer come out to teach how me how to deal with his aggressive behavior before it escalated to biting. Good luck with the retraining.
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12-20-2011, 10:17 AM | #7 |
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| This is so sad. My very first suggestion is to put him on a leash and harness to control his behavior. It sounds as though you are trying to pick him up and he is biting. This is not an acceptable or safe situation. Personally, neutering is not going to fix his aggession but needs to be done none the less. When you put the harness and leash on him you will be able to guide him into doing what you want him to do. I would also offer a small treat as you are doing this. You also need a trainer to further help with his issues.
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12-20-2011, 11:05 AM | #8 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: westmidlands
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| hi there thanks for the reply i will try that |
12-20-2011, 01:45 PM | #9 | |
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12-20-2011, 05:12 PM | #10 |
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| Have you tried to have his meal time in the kitchen while your family has theirs in the dining room? If your family eats in the kitchen then have him eat in another room. |
12-20-2011, 05:58 PM | #11 |
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| Biting is usually a result of fear. You need to keep your kids away, far away from dog. He is fearful and kids and a lot of activity and noise around this fella is only going to make him worse. Keep him in as quiet an area as possible. As suggested a harness with leash will help avoid being bitten when trying to move him. I'd suggest finding him a quiet home without children. |
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