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julier · 02-08-2012, 11:21 AM

i have recently taking in a 3yr old male yorkie i was told he was fantastic with kids and women but had a problem with men in which he tends to show his teeth and nip

he has been with me for just over a wk and had no problems untill yesterday when my partenr told him to STOP barking and he changed completly started showing his teeth and growling and when he tried to cal him by giving him a lapto reasure him he tried to bite him

we just ignored him for a wee while and let him come back to us but today he done the same with me when i told him no where he showed me his teeth and when i said no again he bit the bottom of my trousers plzzz help i dont want to have to find him a new home as i have 2kids and im very unsure of him now

thanx

BabyFidgette · 02-08-2012, 01:26 PM

Um, I wish I could help, but he may have been abused by a man, hence his aggression towards him. I'm just curious as to why you took him knowing this information?

The only I can say is if you really want to keep him your man has to be patient with him, NOT yell at him for any reason, show him extra love and affection and praise him with treats. If he can't do that your Yorkie will never open up to him. Yorkies need to gain trust. Good luck!

lovespandp · 02-08-2012, 01:34 PM

I suggest you get in touch with an all-positive trainer in your area. A trainer can help you learn how to handle your dog, and over time and with the correct training, you can overcome these issues.

Don't look for quick fix answers on the internet when it comes to aggressions. You need the one-on-one help of a qualified trainer or animal behaviotist.

Good luck- hope you do the right thing so this Yorkie doesn't have to be re-homed again.

julier · 02-08-2012, 01:39 PM

Hi thank u for the advice , the lady I got him from had said he was a bit nippy with men but he had been fine untill yesterday and were taken aback by how aggressive he was

we didn't react to it we just ignored him and let him come to us when he was ready .... The lady we got him from had only had him a year and was using him as a stud for her 3 dogs when I went to see him my heart sank he was a wee soul so loving so I got as much info as possible from her but she didn't seem to know mu more other than he was nippy with men and that he was fantastic with kids which he is , I have contacted her again to see if she has any more info and she said she used to put a muzzle on him when her partner was home in the evening but I really don't want to do that cos he is fine with my man its was just that once when he told him no

I was surprised when he done the same with me today as he's been like my shaddow since we got him . I am willing to put as much time in as needed as he's part of the family now just looking for advice on what's the best approach thanks

lovespandp · 02-08-2012, 01:44 PM

Wow she put a muzzle on him instead of fixing the problem, that is sad!

It sounds like you really need to get a trainer-

julier · 02-08-2012, 01:49 PM

Thanks I will contact my vet tomorrow and see if he can recommend a trainer I think it will benefit both of us as I'm used to having large dogs

when I took him to the vet he commented on how well behaved he was during the examination and he was a male

I have a feeling its more to do with being told off I think he's possibly been hit while been told off before

he is now part of our family and ill do whatever it take to improve his quality of life because he's obviously scared wee soul that he is

thanks again for all the advice hopefully I find a trainer local and wee sam can get over his fears

YorkieMiki · 02-08-2012, 02:06 PM

Keep it up. Do lots of research. Like someone above said they have to earn trust and using POSITIVE TRAINING methods is the best way. You can't really fight aggression with aggression so scolding will just provoke him more. Sound like he might need professional help, but you will be with him most of the time so the more you know and the more you do for him the better.

There are some good books too, I think one is Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies but there are others people could probably suggest that would help. Maybe some books on clicker training and positive training. I've also seen good videos on youtube by username kikopup

He probably needs a lot of gradual exposure to men with lots of praise and positive training like you said it will take time

southernbelle04 · 02-08-2012, 02:08 PM

My first thought was finding a good trainer in your area as well. Good luck! And Welcome to YT!

BabyFidgette · 02-08-2012, 02:09 PM

A muzzle! That explains it. He's afraid if you scold him the next step is a muzzle. In time with enough love he should come to trust that when he is told no, a muzzle will not follow. Poor thing. Thank God you rescued him!

lovespandp · 02-08-2012, 02:20 PM

Dogs are very forgiving creatures. They do not hold grudges like humans- I think if you start with a good trainer- or read up on some books you will gain his trust again. It will take some time, but I know it can be done-That poor thing- I am glad you saved him- sounds like he was in a horrible home!! Training is always good for human and dog!!

Just a little story on training! My Peanut is scared of extension cords ( ya i know- I have no idea where it came from) I am working with him to get above this fear- It only took 4 sessions and he is already 80% over the fear- I know it will take more time, but it is amazing how fast you can rehabilitate them-

I am a big fan of Ceaser Millan too- " exercise, discipline and affection" That is the way to go!

julier · 02-08-2012, 02:42 PM

Thanks again for all the advice I will defo be looking for a trainer hopefully my vet will be able to recommend sum1 local , he is a fantastic natured wee dog as I also have 2 staffies and birds of prey and he's never gave any of them a second glance he even let me clip ,wash and blow dry him all the time wagging his tail , don't worry he has a forever home with me no matter how much work we have to put in

ma partner has been gettin up a hour early before work so he can take him a wee walk one on one so he gets used to him (as previous owner said he was nippy with men) but I think it must be a case of fear of getting a telling off as that was the first time we had to tell him off but I'm sure in time he will come to trust us

thanks again ill keep uz posted on progress I'm sure it will all be positive ......

Thanks julie +sam

BabyFidgette · 02-08-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by julier

Thanks again for all the advice I will defo be looking for a trainer hopefully my vet will be able to recommend sum1 local , he is a fantastic natured wee dog as I also have 2 staffies and birds of prey and he's never gave any of them a second glance he even let me clip ,wash and blow dry him all the time wagging his tail , don't worry he has a forever home with me no matter how much work we have to put in

ma partner has been gettin up a hour early before work so he can take him a wee walk one on one so he gets used to him (as previous owner said he was nippy with men) but I think it must be a case of fear of getting a telling off as that was the first time we had to tell him off but I'm sure in time he will come to trust us

thanks again ill keep uz posted on progress I'm sure it will all be positive ......

Thanks julie +sam

Sounds great! He will love those morning walks with daddy!

We'd love to see pics too!

julier · 02-08-2012, 03:42 PM

Sorry I don't know how to upload pics :/ I'm using my blackberry

BabyFidgette · 02-08-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by julier

Sorry I don't know how to upload pics :/ I'm using my blackberry

I haven't used a crackberry in years! Sorry, can't help ya there! Lol

julier · 02-08-2012, 04:51 PM

I think that's me uploaded a couple of pics to my bio

02-08-2012, 11:21 AM	#1
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	hi all im new on here and need sum help plzz:) i have recently taking in a 3yr old male yorkie i was told he was fantastic with kids and women but had a problem with men in which he tends to show his teeth and nip he has been with me for just over a wk and had no problems untill yesterday when my partenr told him to STOP barking and he changed completly started showing his teeth and growling and when he tried to cal him by giving him a lapto reasure him he tried to bite him we just ignored him for a wee while and let him come back to us but today he done the same with me when i told him no where he showed me his teeth and when i said no again he bit the bottom of my trousers plzzz help i dont want to have to find him a new home as i have 2kids and im very unsure of him now thanx

02-08-2012, 01:26 PM	#2
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Um, I wish I could help, but he may have been abused by a man, hence his aggression towards him. I'm just curious as to why you took him knowing this information? The only I can say is if you really want to keep him your man has to be patient with him, NOT yell at him for any reason, show him extra love and affection and praise him with treats. If he can't do that your Yorkie will never open up to him. Yorkies need to gain trust. Good luck! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

02-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#3
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I suggest you get in touch with an all-positive trainer in your area. A trainer can help you learn how to handle your dog, and over time and with the correct training, you can overcome these issues. Don't look for quick fix answers on the internet when it comes to aggressions. You need the one-on-one help of a qualified trainer or animal behaviotist. Good luck- hope you do the right thing so this Yorkie doesn't have to be re-homed again. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

02-08-2012, 01:44 PM	#5
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Wow she put a muzzle on him instead of fixing the problem, that is sad! It sounds like you really need to get a trainer- __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

02-08-2012, 02:06 PM	#7
YorkieMiki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 158	Keep it up. Do lots of research. Like someone above said they have to earn trust and using POSITIVE TRAINING methods is the best way. You can't really fight aggression with aggression so scolding will just provoke him more. Sound like he might need professional help, but you will be with him most of the time so the more you know and the more you do for him the better. There are some good books too, I think one is Yorkshire Terriers for Dummies but there are others people could probably suggest that would help. Maybe some books on clicker training and positive training. I've also seen good videos on youtube by username kikopup He probably needs a lot of gradual exposure to men with lots of praise and positive training like you said it will take time Last edited by YorkieMiki; 02-08-2012 at 02:07 PM.

02-08-2012, 01:39 PM	#4
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	Hi thank u for the advice , the lady I got him from had said he was a bit nippy with men but he had been fine untill yesterday and were taken aback by how aggressive he was we didn't react to it we just ignored him and let him come to us when he was ready .... The lady we got him from had only had him a year and was using him as a stud for her 3 dogs when I went to see him my heart sank he was a wee soul so loving so I got as much info as possible from her but she didn't seem to know mu more other than he was nippy with men and that he was fantastic with kids which he is , I have contacted her again to see if she has any more info and she said she used to put a muzzle on him when her partner was home in the evening but I really don't want to do that cos he is fine with my man its was just that once when he told him no I was surprised when he done the same with me today as he's been like my shaddow since we got him . I am willing to put as much time in as needed as he's part of the family now just looking for advice on what's the best approach thanks

02-08-2012, 01:49 PM	#6
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	Thanks I will contact my vet tomorrow and see if he can recommend a trainer I think it will benefit both of us as I'm used to having large dogs when I took him to the vet he commented on how well behaved he was during the examination and he was a male I have a feeling its more to do with being told off I think he's possibly been hit while been told off before he is now part of our family and ill do whatever it take to improve his quality of life because he's obviously scared wee soul that he is thanks again for all the advice hopefully I find a trainer local and wee sam can get over his fears

02-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#8
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	My first thought was finding a good trainer in your area as well. Good luck! And Welcome to YT! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

02-08-2012, 02:09 PM	#9
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	A muzzle! That explains it. He's afraid if you scold him the next step is a muzzle. In time with enough love he should come to trust that when he is told no, a muzzle will not follow. Poor thing. Thank God you rescued him! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

02-08-2012, 02:20 PM	#10
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Dogs are very forgiving creatures. They do not hold grudges like humans- I think if you start with a good trainer- or read up on some books you will gain his trust again. It will take some time, but I know it can be done-That poor thing- I am glad you saved him- sounds like he was in a horrible home!! Training is always good for human and dog!! Just a little story on training! My Peanut is scared of extension cords ( ya i know- I have no idea where it came from) I am working with him to get above this fear- It only took 4 sessions and he is already 80% over the fear- I know it will take more time, but it is amazing how fast you can rehabilitate them- I am a big fan of Ceaser Millan too- " exercise, discipline and affection" That is the way to go! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so." Last edited by lovespandp; 02-08-2012 at 02:24 PM.

02-08-2012, 02:42 PM	#11
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	Thanks again for all the advice I will defo be looking for a trainer hopefully my vet will be able to recommend sum1 local , he is a fantastic natured wee dog as I also have 2 staffies and birds of prey and he's never gave any of them a second glance he even let me clip ,wash and blow dry him all the time wagging his tail , don't worry he has a forever home with me no matter how much work we have to put in ma partner has been gettin up a hour early before work so he can take him a wee walk one on one so he gets used to him (as previous owner said he was nippy with men) but I think it must be a case of fear of getting a telling off as that was the first time we had to tell him off but I'm sure in time he will come to trust us thanks again ill keep uz posted on progress I'm sure it will all be positive ...... Thanks julie +sam

02-08-2012, 03:42 PM	#13
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	Sorry I don't know how to upload pics :/ I'm using my blackberry

02-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#15
julier Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 10	I think that's me uploaded a couple of pics to my bio