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03-26-2012, 06:02 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston
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| Nipping at Granddaughter Hi YTer's: My 4 year old Yorkie has been jealous since the birth of my granddaughter (our 1st grandchild) and the first baby he has been in contact with. Whenever my daughter brings her into our home he barks and barks. . . incessantly. He has always been somewhat of a barker at squirrels, cats, birds that fly by the house or even another dog, but he has never barked at adults who enter our home. We introduced my granddaughter to him from the time she was born, allowing him to sniff her, lick her and get close enough to allow him to snuggle with her. None of these actions have settled him down enough to stop the barking. Now this past month she has begun to walk . . he tries to follow her and will try to nip at her legs or hands. I am worried that he is going to hurt her. . . . has anyone else dealt with their Yorkie acting aggressive towards a baby????? He is my fur baby, however, I have to keep my granddaughter safe. . . any suggestions out there would be very much appreciated~!~~ Thank you~~~ |
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03-26-2012, 06:10 PM | #2 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| I can totally relate. Georgie was completely fine with Isaiah (skin kid) as a baby when he didn't move much but as he started to crawl and walk he wasn't too happy! I swear I tell people Georgie was just waiting for the day we sent him back! I think it takes time to get them used to not always being the center of attention. I also think in helping Isaiah learn to be gentle it also helped build Georgie's trust in Isaiah. When Isaiah pets Georgie it's with one of our hands holding his so Georgie knows it's ok. Isaiah is now 4 and Georgie still isn't a fan but he basically keeps his distance which is fine with all involved. A baby/toddler is definitely a change for our furbabies but just hang in there and let your furbaby know that your grandaughter isn't a threat. Good luck!
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
03-26-2012, 06:36 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston
Posts: 64
| Thank you for sharing your experience, it makes me feel better that I am not the only yorkie owner who has gone through this. . . I like the idea of using my hand and the babies to pat Barclay. . . . I'm going to try that the next time we are together. . . . thank you for your support~~~ |
03-26-2012, 08:58 PM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj
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| Is he neutered? If not he will be more territorial and you could have a problem. My friend had an unaltered shihtzu who already did some marking in the house. After the baby he started going in the house more and also became somewhat aggressive, nipping at the baby, she says NOT in a playful way. The dog had to go because the vet said once he started biting (NOT serious bites, but I think he may have left a small mark-when the baby was about 2). I think as time went by he got more and more jealous..... The mother of the baby had some health issues and the baby was very small do the two things combined made it hard to also give the dog the attention he needed. I think you need to make sure the dog does not resent the baby. My friend already had some issues with the dog, so hopefully yours is better trained. For instance, if she discovered a pee spot....hours after he did it she would punish him by putting him in the small laundry room and yelling at him. I tried to tell her he didn't know why she was doing that, but she didn't believe me. Since he pee'd more after the baby he got punished more and so on. I also told her to get him fixed, but I think the hubby had issues with that.... I think most dogs/babies are fine. Just keep your eyes on them and give the doggie lots loving when the baby is there. Can you try treats when he is quiet...reward for NOT barking at baby? In his mind he might be warning you guys of an intruder. I say don't punish or he may associate baby with punishment which won't help him lover her. |
03-27-2012, 02:54 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston
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| Hi Maggie, Yes, he is neutered. He stands back and barks at her but he turns his head back and forth from her to me as if to warn me that she has intruded our territory, so I do think it's a territory issue. I don't want to have to get rid of my dog, EVER, and my granddaughter is here to stay so I have to do whatever it takes to get them both adjusted to getting along. She likes to reach out to him and now that she's walking it's hard to keep him from nipping at her little outreached fingers. I like your idea about the treats, I will treat him whenever he is quiet. ALL suggestions are welcome and will be tried diligently. Thank you, I will keep you posted regarding any positive progress. . . . |
03-27-2012, 05:08 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj
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| I babysat my 8 month old niece who has been over about 5 times since she was born. Maggie always found her interesting. Maggie was glued to me all day. If I sat and held the baby, Maggie sat right against me. She has never been so cuddly as she was that day. She licked the baby and she sort of mouthed her hand a litttle one time. That was when the baby moved her hand sort of against Maggie's face. I think she thought she was rough playing the way my hubby and son sometimes do. I thought it was so cute how Maggie behaved, but I could see that she was either jealous or being protective and I know to be careful until Maggie accepts her as a normal part of being here. Of course she does play with anyone who comes over, so I know she will never just ignore her. |
03-27-2012, 06:56 AM | #7 |
I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD
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| You're welcome and you are definitely not alone. Our Boxer Coco is as sweet as can be with Isaiah, but with Georgie it's been interesting for sure. He was the baby for 2 1/2 years before Isaiah came along so we try to make sure he gets the love and attention he always has. It hasn't always been easy but it's gotten better. Good luck!
__________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here! |
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