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09-30-2013, 11:13 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA
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| My yorkie has become randomly aggressive. Over the summer my yorkie got attacked and it hasn't been until now that his whole personality around other dogs and people has changed. He used to love other dogs when he saw them but now he either stays as far away as possible or will just growl... He has even snapped at a child (didn't bite her but it was enough for the kid to scream and cry) he used to also love kids.... Any tips on what to do? |
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09-30-2013, 11:22 AM | #2 |
Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA
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| hi and welcome to yt. have you tried any training classes with him? to re-expose him to dogs in a more controlled environment? i wish i had more advice to offer...i can understand why he would be upset and defensive after being attacked. as a yorkie owner it is one of my worst fears. i hope others will chime in with advice.
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09-30-2013, 06:34 PM | #3 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk. I'm sorry your boy was attacked. This is a big training issue. My younger boy was not attacked, but had some bad experiences with other dogs, so this is also an issue I wrestle with. I agree with Rubymoon's advice for training in a controlled environment. If you know some laid back dogs with humans who know how to work well with dogs, that would be ideal. Don't force your boy into interacting with them. Use really yummy treats to reward him for any positive steps toward just being near another dog and not growling. Start with just being in the vicinity of the other dog and gradually encourage him to move closer. Gradually might mean over many training sessions, not just one day. If you have access to a good trainer or class that uses positive reinforcement methods, that would be great too. One of the hardest things to do is to be positive and not telegraph your own nervousness to your dog. They are so smart and will pick up on our anxiety and think there is something to fear. Avoid dogs you don't know well and that are a risk for another bad experience. I would also be very careful around children. Use the same training method to try to desensitize your dog to them, but keep in mind that children are unpredictable. They move fast and can be loud, which can be scary to a dog. If your dog bites a child, there could be serious consequences. I would limit interactions to children who know how to behave around dogs.
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09-30-2013, 06:50 PM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member | dog My Yorkie, Spud is just aggressive when he sees other dogs on a walk. I have to go across the street. He is just that way. My JoJo in not. Spud will bark and growl. I would just avoid other dogs and kids and if training does not work, just keep your precious Yorkie with you . |
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