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Old 12-15-2013, 11:02 AM   #1
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My wife and I just got a new dog, a yorkie. We have had other dogs in the past. But, he seems to be a little more protective or agressive than what we are use to. We took him for a walk and ran into other dogs and people and he went crazy. Trying to bite the other dogs and people. We would like some advice as to what to do with him? Do we just keep trying to take him around other dogs? Trust me, we want to try to get him use to people and dogs. We are in this for the long haul. We have 2 other dogs 14 and 9 and have had them since puppies and we had another dog for 14 yrs. We love him, he's a sweetie, just not around others and particularly other dogs!
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Have you looked into obedience classes. Good way to socialize in a controlled environment.
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How old is he? I agree that obedience training is the first order of the day. A dog that does not have stability with boundaries can become insecure and all kinds of bad habits can stem from that.

If he is an adult I hope you know his background because how he has been treated in the past will give you a good idea of what you are dealing with and how to fix it. If he is a puppy then hopefully you have a good breeder and an idea of the type of temperament the parents have and how to deal with it. A good Yorkie breeder can give you a wealth of knowledge about your pup and training issues.

Try to find a good, well recommended book on Yorkshire Terriers. Terriers do not train quite the same way as many other dogs. These little dogs were bred to kill rodents inside of walls. They have very feisty temperaments but should be friendly and loving. Just like any animal they need lots of positive reinforcement and treats to encourage good behavior.

Sit, down, and stay are the first things your dog needs to learn. If he is a puppy it is never too early to start with some lessons at home. Many small dogs get bad reputations because people don't bother to train them due to their small size and the dogs become royal terrors.
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Old 12-15-2013, 03:03 PM   #4
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Our Yorkie is 9 months old. We have only had him a month. I found him locally for sale on craigslist. From what I was told from the young lady that I bought him from, she got him from someone else that was moving and couldnt keep him. She then felt she couldnt keep him because she was pregnant and also a young child. When I went to see him, she opened the door to her house and he ran right out and jumped on me. I was abole to pet him and pick him right up.
When I brought him home he was very timid acting around our 14 year old Shih Tzu and our 9 year old Fox Terrier. He has bow taken over and is the "Boss" of the house.. lol. He is good with use, our other two dogs, and our two daughters when they come home from college for a visit.
After a month he now doesnt want strangers to pet him and he goes crazy, mean crazy when he sees a stange dog. Even when away from home.
I just dont understand how he went from wanting to come right to me ( a stranger at the time) to now not wanting others to pet him and hating other dogs. It really worries me.
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It sounds like he has decided he needs to take the dominate roll. You are going to have to give him some obedience training in order to show him that you are able to do the protecting and that you rule the home and don't need him to do it for you.

He is a young dog that has had some difficult circumstances. That can cause insecurity that he will make up for by trying to control all situations. He probably was never treated or trained as he should have been. Terriers have a tendency to be very feisty. They were bred to kill rodents so they don't have the same calm disposition as your Shih Tzu. They need to be kept busy. They love their people, have a lot of energy and curiosity. Lots of exercise and lots of training will be a big help to him.

He was naturally scared when he first came to your home but once he settled in his insecurity continued to evolve into dominance. Just teaching him to sit, down, and stay will go a long way to show him that you are in charge and he does not need to be.

A good book about terriers and how to train them properly will help. Terriers need a lot of positive reinforcement. Treats help a lot, too. Be patient with him. Treating him for the right behavior will go much further than punishing him for the wrong behavior.
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Since he's already had a couple of owners, maybe he's afraid someone will take him from you now.
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It sounds like he has decided he needs to take the dominate roll. You are going to have to give him some obedience training in order to show him that you are able to do the protecting and that you rule the home and don't need him to do it for you.

He is a young dog that has had some difficult circumstances. That can cause insecurity that he will make up for by trying to control all situations. He probably was never treated or trained as he should have been. Terriers have a tendency to be very feisty. They were bred to kill rodents so they don't have the same calm disposition as your Shih Tzu. They need to be kept busy. They love their people, have a lot of energy and curiosity. Lots of exercise and lots of training will be a big help to him.

He was naturally scared when he first came to your home but once he settled in his insecurity continued to evolve into dominance. Just teaching him to sit, down, and stay will go a long way to show him that you are in charge and he does not need to be.

A good book about terriers and how to train them properly will help. Terriers need a lot of positive reinforcement. Treats help a lot, too. Be patient with him. Treating him for the right behavior will go much further than punishing him for the wrong behavior.
Thanx, I do agree 100%. I really do think he is insecure. He acts like the big boy but I think he is scared. When I put him out to potty, he runs out into the yard and starts barking right away.. even when there is nothing or a sound in sight.
I just signed us up for Puppy Level 1 trainign at PETCO starting Jan. i night a week for 6 weeks. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Hello , just wanted to say Welcome & congrats on your new pup..
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Well the poor guy seems to have been flitted around a fair bit in 9 months of life. I'd be thinking puppy classes is a great place for him to start and they will also train you to assume the dominant roll in the relationship. My friend had this issue with her boy and puppy class fixed that, or even one on one training with a private trainer
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Thanx, I do agree 100%. I really do think he is insecure. He acts like the big boy but I think he is scared. When I put him out to potty, he runs out into the yard and starts barking right away.. even when there is nothing or a sound in sight.
I just signed us up for Puppy Level 1 trainign at PETCO starting Jan. i night a week for 6 weeks. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Well, I've never been impressed with what I have seen of PETCO's methods but it's worth a try. Just remember that there are a lot of different ideas about dog training out there but with a terrier positive reinforcement works best. Never be harsh or scold but always praise and treat for even the smallest positive action. If he is aggressive toward other dogs he may not do well in a crowd of other dogs so be prepared to deal with that. Don't be too disappointed if things don't go well. It just means he is not ready for that kind of stress.
He has been through a lot for a youngster. He is confused and stressed as it is. By the sounds this guy has been through a lot of situations that were very frightening for him.
If you can't get a personal trainer then look for a good book on Yorkshire Terriers that has obedience training in it. I know there is a book out there that is called Yorkshire Terrier for Dummies that is highly recommended by Yorkie owners. I'm not sure how much obedience training is in it through. It certainly is worth getting it as I have heard it has helped a lot of first time Yorkie owners. Terriers are a different type of dog with all their own quirks and issues.
For now though try just teaching him to sit. Try buying some freeze dried meat treats to give him when he sorta gets it right. They are small and dogs love them. They are also much better for your dogs than some of the stuff they sell in department stores.

He desperately needs to learn that he can depend on you to be his leader and that you are in charge so that he does not need to be. Right now he is so insecure that he is fearful at every turn. When he learns that his people are there to be the leader and protector he will begin to trust and relax. I have a feeling he has never been able to do that in his short lifetime.
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