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06-13-2014, 11:17 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego
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| Aggresive morkie breed? Hey there, had a few questions about a Morkie that has been with us for 7 months now. we bought him from a breeder, and were told he wouldn't grow more than his puppy size. (which he surpassed within the first few months, and is now quite past the size of an average morkie). I'll attach a picture in here that I took around 2 months ago, he's grown a bit more since then. However, aside from this, I'm concerned that this dog is an extremely aggressive breed. From the day that we bought him, he's had a habit of biting. It doesn't seem to matter what kind of mood he's in, he always wants to bite you. He will under no circumstances let you pet him, and if you persist, he will get very aggressive with biting. It's actually gotten so bad, that on a few occasions when we've tried to retrieve an object that he shouldn't have from his mouth, it has resulted in him snapping and piercing my hand with his teeth. I would've never expected this kind of behavior from such an adorable dog, and have really only witnessed this kind of aggression in a pitbull that I used to look after. I'm wondering if it's too late, or if there's anything I can do to turn this dog into a lovable pet. Because, it's very hard to exert dominance to a dog with a napoleon complex... Any help at all is appreciated, thanks!! |
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06-14-2014, 12:30 AM | #2 |
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| How old was pup when you got him (wondering if there was some aggressive treatment in the past)? How do you discipline him?
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06-14-2014, 12:45 AM | #3 |
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| We got him when he was 5 months old. There wasn't much discussion on how he was raised, so there's a possibility that there was aggressive treatment before we got him. We've tried an array of things to discipline him, shaking a can full of coins being one. We try not to let him get away with his aggression, so when he snaps I show dominance. He's become more tame to me, however I think he's identified my sister as lower in the pack, because when he gets aggressive she tends to get scared and scurry away.. so in a sense I think he knows he can take advantage of that? I don't know lol, he's a smart dog... But I think victim to an angry upbringing, and has held onto that. Also, on a side note, he eats his own poop.. what's the deal with that? When you try to clean it up, he'll race over to it and try and eat it before you get to it, and if you try to take it away from him he snaps. haha |
06-14-2014, 04:40 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member | My little Yorkie is a biter too. But she loves to cuddle also. She is soooo hyper. She runs through this house like she has ADHD. And I also have a maltese that was a lil feisty at that age but more laid back now that he's almost two years old. Maybe it's a mixed breed temperament. Got to hurry and get my girl spayed before they try and mate. |
06-14-2014, 05:09 PM | #5 |
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| I can assure you the aggression had nothing to do with being a morkie. A morkie being a mix of yorkie and maltese will get is temperment from one or both of these breeds. I have a morkie and she is very sweet and cuddly. She is still a puppy and will sometimes bite while playing, but she is getting better. Any dog can be aggressive if not treated right. So I would have to believe it has something to do with that and not the "breed". Have you thought about enrolling in obedience classes. That may help. |
06-14-2014, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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| Welcome to YT, that is one sweet lil guy you have. Mischievous is written all over his lil face lol. He's really a lil cutie. Poor lil guy, may have had an unhappy & unpleasant life. Good luck in the training.
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06-14-2014, 09:05 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego
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| Thanks for the feedback everyone, he's a cutie alright! haha, I've heard that taking them on longer walks can help settle them? I'm going to give that a try, and I'm also going to go for the obedience classes. Hoping for the best! |
06-14-2014, 10:16 PM | #8 |
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| He is adorable. Exercise is great for draining energy, which contributes to better behavior. Obedience and trick training will help. Having a daily routine of activities at about the same time each day also helps -- the basics of waking, eating, a walk, and so on. I do not subscribe to the dominance theory. I believe dogs need leadership, but using positive reinforcement training. When Max was a puppy, if I tried to force him to do something, he would lose all focus and break into zoomies. But when I used positive reinforcement methods, he was eager to learn and to please. Teach "no bite." Take your hands away, or whatever the biting target is. If he doesn't respond to the no bite, calmly get up and walk away. Withdraw your attention. Completely ignore him. If tries 'attacking' you while you are ignoring him, leave the room to go to a place where he can't follow. Teach sit and "drop it." When trying to get an object away from him, don't physically try to get him to release it (unless it is something dangerous and he isn't dropping it). "Leave it" is another good one. If he doesn't want petting, leave him alone. Don't force it on him. My boys do not like to be stroked down the back or traditional petting. They prefer belly rubs (chest) and shoulder massage. Find out what your boy likes.
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06-15-2014, 05:49 AM | #9 |
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| Hi and welcome to yt! Well, I have to agree it's not the breed. We have a morkie, and he is probably the most loving and affectionate out of the 4 we have (2 full yorkies, a shorkie, and him). I can only imagine how frustrated you must be. I agree with Maximo with training tactics. You might also add a time out place. If one of my crew are acting out or do something they know isn't acceptable, they get put in time out for a little bit. They are very smart animals and they know when your unhappy with them. I wish you the best of luck and hope you have the love and patience to make it through this journey with you boy.
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06-15-2014, 07:49 AM | #10 | ||
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zof4MFUyZeg Here is the book and I suggests you get a copy. It really helped me understand much better. Let the Dog Decide: The Revolutionary... Lastly, you are in luck because I am the YT Poop Guru There is a thread with all types of tips on stopping the nasty poo munching habit. If you need more help just PM me. I'm very willing to help you with any questions you might have to get him to stop. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-his-poop.html
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06-15-2014, 08:18 AM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: missouri
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| I just brought a Morkie also abt 1 month ago, and I think he eats a lot for he"s size. Sorry abt your situation with yours good luck. |
06-15-2014, 08:27 AM | #12 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: missouri
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| I just brought a Morkie also abt 1 month ago, and I think he eats a lot for he"s size. Sorry abt your situation with yours good luck. Mine also trys to eat he's poop. What is up with that? |
06-15-2014, 08:16 PM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Diego
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| Hey all, love the insight! What would raising a dog be without a few kinks anyways! haha. Yeah we're gonna work with this little guy from now on, keep him in check and as docile as possible. My theory on the poop is (and odds are I could be way off on this), but I almost see it as he's watched us clean up his poop, so now in return when he poops he eats it to clean up after himself? lol, either that or he simply likes the taste of it... I think I read that somewhere haha. But yeah, really appreciate all of the replies and now know that I've got an excellent connection to all of my morkie questions! |
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