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Vincenzo · 02-03-2015, 11:31 PM

My ultra tiny yorkie is best friends with my 6 lb maltese but not so good friends with my neighbors 55 lb bulldog he barks and growls at the bulldog ferociously and sometimes when he feels brave enough even trys to bite the bulldog. The bulldog mind you is the sweetest dog youll ever meet and just ignores my yorkie but my question to yall is how do I get my yorkie to be nicer to my neighbors dog ive tried everything he just hates her lol

BorderKelpie · 02-03-2015, 11:37 PM

there is a chance his reaction is not hate, but fear. Trying gentle desensitizing and see how that goes.

tb98rock · 02-04-2015, 04:13 AM

That's how my boy is with the neighbors annoying wiener dog! I let him out and he ran straight towards it! I have no advice besides slowly introducing by leash. I haven't tried it since I don't trust this neighbor but it's worked with other animals!

Maximo · 02-04-2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BorderKelpie

there is a chance his reaction is not hate, but fear. Trying gentle desensitizing and see how that goes.

Be cautious. My neighbor's sweet bulldog had enough of his doxie sibling's similar behavior and things turned bloody.

If your neighbor is willing, try walking the dogs together. Constructive activity is a great way to focus dogs and desensitize. Having the dogs perform tricks for treats together (sits, handshakes, etc) is another.

SirTeddykins · 02-04-2015, 04:40 AM

I agree its probably fear but consider also not forcing your dog to try to get along with the bigger dog. There's no reason your dog has to be best friends with every dog it meets! My Teddy is exactly the same and the vet advised that the stress he feels in trying to get along with someone/thing when he's frightened just isn't worth it... They either come around or they don't.

Just a second opinion!

Maximo · 02-04-2015, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

I agree its probably fear but consider also not forcing your dog to try to get along with the bigger dog. There's no reason your dog has to be best friends with every dog it meets! My Teddy is exactly the same and the vet advised that the stress he feels in trying to get along with someone/thing when he's frightened just isn't worth it... They either come around or they don't.

Just a second opinion!

This is my belief. I let my dogs choose who they want to be friends with and just avoid the others.

matese · 02-04-2015, 05:09 AM

I "think" Cody has dog aggression issues, so off to obedience school we go. I was recommended to a private training school, not a Pet Smart or PetCo Place. Trainer concentrated on the aggression issue. Cody weighs 12 lbs We trained with larger dogs, minipin & border collie, not at the same time, one week the minipin, next session the border collie. Cody kept lunging at them, trainer used command word "leave it" would turn and walk in opposite direction. This I need to practice with him. I have to drive to where there is pet store like PetCo, Pet Smart, places were there would be other dogs. Then practice the "leave it" command. Training sessions ended late Oct. cold weather, rain, snow, hit us so I was not able to start his training, but I have the knowledge and the tools, weather permitting we will work on this. I how ever think it is Cody being on lease causing his actions, he always looks and acts friendly when he sees other dogs, but when we get close he STARES him down, then starts with a low growl, but tail is always wagging. I believe is he is off leash a meet and greet would be better, if he felt threatened he would be free to run away, I feel the confinement of a leash causes him fear, thus the aggression. But, you can try the leash with your dog. Take your dog on leash, when the bull dog is out and your dogs into Cujo mode, in firm voice say leave it, turn and walk in opposite directions, do this in short 5 to 7 minutes sessions. Do it on a daily basis, several times a day if you can. Is the bull dog the only dog your pup acts this way to, or is it any dog he sees. Does this happen on a leash walk or does this bull dog live next to you and yards are separated with a fence. Be careful with your 1.8 lb baby, as sweet as this bull dog is, a time may come when this bull dog may get fed up with your tiny baby showing aggressive attitude and snap back at him. Your pups behavior is a safety issue. These wee little babies think they are big dogs in small bodies, they are fearless. Good luck

Yorkiemom1 · 02-04-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

I agree its probably fear but consider also not forcing your dog to try to get along with the bigger dog. There's no reason your dog has to be best friends with every dog it meets! My Teddy is exactly the same and the vet advised that the stress he feels in trying to get along with someone/thing when he's frightened just isn't worth it... They either come around or they don't.

Just a second opinion!

My own feelings...besides the fact that your "1.8 lb micro teacup" is actually IMHO, in grave danger being around such a huge dog! One playful paw, crashing down on your micro mini teacup's head, neck, or back, and it could all be over but the hole digging! Your micro mini teacup probably realizes this and is a little fearful about it. These tiny dogs are not capable of withstanding playful antics or rough housing from larger animals....these tiny dogs actually are relatively fragile and require constant supervision to make sure they are safe and protected.....just one of the responsibilities of owning a itty bitty tiny dog!!

ColesMommy01 · 02-04-2015, 07:56 AM

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My own feelings...besides the fact that your "1.8 lb micro teacup" is actually IMHO, in grave danger being around such a huge dog! One playful paw, crashing down on your micro mini teacup's head, neck, or back, and it could all be over but the hole digging! Your micro mini teacup probably realizes this and is a little fearful about it. These tiny dogs are not capable of withstanding playful antics or rough housing from larger animals....these tiny dogs actually are relatively fragile and require constant supervision to make sure they are safe and protected.....just one of the responsibilities of owning a itty bitty tiny dog!!

Absolutely! And I agree with Sirteddykins. You as a person aren't expected to get along/be friends with every person you come into contact with so why should your pup? My Rasta is 2.2 lbs and my husband's bulldog is 60. I didn't expect them to get along (they do) but if they didn't I wouldn't force interaction between them. Maybe when your puppy is a bit older you could take him/her to meetups with dogs around his/her size. Although your neighbor's dog may not mean to hurt your pint sized pup, accidents happen all the time and that situation can definitely can be avoided since the bulldog isn't your dog and doesn't have to interact with your puppy.

MauiGirl · 02-04-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins

I agree its probably fear but consider also not forcing your dog to try to get along with the bigger dog. There's no reason your dog has to be best friends with every dog it meets! My Teddy is exactly the same and the vet advised that the stress he feels in trying to get along with someone/thing when he's frightened just isn't worth it... They either come around or they don't.

Just a second opinion!

Great advice. I agree, the little one is afraid, as well he should be. He is using all his power to seem bigger and tough, but that can also get him hurt. Your first, and only responsibility is to keep your little guy safe, which means keeping him at a distance, even in a pen or crate if other big dogs are around.

princesschloe1 · 02-04-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

My own feelings...besides the fact that your "1.8 lb micro teacup" is actually IMHO, in grave danger being around such a huge dog! One playful paw, crashing down on your micro mini teacup's head, neck, or back, and it could all be over but the hole digging! Your micro mini teacup probably realizes this and is a little fearful about it. These tiny dogs are not capable of withstanding playful antics or rough housing from larger animals....these tiny dogs actually are relatively fragile and require constant supervision to make sure they are safe and protected.....just one of the responsibilities of owning a itty bitty tiny dog!!

I agree. My Chloe actually was the same weight when she just came home and I know someone who has a bulldog and the bulldogs owner thought my little yorkie will play with their bulldog - NO WAY! Yes, the bulldog is nice but Chloe is 1 now and I have never let them play with each other. She is 3 lbs now vs his big size of 60 pounds. There is absolutely no way I would ever have a little dog be around such a big dog because it is true, the bulldog can make a playful behavior with their paw but you have to remember that a bulldogs paw can actually be bigger than your whole yorkie and their nails can really do harm.

Opium88 · 02-11-2015, 04:29 PM

I see both sides, and everyone above has already covered one side, so I'll remark on the other end of the issue. If you insist on trying to get them to get along, try taking two wet cloths and rubbing one all over your dog and the other one all over the bulldog ( face and body) then switch and rub the other dogs scent all over your dog and vice versa. Do this several times. It gets them used to the scent of the other dog and once it is familiar it helps them not to automatically hate that dogs scent when they come across each other. It's a tool used with cats , and I've used it with dogs and it works. I've also used laser lights as a good distraction technique and to get dogs to accidentally play together cause they get so focused on the laser light that their differences get tossed out the door. Works for me like a charm. But keep in mind that what everyone else said is true too. Your little one is very very very fragile ( I cannot stress that enough) and it only takes a second for them to get hurt or worse. Sometimes just avoiding chance is better. But my little ones are friends with the massive pit bull next door, so I know how you feel with wanting them to get along. Good luck with that.

02-03-2015, 11:31 PM	#1
Vincenzo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DC Posts: 1	1.8 lb micro teacup gives zero craps My ultra tiny yorkie is best friends with my 6 lb maltese but not so good friends with my neighbors 55 lb bulldog he barks and growls at the bulldog ferociously and sometimes when he feels brave enough even trys to bite the bulldog. The bulldog mind you is the sweetest dog youll ever meet and just ignores my yorkie but my question to yall is how do I get my yorkie to be nicer to my neighbors dog ive tried everything he just hates her lol

02-04-2015, 05:09 AM	#7
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 67,957	I "think" Cody has dog aggression issues, so off to obedience school we go. I was recommended to a private training school, not a Pet Smart or PetCo Place. Trainer concentrated on the aggression issue. Cody weighs 12 lbs We trained with larger dogs, minipin & border collie, not at the same time, one week the minipin, next session the border collie. Cody kept lunging at them, trainer used command word "leave it" would turn and walk in opposite direction. This I need to practice with him. I have to drive to where there is pet store like PetCo, Pet Smart, places were there would be other dogs. Then practice the "leave it" command. Training sessions ended late Oct. cold weather, rain, snow, hit us so I was not able to start his training, but I have the knowledge and the tools, weather permitting we will work on this. I how ever think it is Cody being on lease causing his actions, he always looks and acts friendly when he sees other dogs, but when we get close he STARES him down, then starts with a low growl, but tail is always wagging. I believe is he is off leash a meet and greet would be better, if he felt threatened he would be free to run away, I feel the confinement of a leash causes him fear, thus the aggression. But, you can try the leash with your dog. Take your dog on leash, when the bull dog is out and your dogs into Cujo mode, in firm voice say leave it, turn and walk in opposite directions, do this in short 5 to 7 minutes sessions. Do it on a daily basis, several times a day if you can. Is the bull dog the only dog your pup acts this way to, or is it any dog he sees. Does this happen on a leash walk or does this bull dog live next to you and yards are separated with a fence. Be careful with your 1.8 lb baby, as sweet as this bull dog is, a time may come when this bull dog may get fed up with your tiny baby showing aggressive attitude and snap back at him. Your pups behavior is a safety issue. These wee little babies think they are big dogs in small bodies, they are fearless. Good luck __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

02-03-2015, 11:37 PM	#2
BorderKelpie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: TX USA Posts: 234	there is a chance his reaction is not hate, but fear. Trying gentle desensitizing and see how that goes.

02-04-2015, 04:13 AM	#3
tb98rock YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 502	That's how my boy is with the neighbors annoying wiener dog! I let him out and he ran straight towards it! I have no advice besides slowly introducing by leash. I haven't tried it since I don't trust this neighbor but it's worked with other animals!

02-04-2015, 04:40 AM	#5
SirTeddykins aka ♥SquishyFace♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: n/a Posts: 1,875	I agree its probably fear but consider also not forcing your dog to try to get along with the bigger dog. There's no reason your dog has to be best friends with every dog it meets! My Teddy is exactly the same and the vet advised that the stress he feels in trying to get along with someone/thing when he's frightened just isn't worth it... They either come around or they don't. Just a second opinion!

02-11-2015, 04:29 PM	#12
Opium88 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Albuquerque , NM, US Posts: 621 Blog Entries: 4	I see both sides, and everyone above has already covered one side, so I'll remark on the other end of the issue. If you insist on trying to get them to get along, try taking two wet cloths and rubbing one all over your dog and the other one all over the bulldog ( face and body) then switch and rub the other dogs scent all over your dog and vice versa. Do this several times. It gets them used to the scent of the other dog and once it is familiar it helps them not to automatically hate that dogs scent when they come across each other. It's a tool used with cats , and I've used it with dogs and it works. I've also used laser lights as a good distraction technique and to get dogs to accidentally play together cause they get so focused on the laser light that their differences get tossed out the door. Works for me like a charm. But keep in mind that what everyone else said is true too. Your little one is very very very fragile ( I cannot stress that enough) and it only takes a second for them to get hurt or worse. Sometimes just avoiding chance is better. But my little ones are friends with the massive pit bull next door, so I know how you feel with wanting them to get along. Good luck with that.