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02-19-2007, 03:50 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan
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| I Don't Like Jake's Aggressiveness! My almost year old Jake is not very nice to my youngest daughter (7 years old). He growls very ferociously when she walks by him and he has a special toy or he just doesn't want her near him. He doesn't do this with my twin daughters (12 years old). We've tried to have my youngest be the one responsible for his food and water and letting him outside. He doesn't like playing fetch with her and I really don't want her doing much else with him for fear he might go beyond growling and hurt her. What else can I do?
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02-19-2007, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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| I would consult with a trainer. I would be as concerned as you are if one of My dogs was aggressive with My Daughter. Best of luck
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02-19-2007, 04:18 PM | #3 |
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| My dog is pretty agressive with my mom. She could be sleeping by her and all of a sudden out of no where start barking and biting her feet. She also doesnt like it when my mom sits down in my room (sorry her room)!! I think its because my mom was afraid to discipline her because when shes done that to me i either smack her toosh or leave the room and close the door. My mom tries to get away from her. I agree with the idea to see a trainer. I really want to do that but right now dont have any free time during the day. |
02-19-2007, 04:32 PM | #5 | |
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| Quote:
My daughter carrys Scruffy EVERYWHERE. I am constantly telling her to put him down etc....but Scruff definitely treats her differently, he isn't aggressive, but I am sad to say he doesn't CHOOSE to go to her (even though she is HEAD OVER HEALS for him!!!) | |
02-19-2007, 06:38 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan
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| All of my children have never mistreated Jake. We had labs before we got Jake so they have always known how to treat animals. Thanks for the idea of consulting a trainer. We did take Jake through basic obedience class, but I think for my peace of mind we need additional in-house help.
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02-19-2007, 11:53 PM | #7 | |
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I was very skeptical, but after two weeks I'm a believer. The beatings have stopped. This may have nothing to do with your situation, but maybe something similar will help. Good luck.
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02-20-2007, 12:34 AM | #8 |
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| I think the suggestion to consult a trainer is a very good one. In the meantime, I would make your 7-year-old into a "walking treat dispenser". Give her some small dog treats to keep in her pocket. Tell her to toss him one occasionally as long as he is behaving. When he has a toy or something else that he might be inclined to guard from her would be a good time. Have her start from quite far away (tossing the treat from across the room if need be) and let her very gradually get closer to him to give him the treat. If Jake growls, she's going too fast. She needs to back up and advance more slowly. But, do consult a trainer. I'm betting this can be worked out with some guidance.
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