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02-20-2007, 09:19 AM | #1 |
Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX
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| ? for Golden owners I adopted Abby from the shelter about 2 years ago, maybe a little more. She was great. Stayed with me, didn't need the leash, walked at a heel, etc. About 9 mos or so ago she started getting real agressive towards other dogs when we'd go out for potty/walk. She barks and lungs for them like they are scooby snacks. She is a big dog, 70+lbs., and today it was so bad I fell and she drug me. I ended up dropping Alphy's leash and oh brother. The lady was like how about if we just let them sniff and came closer which really set Abby off, which resulted with my face in the mud. The lady backed off and said maybe not. She wasn't too scared because she stayed and talked to me and said it's uncommon for goldens to be agressive and her tail is wagging and stuff. She offered to walk with me in hopes of getting Abby used to her dog. It's not so much I think she wants to harm anyone, her tail is wagging and she's pretty panty and stuff when she's not barking. I think it's more of a protection thing then an agressive issue, but I'm at a loss on how to correct the behavior. My folks came from out of town with their dogs and she didn't even flinch, my friend brings his chocolate lab over and nothing (well of course, she's used to the lab, but...). Any ideas? I'm going to look at a class, but I really want to avoid Petsmart ???
__________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy |
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02-20-2007, 10:15 AM | #2 |
Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California!
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| I'm sorry you are experiencing this. I have a golden, and he's never shown any aggression ever. He has only barked one time in the 6 years we've had him (he's 12 now). I don't think he knows what aggression is. Years ago we had a rottweiler that we had some issues with, we called a trainer that did 3 initial home visits and then did weekly training sessions with all his clients. It was extremely helpful! And it was not that expensive. I would really suggest a trainer. |
02-21-2007, 08:51 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerville, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 42
| Some Ideas I'm sorry you are having so much trouble with your girl Abby. I agree with you that this is so unlike the normal loving disposition of a Golden. First, have you talked to your vet to rule out any physical reason she may be having agressive behavior after being so friendly in the past? Is it possible that at the time of the change in her nine months ago, she may have been attacked or allowed to play with another dog that treated her too rough, and it scared her? I think if you can, training would be a big help for you both. You can contact your local or regional Golden Retriever Club and I'm sure they would be willing to help you or reccomend a trainer. Especially, since you rescued her. Next, you need to get control of Abby. She is a big girl at 70 pounds, and I can understand how easily she can pull you off your feet and drag you. I've been there, and it's not fun! I highly reccomend a "HALTI". A halti is a webbed halter that goes on a dogs head, and has a v-shaped attachment that runs thru an "o-ring" and connects to the dogs normal neck collar. The dogs leash then connects to the o-ring. It works by asserting pressure on the top of the dogs nose and causing the head to go down and into the chest of the dog. They cannot pull or bolt in this way. It is TOTALLY humane and safe, and highly reccomended by many trainers, because of this. When she tries to bolt toward another dog, the pressure will quickly cause her to stop and then it will release her head to its natural position. As you handle her on her walks, aproach other dogs with her close at your side. Do not let her lead out. Talk to her calmly and try to keep her attention on you. If she starts to get aggressive, firmly say "NO" and give a slight tug on her lead. If she walks by, and is well behaved, praise the dickens out of her, and let her know what a good girl she is. The main thing is consistancy! Good luck with this problem. As much as I love Yorkies, these Golden pups are just so wonderful, too. They share many of the same loving traits that endear them to us.
__________________ Karen, "Mom" to Libby, my Golden Girl, and "Nanny" to Piper, who left us much too soon. |
02-21-2007, 08:53 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerville, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 42
| Btw, I forgot to add that your two are both beautiful! What a sweet face Abbey has. Good luck!
__________________ Karen, "Mom" to Libby, my Golden Girl, and "Nanny" to Piper, who left us much too soon. |
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