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alishasmom · 08-05-2008, 02:03 PM

mY 15 WEEKS OLD TRIXIE IS MAKING MY 10 WEEK OLD SHIHPOO BLEAD. SHE BITS HER NONSTOP. MY SHIPOO IS SO ADORABLE, SHE DOES NOT FIGHT BACK DESPITE OF THE FACT THAT SHE IS MUCH BIGER. WHAT SHOULD I DO? MY SISTER SAIS I SHOULD SEPARATE THEM. TRIXIE IS ALWAY STARTING THE FIGHTS, AND SHE WOULD ATACK FOR NO REASON.

PrincessDiana · 08-05-2008, 07:39 PM

How long have you had them together? If you just got one of them, then yes they need to be separated. They probably should be separated temporarily anyway until you can train them or get them used to each other. If it gets out of control I would suggest you find a trainer or behaviorist.

jrsygal37 · 08-05-2008, 07:56 PM

I've had Jersey since she was 10 weeks old and she's grown up with my other Yorkies girls. Always got along with them but as she's matured she has gotten aggressive with them so yes Yorkies do fight. PLEASE consider rehoming now as it's apparant that your other one is Alpha and may have a problem with other dogs. Training helps but it does not eliminate it. Jersey is 17 months now and it's heartbreaking to have to rehome her. I'd hate to see someone else go through it. I really would rehome one of them. If she's this alpha at this young age it's only going to get worse as she matures.

Elaine

mardel · 08-06-2008, 03:47 AM

Hi,they do fight please be very careful!!!!!I lost one of my girls in a fight.

alishasmom · 08-06-2008, 09:55 AM

I brough them toguether the same day, from different breaders. I thought I had to do it because one alone would be lonely. They sleep cuddleup with each other, next to me. Lola the shipoo, is 3 pounds, and gaining wight fast(eats nonstop) Trixie is barely 1 lbd. So far lola is not doing much tro trixie, but one bite in the wron place will be the end of her. Be it brakes my heart to deside who is going to go. I love them both bery much.

Timmy · 08-06-2008, 09:58 AM

I am so sorry you are going through this. Maybe puppy classes? No sure how much that will work but you can give it a try.

alishasmom · 08-06-2008, 10:01 AM

You lost her? Oh god i have top prevent that. I am so extremely sad as I am have to deside which one goes. they are so lovy with me. I am putting the ad in kijiji tonight

dawglvr4life · 08-06-2008, 10:48 AM

so will you be rehoming the Yorkie? Where do you live in PA?

Breezeaway · 08-06-2008, 11:33 AM

You should be the one in charge and punish her for being aggressive by lying her down on her back holding her and telling her no. Make her lay there for awhile until you say ok. Repetition repetition. It really doesnt hurt her just lets her know that she should not fight or bite. Don't let her get by with it not even once.

jrsygal37 · 08-06-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Breezeaway

You should be the one in charge and punish her for being aggressive by lying her down on her back holding her and telling her no. Make her lay there for awhile until you say ok. Repetition repetition. It really doesnt hurt her just lets her know that she should not fight or bite. Don't let her get by with it not even once.

I agree with this. The only thing I will say is sometimes it does not work. I hate to bring Jersey up again but she's a classic example. We've had her from 10 weeks and I am very Yorkie experienced. I've done the lying down thing and she still shows aggression towards the others. Sometimes rehoming is your better option. Rehome her into a home without other pets. She's young and where it may be correctable I still think if she's this aggressive this young it will only get worse. Elaine

Jeri Cunningham · 08-06-2008, 12:37 PM

OK I have nine dogs 5 female and 3 males, one un-neutered. I baby sit some of the puppies I sold and just last Saturday had 14 dogs in my back yard playing. I have them all trained that if I say NO they stop what ever they are doing.

Has anyone ever seem how many dogs the dog Whisperer keeps together?

Training should always work, but that being said if you cannot train the dogs they one should be rehomed before there is a real problem.

Even with training If I'm not home I do separate my males.

Breezeaway · 08-06-2008, 01:51 PM

I agree the word NO can be very powerful if trained, Mine do the same, when MOM says NO!!!! we all stop.

Maolee · 08-07-2008, 08:34 PM

you do not have to rehome one, you need to train and establish a hierarchy.

i have a 4.5lb yorkie, and a 100lb (puppy, 15months) dog called a shiloh shepherd. my yorkie tried to be the top dog with the puppy (when he was 8wks old he was 18lbs) and the bigger pup was a push over. i had to establish dominance over the yorkie (who was still a pup at about 6months old) so that the yorkie knew that i was the boss.

the only time there has been blood was when my yorkie bit my shilohs canine and cut the inside of his mouth.

if your dog is drawing blood you need to stop it asap. even if you need to make a makeshift muzzle to stop it.

then make sure you are the alpha, you do not have to be mean, or violent to be the top dog, just in control. you will know you are top dog when you say something and they stop to look at you, or you step between them and they both stop what they are doing.

if you need to consult a professional trainer.

Chrissy0277 · 08-07-2008, 08:39 PM

If you do have to give one of them up.. Most of the time breeders (a good breeder) will take their pup back

alishasmom · 08-07-2008, 09:27 PM

I would never give this one back to the seller. Hes dogs were taken away by spcs. She was just left behind. It is a long story. anyway, I will try what you guys said. I will be more asertive. I will give this another two weeks. Do you think it would be different if they were of a different breed? By the way, I am so happy I joined this community. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do. Thanks

08-05-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 596	Do Yorkies Fight? mY 15 WEEKS OLD TRIXIE IS MAKING MY 10 WEEK OLD SHIHPOO BLEAD. SHE BITS HER NONSTOP. MY SHIPOO IS SO ADORABLE, SHE DOES NOT FIGHT BACK DESPITE OF THE FACT THAT SHE IS MUCH BIGER. WHAT SHOULD I DO? MY SISTER SAIS I SHOULD SEPARATE THEM. TRIXIE IS ALWAY STARTING THE FIGHTS, AND SHE WOULD ATACK FOR NO REASON.

08-05-2008, 07:39 PM	#2
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 1,739	How long have you had them together? If you just got one of them, then yes they need to be separated. They probably should be separated temporarily anyway until you can train them or get them used to each other. If it gets out of control I would suggest you find a trainer or behaviorist. __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin and Maggie

08-06-2008, 03:47 AM	#4
mardel Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 226	Hi,they do fight please be very careful!!!!!I lost one of my girls in a fight. __________________ Maria Mardel Yorkshire Terriers

08-06-2008, 09:58 AM	#6
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	I am so sorry you are going through this. Maybe puppy classes? No sure how much that will work but you can give it a try. __________________ Timmy Mimi Gabby R.I.P Lilly 11/10/06-7/25/07 I miss you baby girl! www.dogster.com/?328270 Think Rescue www.yorkierescueme.com

08-06-2008, 10:48 AM	#8
dawglvr4life Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 114	so will you be rehoming the Yorkie? Where do you live in PA? __________________ DJ Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club!

08-05-2008, 07:56 PM	#3
jrsygal37 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,988	I've had Jersey since she was 10 weeks old and she's grown up with my other Yorkies girls. Always got along with them but as she's matured she has gotten aggressive with them so yes Yorkies do fight. PLEASE consider rehoming now as it's apparant that your other one is Alpha and may have a problem with other dogs. Training helps but it does not eliminate it. Jersey is 17 months now and it's heartbreaking to have to rehome her. I'd hate to see someone else go through it. I really would rehome one of them. If she's this alpha at this young age it's only going to get worse as she matures. Elaine

08-06-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 596	I brough them toguether the same day, from different breaders. I thought I had to do it because one alone would be lonely. They sleep cuddleup with each other, next to me. Lola the shipoo, is 3 pounds, and gaining wight fast(eats nonstop) Trixie is barely 1 lbd. So far lola is not doing much tro trixie, but one bite in the wron place will be the end of her. Be it brakes my heart to deside who is going to go. I love them both bery much.

08-06-2008, 10:01 AM	#7
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 596	You lost her? Oh god i have top prevent that. I am so extremely sad as I am have to deside which one goes. they are so lovy with me. I am putting the ad in kijiji tonight

08-06-2008, 11:33 AM	#9
Breezeaway Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,109 Blog Entries: 24	You should be the one in charge and punish her for being aggressive by lying her down on her back holding her and telling her no. Make her lay there for awhile until you say ok. Repetition repetition. It really doesnt hurt her just lets her know that she should not fight or bite. Don't let her get by with it not even once. __________________ Lowood Farm “Life may not be the parti we hoped for, but while we're here we're gonna dance.”

08-06-2008, 12:37 PM	#11
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,015 Blog Entries: 1	OK I have nine dogs 5 female and 3 males, one un-neutered. I baby sit some of the puppies I sold and just last Saturday had 14 dogs in my back yard playing. I have them all trained that if I say NO they stop what ever they are doing. Has anyone ever seem how many dogs the dog Whisperer keeps together? Training should always work, but that being said if you cannot train the dogs they one should be rehomed before there is a real problem. Even with training If I'm not home I do separate my males. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkies: Rusty & Spicy & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-06-2008, 01:51 PM	#12
Breezeaway Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,109 Blog Entries: 24	I agree the word NO can be very powerful if trained, Mine do the same, when MOM says NO!!!! we all stop. __________________ Lowood Farm “Life may not be the parti we hoped for, but while we're here we're gonna dance.”

08-07-2008, 08:34 PM	#13
Maolee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glenville, NY, USA Posts: 22	you do not have to rehome one, you need to train and establish a hierarchy. i have a 4.5lb yorkie, and a 100lb (puppy, 15months) dog called a shiloh shepherd. my yorkie tried to be the top dog with the puppy (when he was 8wks old he was 18lbs) and the bigger pup was a push over. i had to establish dominance over the yorkie (who was still a pup at about 6months old) so that the yorkie knew that i was the boss. the only time there has been blood was when my yorkie bit my shilohs canine and cut the inside of his mouth. if your dog is drawing blood you need to stop it asap. even if you need to make a makeshift muzzle to stop it. then make sure you are the alpha, you do not have to be mean, or violent to be the top dog, just in control. you will know you are top dog when you say something and they stop to look at you, or you step between them and they both stop what they are doing. if you need to consult a professional trainer.

08-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#14
Chrissy0277 Its all about the yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,449	If you do have to give one of them up.. Most of the time breeders (a good breeder) will take their pup back __________________ CHRISSY Cash Nikki Precious Lizzy Mimi , Lena Taboo

08-07-2008, 09:27 PM	#15
alishasmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 596	I would never give this one back to the seller. Hes dogs were taken away by spcs. She was just left behind. It is a long story. anyway, I will try what you guys said. I will be more asertive. I will give this another two weeks. Do you think it would be different if they were of a different breed? By the way, I am so happy I joined this community. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do. Thanks