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tessapippamasie · 05-29-2007, 02:32 AM

i have some quite serious problems with my 6month old yorkie.i really have tried quite a few methods.some things she does is - she can get really nasty occansionally for example if she is playing with the my other dogs or is chewing on something she shouldnt be and if you try and stop her shel really goes nasty and bites an if you try and pick her up she just goes mental an bites really hard.ive tried putting her down an ignoring her and shouting at her - this problem has got better but she still does it sometimes it seems shes rele got a nasty streak in her

some nights she really gets too much for my other yorkies and they hide upstairs becuase she bites there ears, legs tails etc and we are now not spending any time with our other yorkies becuase she goes over the top with them

shes wrecked all our furniture badly. i try and play with her as much as possible with her toys but she still chews and gets nasty if you stop her

if my mum is alone in the front room she cant go to sleep if she wants to becuase when we wake up shes wrecked everything and if we put her in another room shel wine and scratch and bark.

theres other problems as well but i think ive wrote enough in this already lol

my mum feels shes so much hard work comapred to my other yorkies as they wernt like this when they were younger and shes considering getting rid of her.i dont want her to go and im trying to train her.we take her to puppy classes and shes goin ok with them.

please help!! any suggestions il try em

thanks

tessapippamasie · 05-29-2007, 02:36 AM

we also tried rolling up a newspaper and banging it when she did something wrong an this did work for a while but i dont think we kept it up enough.shall we try this again?

she can be really nice tho as well and is a lap dog an will lay on you most of the night but like i said its like she has a nasty streak an is a differetn dog sometimes!!

sorry to keep posting any help please let me no!!

thanks again

sympa · 05-29-2007, 05:13 AM

our miko can be aggressive at times as well, especially with our cat.
if you can, continue to be patient and do lots of research. you might be able to make her a happy member of your family.
if she bites at your other dogs, you may want to try giving her a time-out in a completely separate area (we use the bathroom). leave her in there for half a minute to a minute and don't open the door or talk to her (or yell at her) until she's quiet. you can also try calling her name when she's being bad (with enthusiasm) and if she comes to you, then you can click-treat (research clicker training)
if she's chewing on something she shouldn't be, then in order to make you taking that thing away a good thing, you'll have to replace it with something better, like a treat. get her to come to you and get her interested in what you have to trade. if you shout at her, it elevates her aggression so try to avoid doing that.
as for her wrecking the furniture, i wonder if she would do better with crate training when you're gone or trying to take a nap. also keep in mind that at 6 months old, she's teething and so will be very chewy. when she's in the crate, even if she barks and whines, she'll get used to it and realize that you aren't responding and eventually should stop. if she's destructive while in the crate, then you might be dealing with separation anxiety. there's plenty of info online regarding how to deal with that.
it's possible you may need a behavior modification trainer to come to your home to see the problems as they're occuring and help you to curb them.
i hope you're able to get things straightened out. hang in there!

Ellie May · 05-29-2007, 05:55 AM

I think except for the aggression that all the behavior is normal. I could be wrong because my Yorkie was extremely calm as a puppy. Scratching to get out of a room, tearing up furniture and terrorizing the older dogs seems normal. I would probably try crate training.

tessapippamasie · 05-29-2007, 01:56 PM

thanks for the help! ive tried different things today and they seem to be working especially when she has tried going for my other dogs i have made loud noises when she tries to go for them and she stops staright away when she hears my voice so hopefully things will be looking up!! i will try the time out 2 in a separate area.

many thanks

xxmxaxrxyxx · 05-29-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tessapippamasie

thanks for the help! ive tried different things today and they seem to be working especially when she has tried going for my other dogs i have made loud noises when she tries to go for them and she stops staright away when she hears my voice so hopefully things will be looking up!! i will try the time out 2 in a separate area.

many thanks

try using a metal pot and stick...i heard that has done wonders for other dogs...

SJK1113 · 05-29-2007, 02:54 PM

I would try crate training since she is destroying the house. Good luck with the puppy classes. Remember, you have to always be consistent so she will learn. You have to be patient. Shouting at her may confuse her or upset her and cause her to be more aggressive, so just try talking in a normal tone, but sternly. I hope everything works out, I'd hate to see her go.

FirstYorkie · 05-30-2007, 01:38 AM

Have you discussed these problems with the trainer of the puppy classes? A one-on-one lesson would probably be money well spent.

tessapippamasie · 06-02-2007, 10:03 AM

thanks for all the advice very appreciated ! she has been rele good this week an my mums pleased with her.

il keep up the work with her .

Yorkieluv · 06-02-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sympa

our miko can be aggressive at times as well, especially with our cat.
if you can, continue to be patient and do lots of research. you might be able to make her a happy member of your family.
if she bites at your other dogs, you may want to try giving her a time-out in a completely separate area (we use the bathroom). leave her in there for half a minute to a minute and don't open the door or talk to her (or yell at her) until she's quiet. you can also try calling her name when she's being bad (with enthusiasm) and if she comes to you, then you can click-treat (research clicker training)
if she's chewing on something she shouldn't be, then in order to make you taking that thing away a good thing, you'll have to replace it with something better, like a treat. get her to come to you and get her interested in what you have to trade. if you shout at her, it elevates her aggression so try to avoid doing that.
as for her wrecking the furniture, i wonder if she would do better with crate training when you're gone or trying to take a nap. also keep in mind that at 6 months old, she's teething and so will be very chewy. when she's in the crate, even if she barks and whines, she'll get used to it and realize that you aren't responding and eventually should stop. if she's destructive while in the crate, then you might be dealing with separation anxiety. there's plenty of info online regarding how to deal with that.
it's possible you may need a behavior modification trainer to come to your home to see the problems as they're occuring and help you to curb them.
i hope you're able to get things straightened out. hang in there!

Great info!

yougetthesmiles · 06-02-2007, 11:37 AM

I would consult a trainer and get her into some puppy classes.

A metal bowl or pan and a heavy spoon also work great, when she is mis behaving take the spoon and bang it on the pan and say "NO" my girls HATE that loud noise.

PANAMA69 · 06-02-2007, 03:49 PM

Great advise that everyone here have give you

, and to add to it could be that she is bored, try to take her for a good walk to drain that negative energy out, and keep her in a metal play pen too when is no one to watch her

Yorkiedaze · 06-02-2007, 07:02 PM

Maybe one of Cesar's video's could help you in finding the right method. Anything is worth a try before giving up.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...og%20Whisperer

robbin · 06-04-2007, 05:05 AM

I agree Cesar is the best! He always encourages exercise, too, so I would try to make sure that your baby gets plenty of time going for walks or playing ball with you or whatever. Make sure you PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE good behavior at all times!

jrsygal37 · 06-04-2007, 05:12 AM

I hope it works out for you. Just so you know, the newspaper does not work. It just makes them more aggressive. My little Tia came to us at almost a year and she was scolded with the newspaper and she coweres everytime she sees it. It will either make them more aggressive or just plain fearful all the time. A time out and a stern no is your best bet. Also, she may be Alpha in which case, this just may be something you'll have. Bella is alpha and I saw this at an early age. Whenever, she would get nasty and growl (this was at 9 weeks of age) I would roll her over on her back and hold her there until she settled down. It helped considerably, BUT she still has her nastiness, especially at 6pm when things are winding down and she wants to be left alone. We call her bitchy Bella. LOL. Again hope it works out. She is still young and can be changed somewhat but remember part her disposition is who she is. Elaine

05-29-2007, 02:32 AM	#1
tessapippamasie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: herne bay Posts: 4	puppy may go!! i have some quite serious problems with my 6month old yorkie.i really have tried quite a few methods.some things she does is - she can get really nasty occansionally for example if she is playing with the my other dogs or is chewing on something she shouldnt be and if you try and stop her shel really goes nasty and bites an if you try and pick her up she just goes mental an bites really hard.ive tried putting her down an ignoring her and shouting at her - this problem has got better but she still does it sometimes it seems shes rele got a nasty streak in her some nights she really gets too much for my other yorkies and they hide upstairs becuase she bites there ears, legs tails etc and we are now not spending any time with our other yorkies becuase she goes over the top with them shes wrecked all our furniture badly. i try and play with her as much as possible with her toys but she still chews and gets nasty if you stop her if my mum is alone in the front room she cant go to sleep if she wants to becuase when we wake up shes wrecked everything and if we put her in another room shel wine and scratch and bark. theres other problems as well but i think ive wrote enough in this already lol my mum feels shes so much hard work comapred to my other yorkies as they wernt like this when they were younger and shes considering getting rid of her.i dont want her to go and im trying to train her.we take her to puppy classes and shes goin ok with them. please help!! any suggestions il try em thanks

05-29-2007, 05:13 AM	#3
sympa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 43	i understand your plight our miko can be aggressive at times as well, especially with our cat. if you can, continue to be patient and do lots of research. you might be able to make her a happy member of your family. if she bites at your other dogs, you may want to try giving her a time-out in a completely separate area (we use the bathroom). leave her in there for half a minute to a minute and don't open the door or talk to her (or yell at her) until she's quiet. you can also try calling her name when she's being bad (with enthusiasm) and if she comes to you, then you can click-treat (research clicker training) if she's chewing on something she shouldn't be, then in order to make you taking that thing away a good thing, you'll have to replace it with something better, like a treat. get her to come to you and get her interested in what you have to trade. if you shout at her, it elevates her aggression so try to avoid doing that. as for her wrecking the furniture, i wonder if she would do better with crate training when you're gone or trying to take a nap. also keep in mind that at 6 months old, she's teething and so will be very chewy. when she's in the crate, even if she barks and whines, she'll get used to it and realize that you aren't responding and eventually should stop. if she's destructive while in the crate, then you might be dealing with separation anxiety. there's plenty of info online regarding how to deal with that. it's possible you may need a behavior modification trainer to come to your home to see the problems as they're occuring and help you to curb them. i hope you're able to get things straightened out. hang in there!

05-29-2007, 05:55 AM	#4
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,878	I think except for the aggression that all the behavior is normal. I could be wrong because my Yorkie was extremely calm as a puppy. Scratching to get out of a room, tearing up furniture and terrorizing the older dogs seems normal. I would probably try crate training. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

05-30-2007, 01:38 AM	#8
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Have you discussed these problems with the trainer of the puppy classes? A one-on-one lesson would probably be money well spent. __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!

06-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#9
tessapippamasie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: herne bay Posts: 4	to all thanks for all the advice very appreciated ! she has been rele good this week an my mums pleased with her. il keep up the work with her .

05-29-2007, 02:36 AM	#2
tessapippamasie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: herne bay Posts: 4	we also tried rolling up a newspaper and banging it when she did something wrong an this did work for a while but i dont think we kept it up enough.shall we try this again? she can be really nice tho as well and is a lap dog an will lay on you most of the night but like i said its like she has a nasty streak an is a differetn dog sometimes!! sorry to keep posting any help please let me no!! thanks again

05-29-2007, 01:56 PM	#5
tessapippamasie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: herne bay Posts: 4	thanks for the help! ive tried different things today and they seem to be working especially when she has tried going for my other dogs i have made loud noises when she tries to go for them and she stops staright away when she hears my voice so hopefully things will be looking up!! i will try the time out 2 in a separate area. many thanks

05-29-2007, 02:54 PM	#7
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I would try crate training since she is destroying the house. Good luck with the puppy classes. Remember, you have to always be consistent so she will learn. You have to be patient. Shouting at her may confuse her or upset her and cause her to be more aggressive, so just try talking in a normal tone, but sternly. I hope everything works out, I'd hate to see her go.

06-02-2007, 11:37 AM	#11
yougetthesmiles The Brat Pack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,292 Blog Entries: 3	I would consult a trainer and get her into some puppy classes. A metal bowl or pan and a heavy spoon also work great, when she is mis behaving take the spoon and bang it on the pan and say "NO" my girls HATE that loud noise. __________________ Is your being a Pee Pee Brat? Think of me and get a Wee Wee Wrap! Specializing in custom made Harness Vest, Dresses, WeeWee Wraps & Poochie Pants! TAIL WAGGERS

06-02-2007, 03:49 PM	#12
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beautiful California Posts: 5,364	Great advise that everyone here have give you, and to add to it could be that she is bored, try to take her for a good walk to drain that negative energy out, and keep her in a metal play pen too when is no one to watch her

06-02-2007, 07:02 PM	#13
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,824	Maybe one of Cesar's video's could help you in finding the right method. Anything is worth a try before giving up. http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...og%20Whisperer

06-04-2007, 05:05 AM	#14
robbin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 111	I agree Cesar is the best! He always encourages exercise, too, so I would try to make sure that your baby gets plenty of time going for walks or playing ball with you or whatever. Make sure you PRAISE PRAISE PRAISE good behavior at all times!

06-04-2007, 05:12 AM	#15
jrsygal37 No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,478	I hope it works out for you. Just so you know, the newspaper does not work. It just makes them more aggressive. My little Tia came to us at almost a year and she was scolded with the newspaper and she coweres everytime she sees it. It will either make them more aggressive or just plain fearful all the time. A time out and a stern no is your best bet. Also, she may be Alpha in which case, this just may be something you'll have. Bella is alpha and I saw this at an early age. Whenever, she would get nasty and growl (this was at 9 weeks of age) I would roll her over on her back and hold her there until she settled down. It helped considerably, BUT she still has her nastiness, especially at 6pm when things are winding down and she wants to be left alone. We call her bitchy Bella. LOL. Again hope it works out. She is still young and can be changed somewhat but remember part her disposition is who she is. Elaine