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Originally Posted by susanna16  My yorkie/long haired chihuahua cross is very affectionate, playful, healthy, has been neutered, but lately he has literally attacked me when we were just sitting watching tv after sharing a popsicle, i was casually petting him, another time we were on the same couch sharing a jelly bean now both times the treats were finished..or maybe a little piece had fallen..this is heartbreaking to me , he never does it to my hubby. i'm not his alpha i can see that..i'm worried there is something wrong with him, and i don't trust him anymore..it has to do with his treats or bones ..very vicious ..scary,,but i still love him and don't want to have to give him up..thanks for any advice.. |
I know exactally what you talking about. I have been through that with
Buddy. It is scary for sure and Buddy weighs 15lbs. He did bite me once and I thought something was very wrong with him.
I did some research and found that I was not alpha with him. He did not respect me. This is very true because I babied him to death. Well I sure changed things around. He went from guarding his food, his toys and even MY bed
to this passive wonderful loving pet finally. You must become Alpha or you
will never change things. Get Cecear Millan's CD's regarding this. It will help you understand what goes on in that little one's head.
Today if Buddy does something wrong I say his name sharply, he stops and comes running to me jumping up to be picked up and loved. Totally different dog. These little ones can become very aggressive if you do not step in and become their leader.
Good luck, make it happen and enjoy you baby.