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Tillysmommy · 12-05-2007, 10:43 AM

I need help! I am so worried for my little girl's safety.

We have a 60lb. chow chow (Sandy), 2 cats, and my little 8lb. Tilly girl. In the last couple months, she has become super overprotective. Anytime she is sitting next to me and either Sandy or one of the cats come near me, she starts growling aggressively and lunges at them. While I am not so worried about the cats, I am terrified about Sandy. She is getting older (almost 11) and can be cranky at times. I am scared that one of these days she just isn't going to take it anymore. I tell Tilly "no" very firmly anytime she does it and hold her in my arms and hold her face to keep her from lunging, but she just keeps growling. It also is a problem when I give them treats (which they get often). I have to hold Tilly while Sandy finishes her treat.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

~Thanks!

12-05-2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Tillysmommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2	She's jealous and I'm worried!!! I need help! I am so worried for my little girl's safety. We have a 60lb. chow chow (Sandy), 2 cats, and my little 8lb. Tilly girl. In the last couple months, she has become super overprotective. Anytime she is sitting next to me and either Sandy or one of the cats come near me, she starts growling aggressively and lunges at them. While I am not so worried about the cats, I am terrified about Sandy. She is getting older (almost 11) and can be cranky at times. I am scared that one of these days she just isn't going to take it anymore. I tell Tilly "no" very firmly anytime she does it and hold her in my arms and hold her face to keep her from lunging, but she just keeps growling. It also is a problem when I give them treats (which they get often). I have to hold Tilly while Sandy finishes her treat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ~Thanks!