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Originally Posted by YorkieSue

My little Dixie Cup is almost 3 and in the last week or so seems to have had a psychotic break. She has ALWAYS been difficult and I suspect that the 'reputable' breeder really did a number on her either by inbreeding or taking her from the mother too soon and isolating her. Anyway, Dixie has now flipped out and is attacking me from morning till nite. She hides constantly and if I even walk by she attacks. I cannot pet, brush, feed or leash her up without putting myself in danger. She is growling, snarling, lip curling and viciously attacking me when I disturb her in her private space (crate, under the bed..anything she can hide in). I am sick over this, just sick. She is not my pet at this point and I fear the worst for her future if this keeps up.

I have seen my vet at least 10 times since I brought her home because of her behaviors but now I cannot even get near her. I cannot go on this way. I have had 3 trainers work with her from the beginning but no one can help me now..Dixie is out of control WITH ME. I am again taking her to the vet tomorrow and going to DEMAND blood work to rule out whatever..my vet says it is strictly behavioral and that I need another trainer. I cannot take much more and will not give her away. I would rather put her to sleep than wonder what someone is doing to her because she is so awful now.I am single and she simply would not make it with a family at all--they would put her down immediately for what I am seeing now. I am sick over the 'break' she seems to have had for the past week and I am now afraid of her. She has bitten me badly in the past week and enough is enough.

Anyone ever been thru anything like this? I fear that I will have to make a decision that will simply tear me up--and soon. Thanks, Dixie's Mom

I have never seen this personally in dogs.Bt my cat Gordon used to attack me growled,hissed and had scars for quite a while. Then as he matured and I introduced another cat into the household things got much better. I know you cant really compare feline behavior with canine but also look into some type of anti-anxiety meds for her or antidepressants possibly. I am surprised they haven'toffer you any. Keep us posted but please don't put her to sleep How old is she????