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Woogie Man · 05-14-2008, 09:12 PM

For anyone to consider putting down this Yorkie is ridiculous. I don't think the OP could say with certainty that this one dog killed 3 on her own. If these killings happened in a pack environment, surely at least one other joined in at some time. Even if one is the main aggressor, she could easily be re-homed. She had never shown human aggression so the only consideration is to not put her with other dogs. No way could a Yorkie be considered a danger to the community. They are easily contained and, if out on a leash, can be easily controlled. I think euthanasia might be considered in a dog if containment and control was a problem but I can't imagine this being the case for a Yorkie. Every owner of multiple dogs should be mindful of the possibility of pack aggression. When you have more than one it is essential to firmly establish (and re-enforce when necessary) your role as absolute pack leader.

05-14-2008, 09:12 PM	#137
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	For anyone to consider putting down this Yorkie is ridiculous. I don't think the OP could say with certainty that this one dog killed 3 on her own. If these killings happened in a pack environment, surely at least one other joined in at some time. Even if one is the main aggressor, she could easily be re-homed. She had never shown human aggression so the only consideration is to not put her with other dogs. No way could a Yorkie be considered a danger to the community. They are easily contained and, if out on a leash, can be easily controlled. I think euthanasia might be considered in a dog if containment and control was a problem but I can't imagine this being the case for a Yorkie. Every owner of multiple dogs should be mindful of the possibility of pack aggression. When you have more than one it is essential to firmly establish (and re-enforce when necessary) your role as absolute pack leader.