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jadecomputergal · 08-17-2008, 10:42 PM

Our alpha isn't our oldest, and she's actually our smallest. She's a big three pounds full grown, and nobody has told her that, even our bigger dogs. It's unbelievable how strong her grip and tug are. She almost always wins tug of war with our others even though they're heavier. She's also a bit selfish until we chastise her. When we buy a new toy, she considers it hers until she decides otherwise.

I don't think your problem is so much temper as temperment and personality. Yorkies are very possessive dogs. It sounds like yours is either trying to play in some cases, or to claim something in others. I seriously doubt she's actually mean. Our Tea isn't mean, but she gets a fair bit of scolding simply because she's so dominant. (We have a 17 pound cat that's terrified of her.)

You might want to look into an obedience class for her. If you do, screen them first. There are some people who say Yorkies can't be trained. That's complete nonsense, but you don't want to spend any amount of time or money on a trainer who thinks your dog is a lost cause before you even begin!

08-17-2008, 10:42 PM	#2
jadecomputergal Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Chester, PA, USA Posts: 323	OMG, I think you have a Yorkie!!! Our alpha isn't our oldest, and she's actually our smallest. She's a big three pounds full grown, and nobody has told her that, even our bigger dogs. It's unbelievable how strong her grip and tug are. She almost always wins tug of war with our others even though they're heavier. She's also a bit selfish until we chastise her. When we buy a new toy, she considers it hers until she decides otherwise. I don't think your problem is so much temper as temperment and personality. Yorkies are very possessive dogs. It sounds like yours is either trying to play in some cases, or to claim something in others. I seriously doubt she's actually mean. Our Tea isn't mean, but she gets a fair bit of scolding simply because she's so dominant. (We have a 17 pound cat that's terrified of her.) You might want to look into an obedience class for her. If you do, screen them first. There are some people who say Yorkies can't be trained. That's complete nonsense, but you don't want to spend any amount of time or money on a trainer who thinks your dog is a lost cause before you even begin!