[Gypsy & Me]

Originally Posted by yorkiepaws

I know you would hate to re home them, but you also have to look out for the best interest of your baby. Maybe as the previous poster suggests you could get a professional trainer to assess the situation. I had a friend who had a boston terrier and she had the same problem with the dog and her new baby. The dog would lunge at the baby when it was crawling. They did end up having to re home him.

I'm lucky that the girls have always been fine with Amelia up till this point. Gypsy is still fine and Kayla is most of the time. I think that Kayla snaps at Amelia when she's trying to sleep, (Kayla not Amelia), and she thinks Amelia is going to do something. Almost like she is unsettled when Amelia is around and she's trying to relax.

But it sounds like your pups are mostly agressive with each other. I hope that somehow you can find someone that may be able to help you so you can keep them. Keep us posted.

Exactly, it's mainly towards each other and for 99% of the time they are actually fine with each other. When they do go for each other though it's like they are going to kill each other.

Originally Posted by luckylady

Vicky.......you will get no unkind words from me. I know first hand how difficult rehoming can be as I went through it with Lexie late last year. She suddenly decided she hated Halle to the point of drawing blood, & I too tried everything I could to change things...even contemplated keeping them separated 24/7 (taking turns with family time), but even that didn't seem right for us. Lexie is now with a family where I am confident and happy that she is very loved and living the life as top (and only) dog of the house. I'm sure she is much happier that way.
So do what you think is right or what you feel is necessary for everyone concerned. As difficult as rehoming is, it may be the right choice in the long run. The only idea I have for why this is happening and/or what to do would be that I've read that sudden aggression issues sometimes come up when a dog possibly has a hidden health issue. Have you thought about that? Maybe a trip to the vet for tests of some sort is needed to be sure there isn't a problem causing the aggression before deciding to rehome.
I know you must be so stressed and sad; good luck with your decision.

Thanks Rose. This isn't something that even crossed my mind. I will make an appointment for both of them to see the vet next week.

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Vicky, I sent you a long e-mail that I got from a licensed behaviorist one time when Eddie and Jack were having problems. Actually, they were all Eddie's problems and Jack was the victim.

The situation was a little different than yours because both were neutered and it was clearly a resource guarding issue for Eddie.

I'm not sure it will help, but it's all the advice I have.

Try not to stress. I know you'll make the right decision. If Amelia's safety is at the slightest bit of risk, no one in the world would second-guess you for rehoming if that's what you decide to do.

Mike, thank you. I've read your email and that is actually something that I haven't tried to I will try it. I may have to speak to you a little about it if that's okay.