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Originally Posted by drabinowitz43  Thank you for your responses. Tonight Sadie did it to Riley. He is our male Havanese/poodle mix. I came home from work and my husband had just picked up Sadie from the groomer. When Riley approached me, Sadie jumped in and attacked him in the face. Again holding onto him with her teeth. I am amazed that there has been no blood, thank God. It happens so quickly, no warning for me. I agree that it has something to do with being very possessive of her humans. She is so good in other ways, but I am thinking about rehoming her. I would be devastated to do that. First, I would try a trainer, but finances are tight right now. I am watching her very closely around the other dogs. I hate to admit it, but it was very relaxing to have her at the groomer, Bella was so happy. |
Have you tried the SPCA for training? The SPCA in my area offers 6 week classes for $100. They also have information for what you are going through. They usually have a behaviour specialist on the staff to offer advice. Maggie used to do what your dog is doing, not as vicious but enough to hurt my other Yorkie who is much smaller. I was told she was a bully twice in one week (once by my vet and once by the behaviour specialist at the SPCA). After Maggie started training and learning some commands she is not nearly as aggressive as she was.