Another warning: Yorkies can be very defensive of their owners in the bed! (Sorry, seems you found this out) Mine still chases and attacks the cats and others Yorkies on the bed, and when he does this, he gets put on the floor. Another Yorkie thing. Don't take it as a set back, she just isn't comfortable with you yet enough ... some never get over it.
That behavior may carry over even on the couch, if you're too close to DF, or if you move too quickly around DF. That's a whole separate issue and will need work. For now, have DF gently place her on the floor whenever wherever she reacts like that, as DF is the one Bdog is protecting. This would be one reason for you to take over feeding Bdog for a while. Also best for you to be non-reactive, you don't want to let her know that her agression has any effect on your behavior. When they see something doesn't work, they stop doing it.
The first Yorkie I got from the shelter would growl whenever I tried to move her from the bed or couch, when I tried to pick her up. I was so shaken the first couple of times, I left the room so she wouldn't sense my fear. After I composed myself, I went back to her and when she growled again, I acted shocked, and laughed a little, and said 'What, you're going to growl at me? Yeah, right!' It was enough of a distraction and kept me relaxed enough to pick her up without getting bit. Growling is definitely a warning and a bite may follow. Best to diffuse the situation, rather than to let it escalate.
When you are all on the couch, and Bdog is accepting your presence, she can have a treat, from DF. You can do that in the bed too. If she gets nasty, DF should put Bdog on the floor, until she relaxes and is friendly again. With Yorkies, this is a form of stress and can cause innappropriate elimination, so I wouldn't push Bdog too far too soon.
The easiest and quickest way for you all to bond is by taking walks together. |