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reggies mom · 01-04-2011, 09:26 AM

He definately is not playing, it is an agressive attack. The poor cats are terrified of him and when he is doing this they are usually trying to get on their feet and away from him.
I do notice that he is the most agressive with two of the cats in particular which just happen to be the two that are friendliest to me. I think Reggie might be jealous. He does think he is the boss of the house and everything in it, me included.
Sounds like socialization training is needed here as a couple of you have mentioned. Reggie was never really socialized. I tried the dog park a few times but the really big dogs with owners that did not pay close enough attention scared me (and Reggie) so we stopped going.
I will look into some training/socialization classes to see if that will help.
Thanks everyone

01-04-2011, 09:26 AM	#9
reggies mom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14	He definately is not playing, it is an agressive attack. The poor cats are terrified of him and when he is doing this they are usually trying to get on their feet and away from him. I do notice that he is the most agressive with two of the cats in particular which just happen to be the two that are friendliest to me. I think Reggie might be jealous. He does think he is the boss of the house and everything in it, me included. Sounds like socialization training is needed here as a couple of you have mentioned. Reggie was never really socialized. I tried the dog park a few times but the really big dogs with owners that did not pay close enough attention scared me (and Reggie) so we stopped going. I will look into some training/socialization classes to see if that will help. Thanks everyone Last edited by reggies mom; 01-04-2011 at 09:28 AM.