Really quick before I get to your dog, regarding posting on YT - I've never ever had a problem like that. I take a really long time somtimes to post because I'll have to stop in the middle of it to attend to something, or open another window to access a link for someone, never had a problem. Maybe it's your virus protection software or something giving you an issue - idk, maybe addministration can help you, but we definatly don't all have that problem.
Ok, your dog - there are 2 possibilities here - she's either extremely insecure due to possibly abuse or neglact BEFORE you got her, or she has some sort of neurological disorder. A veterinary neurologist can determin if this is the case (and it's very possible, I've seen a very bad case in a Boston Terrier, nothing could be done for this dog).
If you can have a vet specialist rule out an imbalance, then training by a highly skilled professional is in order. If this dog is so vicious that you have to do the things you do every day (muzzling etc.) there's is just no way I'm comfortable having you handle this on your own.
How does this happen? Dogs NEED leadership, they are pack animals and packs have orders of hiarchie (there's a "pack leader" and the rest are followers). You're dog is definatly ment to be a follower, I know it probably seems the oposite, but leaders in the dog world are calm and sure of themselves, your dog is definatly NOT. I'm not trying to sound mean here, but you're dog does not feel that you are a strong enough leader to trust and follow and has taken his insecurity to the extreme. It takes someone VERY confident who can keep all emotions in check to deal with a dog this bad. The techinques involved are difficult and not for the inexperienced, and some people are not cut out for it no matter how much they learn.
That being said, I know you said you've used trainers, well the thing is, sooooo many "dog trainers" are just self proclaimed and can not deal with cases like this. The way I see it you have two options if a neurological disorder is ruled out - keep searching for a GREAT trainer who is proficiant at handling cases like this. Option 2 - find a reputable Yorkie rescue to take her and help her.
I'm sorry, but if you are this emotional and distressed (which is 100% understandable) than you are not in a position to handle this dog. I know you want to help him (or her, sorry I can't remember), but the best thing you can do is get a professional to help or take the dog off your hands. It's what's BEST FOR THE DOG. He's sooooo extremely stressed every single moment if he's behaving this way, that he is not having a good life right now. I wish I could direct you to a good trainer or rescue, but I don't live near you, so hopefully someone else can. Good luck and just remember, you have to do what's best for the dog, not you, and giving him to a rescue with experience people who rehabilitate dogs all the time may if fact be what's best for you both. |