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Originally Posted by justjayma  In my defense, I would NEVER allow my kids to bully the dog. They TEASE like they tease a sibling. Playing keep away with him, or tug of war. It was playing, not bullying. I'm sorry, but I turned to here for some suggestions, not judgment. I am new at this little dog stuff, and thought I could find some suggestions here. Notice, I did NOT say, who wants my dog, he bit my kids. I said HELP. They are NOT terrorizing him, and I have made very firm and clear rules from this point forward that they are not allowed to play roughly with him any more. I myself am guilty of playing roughly with him, playing tug of war, etc. But we don't anymore. I didn't realize how wrong a message it is sending to the dog. But I do now. Thanks for all your advice. |
I have raised many Yorkies with my young children over the years...they are adults now. I know what you mean by "tease play"...unfortunately my youngest loved to play tug of war and keep the toy away...and she was the only in our family ever bit by any Yorkie...and it was several times...I put a stop to this type of play and the biting stopped...she forgot once and teased "Tricket" with a baseball cap...she was bit really well on her leg...and finally learned.
These types of games make Yorkiea agressive according to Victoria Stillwell and all the dog experts...and I saw it first hand so I agree...and have him neutered if he is not...best wishes