while my yorkie has no problems such as these, I did have a French Brittany spaniel years ago that had similair issues. im no trainer, but we did overcome her aggression together. took some time, but we got through it. she was a rescue and was abused.
I have no idea your circumstances and can't begin to imagine what is going through your little girls head but perhaps give this a try.
I invited other dogs over every couple days, and kept maddie in a pen within eyesight. it was frustrating at first, because she would go nuts, but I just calmly played with the other dog. everyday, I would move the pen a bit closer to our play. after a few days, she did not bark anymore. over a few weeks, she was in the pen only inches from where I played with another dog.
finally I got rid of the pen and while holding her I continued to play with the other dog. I only did this for 10 minutes at a time, then back in the pen. after another week, I played with the other dog without holding her at all. she would not get involved, but the was not aggresive. within another week, she was playing as well. everytime she finished a 10 minute playtime, I made sure she new how excited I was.
it worked, and lasted. not saying this will work for you, but on a limited budget, it might be worth a try. just be sure to be confident and strong while doing this. try to limit the stress around her, in front of her. I know that's hard, but as others have mentioned, dogs really feel our emotions. unfortunatley, they don't always understand them. dogs are really tuned in to body language, but they have a difficult time in figuring out where it is directed the majority of the time(.my oppinion)
best wishes. |