I need some suggestions. We have an almost 4 year old Yorkie-Lily. She is the sweetest thing! She loves people to the point that when we go on a walk she is greeting everyone she sees sure that they want to pet her.I have really thought about making her a therapy dog b/c she is so sweet and loves people so much! We have recently gotten a 7mth old neutered male, Nuggles. He was at the Breeders until we got him with his mom, dad, brother and other Yorkies. He is very sweet, snuggly and timid. It took about a week and half for Lily to warm up to him and play. Now they are good buddies most of the time.
Problem 1- He is starting to get very aggresive, growly, snarly towards other dogs when we are walking--Lily is greeting everyone entusiastically and he is snarling and wanting to pick a fight!
Problem 2- As he has become more excitable and aggresive acting, if he gets excited about something outside and they are both running to go outside, he will start attacking Lily and nipping at her. For the most part, she submits to him. I was just doing some training with treats and he lit into her and she went back at him. They acted like they were going to kill each other
I said no very harshly and put him in the crate. I know that both being so close where treats were being used could have been a problem, but until now there have been no issues over food or treats. As near as I can tell, he is always the aggresor, although I am not sure that she doesn't snarl at him first some of the time. We purposefully got a male thinking there wouldn't be problems. I am so surprised and dismayed that my sweet little Lily's home has become so scary for her at times.
Any ideas, suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! I am about ready to send him back, but he is so sweet and loving with us!!
Thanks, Robyn