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luvlee · 01-08-2014, 10:17 AM

Hi all,

I haven't been on here in awhile - and I'm sorry for that. I have a serious problem with my Yorkie and 8 mo. Biewer puppy and need help. I also apologize in advance for the lengthy post - I dont' know how else to explain it.

My 7 lb, 2yr old Yorkie (Lucy) has always been a timid girl. She's skittish around strangers and was the only pup in the litter. We were very careful when we decided to bring a new puppy to our home in the fall. We waited until we were all in the home together. We showed Lucy great attention and made sure that she was considered the "senior" gal of the household. The dogs always had separate, toys, food, beds, clothes etc. Lucy was always fed/given treats/walked first (and still is.)

When we brought home a Biewer puppy in the fall, all went well at first. The two girls played together, slept together & ate together. They were also both secured in my kitchen while I was at work & the kids at school. When I came home from work, I'd find the two of them in one bed together - happy as clams.

Our Biewer is a wonderful girl - very gentle & sweet. She likes to prop herself on a person's shoulder and just hang out there. She LOVES people & most dogs, weighs 4 lbs and barks very little.

Recently, though Lucy has begun seriously attacking our Biewer (Brie.) It starts with just a stare. Fortunately, it's happened while we have all been around so we've been able to separate them quickly (there would certainly be blood drawn if they kept at it.) Brie used to not want to fight back, but now she does. For the time being, the dogs are kept in separate rooms while were out of the house and sometimes even when we're home.

Our Biewer is a teenager and will be spayed in April. I was wondering whether her scent has maybe changed and sparked something in Lucy.

Anyway, I really can use some advice and help. Will this behavior stop? Is there anything I can do to stop it? Should I seek professional help - if so, who? What can my family do????

We can't continue to live this way but we won't part with either dog - they are our loves!

Thanks for all your help and support.

Tracey

01-08-2014, 10:17 AM	#1
luvlee YT Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: secaucus, nj Posts: 483	2 yr old Yorkie attacking 8 mo. old Biewer ADVICE PLEASE!! Hi all, I haven't been on here in awhile - and I'm sorry for that. I have a serious problem with my Yorkie and 8 mo. Biewer puppy and need help. I also apologize in advance for the lengthy post - I dont' know how else to explain it. My 7 lb, 2yr old Yorkie (Lucy) has always been a timid girl. She's skittish around strangers and was the only pup in the litter. We were very careful when we decided to bring a new puppy to our home in the fall. We waited until we were all in the home together. We showed Lucy great attention and made sure that she was considered the "senior" gal of the household. The dogs always had separate, toys, food, beds, clothes etc. Lucy was always fed/given treats/walked first (and still is.) When we brought home a Biewer puppy in the fall, all went well at first. The two girls played together, slept together & ate together. They were also both secured in my kitchen while I was at work & the kids at school. When I came home from work, I'd find the two of them in one bed together - happy as clams. Our Biewer is a wonderful girl - very gentle & sweet. She likes to prop herself on a person's shoulder and just hang out there. She LOVES people & most dogs, weighs 4 lbs and barks very little. Recently, though Lucy has begun seriously attacking our Biewer (Brie.) It starts with just a stare. Fortunately, it's happened while we have all been around so we've been able to separate them quickly (there would certainly be blood drawn if they kept at it.) Brie used to not want to fight back, but now she does. For the time being, the dogs are kept in separate rooms while were out of the house and sometimes even when we're home. Our Biewer is a teenager and will be spayed in April. I was wondering whether her scent has maybe changed and sparked something in Lucy. Anyway, I really can use some advice and help. Will this behavior stop? Is there anything I can do to stop it? Should I seek professional help - if so, who? What can my family do???? We can't continue to live this way but we won't part with either dog - they are our loves! Thanks for all your help and support. Tracey