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Jax_Mom · 01-24-2014, 11:26 PM

Hi.... I am Jax_Mom and I need Help!

I actually have three little kids. Pitty Pat, a Yorkie, is 3, Jax, a Yorkie, is 4 & Sadie, a Pekingese, is 5.

When we decide to add Pitty Pat to our family at 5 weeks old, Jax was 1.4 yrs. and Sadie was 2.5 yrs….. For the first 8 months these three were inseparable. They played together, ate together, and slept together. They played tug of war with toys but never would they be rough with each other. Our home was a peaceful place to be.

When our Pitty was 8 months old, for no known reason, she and Sadie had a spat. I immediately scolded both. Everything was fine for a couple of days then they had another spat, no reason, no food, no toys or treats were around. Once again I scolded them. All went well until the next day. It was an all out dog fight. Pitty Pat had Sadie by the ear and would NOT let go. She was vicious. Her eyes were blood shot, she was growling. Sadie could not get a hold of Pitty but was also growling. We finally got Pitty Pat to let go by pinching her nose closed. Sadie’s ear was torn and had to be treated. Both girls are very obiedient and know their commands and are very well behaved around other k9’s …male & female. But they hate each other.

Fast Forward 2 years. We have had to split our house in half. We have doggie doors but we must always make sure that only one girl is out at a time. Jax loves them both and they both love Jax so play time has to be shared between both girls. However, if by chance, these two girls get together OMGosh! We have to pry them apart. Pitty always comes out the winner. Sadie tries her best but has never won. If they see each other through the sliders they go crazy. This has made our lives miserable. It is a constant musical chairs, baby gates, making sure doggie doors are closed, bedroom doors are closed. My husband & I having to give each other the “Alls Clear” before opening a gate or door. All three sleep in our bedroom. Pitty sleeps is in her kennel, Sadie sleeps in the master bath in her bed while Jax is chillaxing wherever he pleases.

Please Do not suggest that we give up one of our girls. How could we ever choose who is to stay and who is to leave? Our vet told us to put harnesses on each girl, leash both dogs in the same room so they could get within two feet of each other. They screamed, barked , growled, howled,
and lundged until they were so exhausted, but never once did either back down.

Our budget will not allow us to get a personal trainer.
If by chance I hit the lottery , I'll call Caesar Milan to make a house call. However my Vet told me that you have to buy lottery tickets in order to win. Figures!

Please Please tell me someone has experienced this type of behavior and found a solution….

I am one tired Momma. PLEASE HELP!!

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Pitty Pat.......... Jax ................ Sadie.....

01-24-2014, 11:26 PM	#1
Jax_Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: KY Posts: 5	Newbie Needs Help With Anger Management Hi.... I am Jax_Mom and I need Help! I actually have three little kids. Pitty Pat, a Yorkie, is 3, Jax, a Yorkie, is 4 & Sadie, a Pekingese, is 5. When we decide to add Pitty Pat to our family at 5 weeks old, Jax was 1.4 yrs. and Sadie was 2.5 yrs….. For the first 8 months these three were inseparable. They played together, ate together, and slept together. They played tug of war with toys but never would they be rough with each other. Our home was a peaceful place to be. When our Pitty was 8 months old, for no known reason, she and Sadie had a spat. I immediately scolded both. Everything was fine for a couple of days then they had another spat, no reason, no food, no toys or treats were around. Once again I scolded them. All went well until the next day. It was an all out dog fight. Pitty Pat had Sadie by the ear and would NOT let go. She was vicious. Her eyes were blood shot, she was growling. Sadie could not get a hold of Pitty but was also growling. We finally got Pitty Pat to let go by pinching her nose closed. Sadie’s ear was torn and had to be treated. Both girls are very obiedient and know their commands and are very well behaved around other k9’s …male & female. But they hate each other. Fast Forward 2 years. We have had to split our house in half. We have doggie doors but we must always make sure that only one girl is out at a time. Jax loves them both and they both love Jax so play time has to be shared between both girls. However, if by chance, these two girls get together OMGosh! We have to pry them apart. Pitty always comes out the winner. Sadie tries her best but has never won. If they see each other through the sliders they go crazy. This has made our lives miserable. It is a constant musical chairs, baby gates, making sure doggie doors are closed, bedroom doors are closed. My husband & I having to give each other the “Alls Clear” before opening a gate or door. All three sleep in our bedroom. Pitty sleeps is in her kennel, Sadie sleeps in the master bath in her bed while Jax is chillaxing wherever he pleases. Please Do not suggest that we give up one of our girls. How could we ever choose who is to stay and who is to leave? Our vet told us to put harnesses on each girl, leash both dogs in the same room so they could get within two feet of each other. They screamed, barked , growled, howled, and lundged until they were so exhausted, but never once did either back down. Our budget will not allow us to get a personal trainer. If by chance I hit the lottery , I'll call Caesar Milan to make a house call. However my Vet told me that you have to buy lottery tickets in order to win. Figures! Please Please tell me someone has experienced this type of behavior and found a solution…. I am one tired Momma. PLEASE HELP!! ............ .............. Pitty Pat.......... Jax ................ Sadie.....