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Hello guys!

So, after a few years over seas I have come back to stay with my Grandparents for a time. They got two Yorkies a while back. they are both form the same litter

They got them after a very old dog died. But, the dogs seem to have been let lose in the house since they were born. They have utter dominance over people in the house.

I have found out that they have not been nurtured, this I assume is causing aggression from the dogs. Some days they can be fine and others they will bite people. Together they do not fight.

My grandparents it would seem, have almost ignored what they needed (not in terms of food, water and love etc but simple Human to pet relationship)

They have fleas, pretty bad. I have them booked in to have them professionally bathed and their fur cut. They are also booked with the vet.

But what should I do about the dominance thing, they do as they will. Shouting at them etc works for a short second, will continuing to do that work in time?

They are also not toilet trained, at all. They do urinate in places to cover up each others marks (as animals do) How can I go about training them? The house is rather large. I can not be watching all day.

To add to all this, my Brother has had a new born baby. The house with these dogs in it is not safe, as they like to guard the baby from each other and from people. This can make them bite people.


My grandparents are old and unaware of what is happening.

I am no dog expert, and I need advice.

Thank you guys, this needs to be sorted out soon