My 3 year old female spayed Yorkie has always been dominant and "hyper"; however she seems to be getting worse, and has been on Prozac for over a year. She barks incessantly and out of proportion if she sees someone out the window, walking down the street. It's embarassing taking her for walks - she runs toward people, cars, animals, barking like crazy - nothing works. I have to pick her up to get her away from the situation and she becomes agressive with me. She's hypervigilant and hypersensitive - bathing and drying her is a nightmare - she growls, bares her teeth, snaps and bites. If she has something in her mouth that is dangerous for her, we cant get it away from her - she bites us. Now she lunged at her mom's face and has broken skin recently. Her first reaction if she is scared or in pain or some uncomfortable body sensation is to jump at us and mouth us or snap. We are taking her to the vet to discuss this, but I'm afraid she wont get any better. We cant implement a behavioral plan because my dad lives with us and will undo anything we try (this is a certainty, no point in discussing it). She is a beautiful, and often affectionate, loving little girl, but is turning into a nightmare. Can anyone offer some help or encouragement?
