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mich_cain · 12-30-2015, 07:11 AM

Sadie has always been docile and loving. When my parents came to stay with us for the last 2 months she suddenly started showing signs of aggression when you disturb her when she is sleeping or pick her up when she doesn't want to be. She never did this before the company came. I am wondering if she is "resource guarding" her personal space? If so, how do I stop this aggressive behavior? She usually only does it to someone else and remains calm with me. Will she go back to normal after the company leaves and her routine is brought back? I don't want her to continue to nip at visitors. I know you can't spank yorkies, so what form of punishment should I use when she does this? Unfortunately she is usually on the other side of the room and away from me when this happens.

Any advice would be appreciated. I want her to go back to my cuddly harmless little girl. she is not too far gone yet, so I am sure we can turn her back around.

12-30-2015, 07:11 AM	#1
mich_cain Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Greenwood, DE, USA Posts: 47	Resource Guarding/Personal Space Issues? Need Help Sadie has always been docile and loving. When my parents came to stay with us for the last 2 months she suddenly started showing signs of aggression when you disturb her when she is sleeping or pick her up when she doesn't want to be. She never did this before the company came. I am wondering if she is "resource guarding" her personal space? If so, how do I stop this aggressive behavior? She usually only does it to someone else and remains calm with me. Will she go back to normal after the company leaves and her routine is brought back? I don't want her to continue to nip at visitors. I know you can't spank yorkies, so what form of punishment should I use when she does this? Unfortunately she is usually on the other side of the room and away from me when this happens. Any advice would be appreciated. I want her to go back to my cuddly harmless little girl. she is not too far gone yet, so I am sure we can turn her back around.