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maximax99 · 10-05-2016, 09:10 PM

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the site and am glad I found you. I have a question. Two months ago we got Dachshund/Havanese (Maya) mix female (spayed). We brought her home because our 8 year old Yorkie (Moody) male (fixed) was becoming lethargic. It was absolutely wonderful. He spruced right up. They were great buds and were playing and having a great time with each other. Two days ago while she was at my feet, Moody attacked her and I had to separate them before they got hurt. Put them back on the floor and they got along just fine. Last night, he attacked her two times. This evening 5 times. I don't know what to do to stop his behavior. I get on the floor and they play with me but Moody has become very protective of us for no apparent reason. Any suggestions on how to rectify this behavior. I know it is my fault because they aren't looking at me or my wife as being alpha and behaving accordingly. I just concerned with letting them fight it out as Moody will be the one who gets hurt and I don't think that is the answer. Thanks for any help you can provide.

10-05-2016, 09:10 PM	#1
maximax99 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 1	8 Year Old Yorkie - 8 month Old Dachshund/Havanese Mix Behavior Issue Hi everyone, I'm new to the site and am glad I found you. I have a question. Two months ago we got Dachshund/Havanese (Maya) mix female (spayed). We brought her home because our 8 year old Yorkie (Moody) male (fixed) was becoming lethargic. It was absolutely wonderful. He spruced right up. They were great buds and were playing and having a great time with each other. Two days ago while she was at my feet, Moody attacked her and I had to separate them before they got hurt. Put them back on the floor and they got along just fine. Last night, he attacked her two times. This evening 5 times. I don't know what to do to stop his behavior. I get on the floor and they play with me but Moody has become very protective of us for no apparent reason. Any suggestions on how to rectify this behavior. I know it is my fault because they aren't looking at me or my wife as being alpha and behaving accordingly. I just concerned with letting them fight it out as Moody will be the one who gets hurt and I don't think that is the answer. Thanks for any help you can provide.