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Originally Posted by Yorkster When a new dog comes into the house there is a change of dynamics among the dogs. You may want to get a basic book on dog behavior.
Do not tolerate this behavior. You need to be the Alpha dog! It may come back to haunt you when you least expect it and would never leave them out together. Once they start like this, sometimes it is a long running problem. Remember you are the boss. |
I'm pretty new at this, but spend a lot of time at the trainers...one thing I've learned is just that THE HUMAN is the boss. Also, when the dogs are at dog club, the goal is to keep the alpha's from being to aggressive and to booster the confidence of the submissive dogs....of course, I don't exactly know how to do this as their seem to be endless shades of grey, so I'm no help at all...but I'm concerned that by supporting the alphas feelings of being in control, you're just supporting his need to beat up on the little guy.
Aren't their any professionals out there on yorkie talk who can help out? I know I'd be lost without our trainer, she's great! P.S. I don't like to ask her for too much free advice, but when I see her later this week, I'll try to run this by her, maybe she'll have something good to offer!
Also, for what it's worth, it took Ginger (new dog)and Kirby (long time resident)several months to work out their roles with each other...
Good luck!