Lexie , No you are not the only one with an aggressive Yorkie. I too have one.
I have 6 Yorkies. My second female was just fine with my first female (who is 1 yr older) When my second female turned 18 mos she "attacked " my first female. 6 mos later she "attacked" my adopted 8 yo female.
This aggression is so bad and the fights are vicious if one of my females gets to close to her. I have done everything in my power to change her and have also gone to a "behaviorist" and a dog psysic twice. About a year ago I read that aggressive behavior in a female starts about when they are 18-24 mos old (if they are going to be that way) and Tinkerbell was 19 mos when she started being aggressive. The trainer on Dog Whisper (Ceasor) claims aggressive behavior is the "owners fault" and that aggressive females and males can be changed. I have invited him to my house but he has not responded.LOL
For almost 3 years now I have had to keep my aggressive female totally isolated from my 2 other females 24/7. I also have 2 males that aggression is not even on their list of qualitys and are very lovable and Moma"s boys.
The funny thing is that a have a almost 3 yr old , 2lb 9os (very small) female who my aggressive female just loves to pieces and there has never been a issue at all. They even sleep together. I just don't understand why their behavior is so different.
Some people have told me to have my aggresive female "put down" or give her away but my Husband and I can't stand the thought.
We are leaving town tomorrow for the YTNR Ball in Nashville. Last year I brought my aggressive female and I was a nevous wreck a fight would break out the whole time. This year she is staying home and my Son is coming to house sit for us.
Sorry for the long post but hopefully this answers the original post and to let you know Lexie you are not alone.
Janie
Cincinnati, Ohio |