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Clocey · 02-02-2007, 08:15 AM

Rocky and Woody usually fight over food, toys, greeting us as we come in the door, and sometimes if they are just starting out as playing but one becomes real aggressive.

We love both of these dogs and are at wits end as what to do. Woody will "over groom" himself which the Vet said is anxiety. They tried him on steroids and that was useless. I have noticed that he will only chew and lick his leg if he doesn't get his way. We have been trying to avoid the whines and wimpering as he chews on his leg and licks all the hair out, since the Vet thinks this is for attention.

We are beginning to think that it isn't fair to our dogs to keep them both together. Maybe they would be happier apart, but we sure would miss one of them.

02-02-2007, 08:15 AM	#8
Clocey Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 29	The agression can come on over anything Rocky and Woody usually fight over food, toys, greeting us as we come in the door, and sometimes if they are just starting out as playing but one becomes real aggressive. We love both of these dogs and are at wits end as what to do. Woody will "over groom" himself which the Vet said is anxiety. They tried him on steroids and that was useless. I have noticed that he will only chew and lick his leg if he doesn't get his way. We have been trying to avoid the whines and wimpering as he chews on his leg and licks all the hair out, since the Vet thinks this is for attention. We are beginning to think that it isn't fair to our dogs to keep them both together. Maybe they would be happier apart, but we sure would miss one of them.