Please Someone Help!!!!!!

[Proud Mommy]

I am supposed to be doing my homework right now but my little girl is driving me nuts She is under my chair and she won't stop growling.

Ok this is why... My little girls HATES my son!! I know, I know, hate is a strong word but it's true. If she could, I am convinced she would tear him limb from limb!!!

He is not being malicious but still!! He is 6 years old and FULL of energy. He will run down the stairs or jump off the couch and it scares her. He doesn't do anything to her personally.

So now of course anytime she hears him she starts barking like crazy!!!! If he is sitting on the floor watching TV and she hears a noise she will run over to him and bite him. She has even drawn blood twice

I don't know what to do because I reprimand him at times for scaring her when it probably should be her that is having the time out

He has come to hate her!!!!!! I will NOT,NOT,NOT,NOT, be without my dog, but I don't know how to stop the behavior on both parts (skin and fur).

Help what do I do???????

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

I am supposed to be doing my homework right now but my little girl is driving me nuts She is under my chair and she won't stop growling.

Ok this is why... My little girls HATES my son!! I know, I know, hate is a strong word but it's true. If she could, I am convinced she would tear him limb from limb!!!

He is not being malicious but still!! He is 6 years old and FULL of energy. He will run down the stairs or jump off the couch and it scares her. He doesn't do anything to her personally.

So now of course anytime she hears him she starts barking like crazy!!!! If he is sitting on the floor watching TV and she hears a noise she will run over to him and bite him. She has even drawn blood twice

I don't know what to do because I reprimand him at times for scaring her when it probably should be her that is having the time out

He has come to hate her!!!!!! I will NOT,NOT,NOT,NOT, be without my dog, but I don't know how to stop the behavior on both parts (skin and fur).

Help what do I do???????

At 6 he knows better, she doesn't. But yes - she should get a time out. Immediately when it happens you say "Time out" and put her in a confined space (preferably a crate) IGNORE her. If she comes out and does it again she gets another time out. Repeat until it sinks in...

You can also have HIM work with her on commands with treats. That way she learns he is not scary.

For the loud noises I'd consult a trainer or some positive training books.

[Proud Mommy]

I am trying to post a video of what she does but I can't figure it out I did it the other day and now I can't remember

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Erin

At 6 he knows better, she doesn't. But yes - she should get a time out. Immediately when it happens you say "Time out" and put her in a confined space (preferably a crate) IGNORE her. If she comes out and does it again she gets another time out. Repeat until it sinks in...

You can also have HIM work with her on commands with treats. That way she learns he is not scary.

For the loud noises I'd consult a trainer or some positive training books.

I will try her crate I tried holding her down until she was calm like Ceasar Milan suggests but it does nothing maybe I'm doing it wrong

When it happens I get on to my son and send him upstairs, because you are absolutely right, he knows better and she does not, that is why I tend to protect her more... but...

I think by me doing that I have made him resent her and given her in a round about way permission to continue

I have really put myself in a predicament

[Erin]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

I will try her crate I tried holding her down until she was calm like Ceasar Milan suggests but it does nothing maybe I'm doing it wrong

When it happens I get on to my son and send him upstairs, because you are absolutely right, he knows better and she does not, that is why I tend to protect her more... but...

I think by me doing that I have made him resent her and given her in a round about way permission to continue

I have really put myself in a predicament

Just because he knows better doesn't mean she should get away with it. I'm just saying you can reason with him. With her it will take consistency and training.

Don't do what Cesar does... It won't help. You weren't doing it wrong. HE does it wrong....

Just BE consistent. It's called NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. She has to earn your attention. If she chooses to be obnoxious she can be obnoxious in her crate but she doesn't get to hang out with you. If she wants to be petted (by you OR by your son) she has to sit first, or whatever you choose. Carry treats with you AT ALL TIMES. If you hear the loud noise you know she reacts to (in our case, the stupid NEXTEL chirp on the commercial) be ready to distract her right away and call her back to you. Give her a treat for coming and ignore the barking.

[LBrooks323]

Originally Posted by Proud Mommy

I am supposed to be doing my homework right now but my little girl is driving me nuts She is under my chair and she won't stop growling.

Ok this is why... My little girls HATES my son!! I know, I know, hate is a strong word but it's true. If she could, I am convinced she would tear him limb from limb!!!

He is not being malicious but still!! He is 6 years old and FULL of energy. He will run down the stairs or jump off the couch and it scares her. He doesn't do anything to her personally.

So now of course anytime she hears him she starts barking like crazy!!!! If he is sitting on the floor watching TV and she hears a noise she will run over to him and bite him. She has even drawn blood twice

I don't know what to do because I reprimand him at times for scaring her when it probably should be her that is having the time out

He has come to hate her!!!!!! I will NOT,NOT,NOT,NOT, be without my dog, but I don't know how to stop the behavior on both parts (skin and fur).

Help what do I do???????

How old is your yorkie?

[JeanieK]

Your dog is wise to hate your son. That kind of behavior could seriously injure her or even kill her.

Your sons behavior needs to be corrected and then you can start to undo the damage that has been done, by letting the dog see that you, as the pack leader, are able to control the rest of the pack.

Your dog is telling you that your pack is out of control and that you are not doing your job as the pack leader.

watch a few episodes of the dog whisperer and you will know what I am talking aobut.

sorry to souind so harsh, but that is exdactly the reason why many breeders REFUSE to sell to people with small children,.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by Erin

Just because he knows better doesn't mean she should get away with it. I'm just saying you can reason with him. With her it will take consistency and training.

Don't do what Cesar does... It won't help. You weren't doing it wrong. HE does it wrong....

Just BE consistent. It's called NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. She has to earn your attention. If she chooses to be obnoxious she can be obnoxious in her crate but she doesn't get to hang out with you. If she wants to be petted (by you OR by your son) she has to sit first, or whatever you choose. Carry treats with you AT ALL TIMES. If you hear the loud noise you know she reacts to (in our case, the stupid NEXTEL chirp on the commercial) be ready to distract her right away and call her back to you. Give her a treat for coming and ignore the barking.

Cesar's methods are very efffective. dogs do not understand time outs and it will not correct the problem. You are dealing with the wrong pack member.


You have to change your behavior before you can change the dogs. If your child doesn't listen to you, or respect you, why do you expect the dog to.

[Buddy-licious]

I feel for you but I have a solution....or at least it worked beautifully for us!! I have posted recently about Buddy barking, chatting, growling, jabbering, etc....he was driving us crazy. Someone posted to put coins in a coke can (cover the top with duct tape) ....every time Buddy started in on one of his "chatty cathy" stages we would shake the can and say, NO BARK!! It worked the first time we did it!!!! My DH keeps a can beside his chair and I have one beside my chair....if Buddy starts barking & jabbering we shake the can and he immediately STOPS!!!! We were amazed!!! Also works with the door bell....when the door bell rings we shake the can and say, "no bark"!!! He has now stopped barking at the door bell!!!!
I only used the cans for about 2 or 3 days and the jabbering/barking stopped!!! Now I just have to say, "no bark"!!! It was a miracle solution for us!!!

(I need to thank Ms. Carol (her Yorkie is also named Buddy) for this suggestion)!!!

BUT.....I do think you need to address the issue with your son too....he has to do his part too. He cannot continue to upset your furbaby!!! Good Luck!!!!

[JeanieK]

When my dogs bark at the cat, and the cat is under the sofa and is afraid to come out. I stand by the sofa and bare my teeth and growl a low growl.

The first time I did this, I had to snap at them like a dog would, using my hand as a mouth. Now I can do it from a distance, just by growling and baring my teeth to them.

it probably sounds dumb, but it is the language that they understand.

Dogs do not understand time outs at all. By the time you put them in the carte, they have no idea what they ar being crated for. Most likely they think it is because they let you catch them.

[Buddy-licious]

I wish you luck!!!!

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Erin

Just because he knows better doesn't mean she should get away with it. I'm just saying you can reason with him. With her it will take consistency and training.

Don't do what Cesar does... It won't help. You weren't doing it wrong. HE does it wrong....

Just BE consistent. It's called NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. She has to earn your attention. If she chooses to be obnoxious she can be obnoxious in her crate but she doesn't get to hang out with you. If she wants to be petted (by you OR by your son) she has to sit first, or whatever you choose. Carry treats with you AT ALL TIMES. If you hear the loud noise you know she reacts to (in our case, the stupid NEXTEL chirp on the commercial) be ready to distract her right away and call her back to you. Give her a treat for coming and ignore the barking.

Thank you so much... I will try

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by LBrooks323

How old is your yorkie?

She is 1 year 7 months

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Your dog is wise to hate your son. That kind of behavior could seriously injure her or even kill her.

Your sons behavior needs to be corrected and then you can start to undo the damage that has been done, by letting the dog see that you, as the pack leader, are able to control the rest of the pack.

Your dog is telling you that your pack is out of control and that you are not doing your job as the pack leader.

watch a few episodes of the dog whisperer and you will know what I am talking aobut.

sorry to souind so harsh, but that is exdactly the reason why many breeders REFUSE to sell to people with small children,.

Wow

[Proud Mommy]

Originally Posted by Buddy-licious

I feel for you but I have a solution....or at least it worked beautifully for us!! I have posted recently about Buddy barking, chatting, growling, jabbering, etc....he was driving us crazy. Someone posted to put coins in a coke can (cover the top with duct tape) ....every time Buddy started in on one of his "chatty cathy" stages we would shake the can and say, NO BARK!! It worked the first time we did it!!!! My DH keeps a can beside his chair and I have one beside my chair....if Buddy starts barking & jabbering we shake the can and he immediately STOPS!!!! We were amazed!!! Also works with the door bell....when the door bell rings we shake the can and say, "no bark"!!! He has now stopped barking at the door bell!!!!
I only used the cans for about 2 or 3 days and the jabbering/barking stopped!!! Now I just have to say, "no bark"!!! It was a miracle solution for us!!!

(I need to thank Ms. Carol (her Yorkie is also named Buddy) for this suggestion)!!!

BUT.....I do think you need to address the issue with your son too....he has to do his part too. He cannot continue to upset your furbaby!!! Good Luck!!!!

Thank you... Good suggestion. And I am trying with my son, but I understand why he so upset. He just started telling me that I love the dogs more than him. So I need to reassure him that I love him just as much as I love my dogs I didn't know he was feeling this way I spend a lot of time with my babies so now I need to find something to do with just him