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02-11-2008, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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| My Yorkie is Showing me his Teeth aggressively, need advice I have 2 1/2 year old Yorkie, Squirt. Lately (in the past week or 2) whenever I try to cuddle him or pet him when he is laying down he glares at me and will growl and show his top teeth. He has never ever done this since we've had him (which was since age 3 mo.) I tell him "No" and try to stare him down, showing him I am the Dominant, and, while that does work and he'll look away, he still will grumble-growl and show his teeth. If any of you have advice on how to correct this behavior issue, I would love to hear it. Thanks! Squirt's Mommy |
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02-11-2008, 03:56 PM | #2 |
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| Hi and welcome. I am sure someone will be able to give you great advice. Could little squirt be hurt or in pain and acts out so as not to be touched?
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02-11-2008, 06:34 PM | #3 |
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| If after you have him vet checked to make sure nothing is wrong then he is just being a terrier. They can be a grumpy lot.
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02-11-2008, 06:38 PM | #4 |
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| Thanks for the welcome! No, he's not in any pain....he's just being "testy" and "terrier"-ish I think. Am hoping to find out ways to put that behavior pattern in check so he doesn't think it's acceptable and remembers who's The Pack Leader |
02-16-2008, 11:37 PM | #5 |
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| Why dont you show him your teeths too this way he'll know you are been serious. Na just kidding i dont want you guys end up figthing every day.
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02-17-2008, 01:48 PM | #6 |
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| I agree there maybe something wrong with him! get him checked out...
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02-17-2008, 02:32 PM | #7 |
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| Chewy HATES to be disturbed when he sleeps. if you try to move him, he will do the same thing. I talk calmly to him and tell him to be a good boy as I move him... It seems to help. He is just cranky when tired that's all....
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02-17-2008, 03:12 PM | #8 |
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| Punkin used to growl every once in a while when he moved her. i.e. If she was sleeping on the couch when this happened we would set her on the floor and she wouldn't be allowed back up for a while. We only had to do this a couple of times and she has stopped completely. In fact if we say we are getting up or moving she jumps up and moves herself. They are pretty smart little dogs |
08-27-2011, 01:40 PM | #9 |
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| showing teeth??? All you have to do is this... There is nothing wrong with the dog... Next time yorkie shows teeth, roll up a mag or newspaper and wack him(her) on the butt... its that simple. |
08-27-2011, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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| Have the vet check him thoroughly as you have no idea what may be going on causing this - he could be ill and this is the only sign so far. Please don't assume he is okay. Once the vet check is complete and totally clean bill of health, I would try this. Stop the growling and teeth showing at once. If you must and he won't respect you any other way, say "No"(please no anger/frustration), place your hand in the dog's back neck skin, gather it up and hold - just like another dog will do when disciplining a fellow dog. Don't choke or hang the dog - just grab and hold, being careful not to pull on the trachea from too much tension. If he hasn't enough skin there to hold it without causing throat tightness, just gather up the hair w/out pulling it. Say "No" first and then just sit there calmly and hold until the dog gives in and looks away or relaxes. Allow him to move away from you if he wants after that so collect and calm himself. Keep eye contact with the dog at all times until he looks away while you are holding him by the neck skin or hair and don't hurry the session. He must back down and not you. You are not hurting him just teaching him you have ultimate sway in any situation and it is a good thing for him to quietly learn. Once he has given in, break the eye contact, get up and matter of factly go about your business. This let's the dog know that once he gives up, all is okay and the scene is over and no continuing tension - live just flows on nicely. He will learn that once your hand touches his neck, a look away or give up and all will go back to normal. Eventually, he will learn not to growl/show teeth in the first place as he knows it will lead to a moment of correction and he will strive to avoid that. That technique is for emergency situations only but a better way is to engage in a good behavior modification training program there at home(you can ready about it on the net and here in our Library) and get the dog used to looking to you, and not itself, as leader. Plus, this type training forges a close bond with you and your dog, is fun and rewarding for both and teaches the dog to automatically respond to your command so a simply "no" or "uh oh" will stop any aggression. I hope this doesn't anger or upset you and I posted just what I would try if I were in the situation. So many people seem to ask for some help and then get offended for giving one's thoughts. But I would not think that a growling/teeth showing dog is normal and would have him physically checked out first. We do not need to and should not want to live with aggressive dogs. It sure can escalate from there when they see no one disagrees with that type of behavior.
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08-27-2011, 03:36 PM | #11 |
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| Another thing you might try at the first sign of aggression and I mean the first - is to clap your hands sharply, say "no" and slide over and take the dog's position on the couch or chair away from him so that he has to give way and get down each time he aggresses. Use a small couch pillow or something like that if you prefer to move his body off his place on the couch/chair/bed but the idea is to show that you are disagreeing with this behavior and administering a correction, which begins with his first sign of aggression and ends immediately when he backs off. He will get the idea that aggressing leads to his having to leave his place of comfort and be removed to the floor every single time it happens. Once he's himself again, you will be able to cuddle your baby again. Dogs often get quirky about their little chosen domains and decide they are in control - a notion best swiftly cleared up by you. But I can't urge you strongly enough to get your baby checked to be sure his aggression is not because he is ill or hurting and cannot show it any other way. Sick dogs are often quite cranky and don't want to be approached or hurt. You would feel terrible if you try correction, etc., and later find your baby was in awful pain all that while and you didn't know it or at least check him out with the vet. Best wishes to you.
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08-27-2011, 05:03 PM | #12 |
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| this is a 3 year old thread hope Squirt's mommy got the problem solved |
08-27-2011, 05:59 PM | #13 |
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| I usually post just the same for anyone to read on a topic if it comes up.
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08-28-2011, 08:04 AM | #14 |
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| showing teeth Are you supposed to take the dog to the doctor everytime he/she shows teeth??? cmon people... wake up. |
08-28-2011, 11:02 AM | #15 |
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| Oh, no, just the first time a regular, well-behaved dog exhibits this kind of behavior. Dogs are often aggressive when ill or in pain so you want to rule all of that out before you start to train him not to aggress.
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