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10-01-2009, 10:43 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Audubon, Pa
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| Yorky Aggression We have had a yorkie for about 4 months now. We got it when it was 9 months old. I have been training it to obey simple instructions such as sit, stay, come, heel, etc. Seems to listen to me very well. My wife and daughter get marginal results but they are getting better. I feel the dog looks to me as more of the leader in the family since I am the one doing most of the training. However, the dog seems very protective of my wife. On several occassions the dog has acted very aggressive towards me and my daughter. This happens when the dog is sitting with my wife on the couch for example and we walk into the room. Particularly if my wife is asleep. Once this happens I am able to tell the dog to sit and he will eventually listen to me. But the intitial aggressive behavior troubles me. It hasn't bitten anyone but I feel that may be next unless I do something to stop this behavior. Any ideas? |
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10-01-2009, 12:46 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Milesburg, PA USA
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| Don't you wish we could read their minds?! I feed, play with, and otherwise take care of my male, Gus - my son says (truthfully) 'I do nothing to encourage him' - and still Gus is first to hear him come inside, and even if he's on my lap - runs to him, jumps up and wants to play. Totally ignores me til he leaves! If you figure it out - let me know! LOL BTW - He was just 1 year old. |
10-01-2009, 01:09 PM | #3 |
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| Who feeds him? He is protecting your wife. She will need to discipline him by putting him on the floor immediately when he exhibits this behavior. When he stops she can invite him back next to her. Keep practicing so he gets the idea by coming in the room, then leaving, and come back in, each time disciplining any aggressive reaction. Also you and your daughter can give him treats when he responds appropriately.
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10-02-2009, 04:05 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Audubon, Pa
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| Thanks for the input. As far a feeding both my wife and myself feed him whoever is available a feeding time. However, I must say my wife tends to baby him with less discipline than I do. |
10-02-2009, 05:19 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Why would you call your dog an 'it' ? Just curious.....don't mean to be offensive but it sounds like maybe you have some bonding issues ? there's alot of good advise on the site - you could read the training threads - or do a search using the words agression - that may help you - |
10-02-2009, 05:28 AM | #6 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO
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i was just wondering myself, there was never a mention of he/she you always say it or the dog, but never she's a good girl, or he's got a biting issue. Hmmm......well i think there's your first clue, maybe you need to bond with IT and turn IT into a name, a face, a personality and you will understand IT a little bit better i also agree with the above poster about putting the dog on the floor and giving NO attention until it stops the aggression and practice this over and over until he/she gets the idea that there is no lap time when he/she is being mean | |
10-02-2009, 03:01 PM | #7 | |
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As to pushing a dog to the ground it only increases fear and aggression. I would say that it needs you all to take it to a vet with behaviour training and get some help. Cause it unless "it" is his or her name does have bonding concerns and they are with you. JL
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