Knox aggrivates other dogs to no end! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

volumnus · 06-16-2010, 09:58 PM

I have a four pound male yorkie of seven months. He's not fixed. He is the best pet you could ever ask for. House broken. Stays out of the crate all the time and has never chewed anything. Great dog.

With one exception. He drives other dogs insane. For example, my gf has a 6 lb yorkie that is also 7 months old. My dog jumps on it over and over and over, playing of course, never giving the poor dog a moment's rest. I have to separate Knox from other dogs that visit after a while because it's as if nothing in the world exists except that other dog, and he play fights so hard he nearly does himself in. He'll sleep for two days after having a guest. It's ridiculous. I've put him in time out, yelled at him, smacked him on the but, but when other dogs are over, he goes buck wild. He's not agressive just way way way overly playful.

CJxDanielle · 06-16-2010, 10:05 PM

I'm not sure how to help with the problem but I can tell you putting him in "time out", yelling at him, and smacking him on the butt doesn't help.

He doesn't know what the time out is for.
Yelling at him isn't going to help because he is a dog, and he doesn't know what you are saying or why you are yelling. I read somewhere that yelling can make a problem worse.
And smacking him will never work. It will also probably have a negative affect on him rather than a positive one.

He needs training. Positive reinforcement training. I can't exactly help with your problem but I'm sure someone here will give you some tips!

Good Luck!

capt_noonie · 06-16-2010, 11:44 PM

While I agree with Danielle to an extent about the yelling, time out did work for us. BUT, this was well after Uni learned the commands stay, lay down, etc. She got in trouble, for I don't even remember what, and she got her "time out" in her cubby hole (where she hangs out at our shop, like one of her many rooms). We told her bad girl, and yes we did give a firm two fingered tap on her hind quarters, and told her stay bad girl.

Fast forward to 10 mins later. We got distracted and forgot about her! She was still in her cubby, and knew her 10 mins was well up but she stayed in there, but slowly started growling, telling us, I'm mad, I'm past the time out, come on!

So time out can work, IF the proper training has been worked on before. If not, they will not understand time out.

PS, your yorkie is a pup, he's gonna WANT to be buck wild all the time, it's normal!

CJxDanielle · 06-17-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

While I agree with Danielle to an extent about the yelling, time out did work for us. BUT, this was well after Uni learned the commands stay, lay down, etc. She got in trouble, for I don't even remember what, and she got her "time out" in her cubby hole (where she hangs out at our shop, like one of her many rooms). We told her bad girl, and yes we did give a firm two fingered tap on her hind quarters, and told her stay bad girl.

Fast forward to 10 mins later. We got distracted and forgot about her! She was still in her cubby, and knew her 10 mins was well up but she stayed in there, but slowly started growling, telling us, I'm mad, I'm past the time out, come on!

So time out can work, IF the proper training has been worked on before. If not, they will not understand time out.

PS, your yorkie is a pup, he's gonna WANT to be buck wild all the time, it's normal!

Well said!

Britster · 06-17-2010, 04:24 AM

Pretty much agree with all advice given above^^ however I still don't advocate time outs really, because a dogs mind doesn't work like ours. When children are put in time out, it's so they have time to think about what they've done wrong and how to make it better, a dog just sits in time out because he was told to, lol. They don't really understand the concept of time or thinking about what they did wrong so to me it's kinda pointless.

I would first recommend exercise above all. He just sounds like an excited pup, Jackson gets like this too if he's been cooped for up for days without a walk. Before allowing your pup to play with your GF's... take him on a 30 min-1 hour walk beforehand to wear him out. You should see a big difference in his energy. For example, I take Jackson to my dads home with their 2 dogs where he often gets really hyper and excited... if I, beforehand, take him to the dog park for 2 hours, or a nice long walk, he goes into the house calmly and he still plays with the other dogs, he's just not as straightforward in his play.

Also, I definitely always like to recommend training behind exercise. Training is so key in having a fun and enjoyable dog to be around, even if its just the basic sit, stay, down, etc. Training can be fun, a wonderful bonding experience between a person and a dog, and it makes both lives a little easier. It also gives the dog mind a lot to think about and wears them out mentally.

Rhetts_mama · 06-17-2010, 04:38 AM

Have you tried wearing his little butt out BEFORE you let him play with other dogs? A long walk or a vigorous game of fetch can go a long way towards expending some excess energy.

Also, he's 7 months old - he is going to be a ball of pure energy just because of his age. Some now may be related to hormones starting to kick in. Do you plan on having him neutered?

Pa Yorkie Mom · 06-17-2010, 05:26 AM

I agree before a guest comes over, or you take them somewhere exercise can really help. A long walk or vigorous play time, like chasing a ball. A well exercised dog can be a much calmer dog. We had to do this before all groomer appointments when Pistol was younger or he was so excited he would wiggle all over the place making his groomer work twice as hard. Exercise worked for us.

Maximo · 06-17-2010, 06:50 AM

Volumnus: Sounds like your boy is similar to my 1-year Teddy. He is close to being the 'perfect' dog, but he loves to wrestle and chase his brother Max and won't give him a moment's rest.

Yelling and rear end popping will only get the dog more excited, more likely to want to play fight. He might think you are joining in the fun.

When my boys really get going chasing and jumping off of furniture and they won't obey commands, I quietly put up the baby gate in the kitchen and separate them until they settle down. Once separated, they will start performing animated sits on either side of the gate -- like soldiers standing at attention -- to show me that they are 'good boys.'

I agree with Brit, Uni, and others who recommended training, loads of exercise, and maybe neutering. In addition, when your dog is with another one, get involved and work with both of them on performing a trick or playing fetch together. Usually 10 minutes of fetch or performing tricks will distract Teddy from wanting to wrestle his brother.

143julz · 06-17-2010, 06:57 AM

This is going to come in handy when I get my second one....THANKS

Maximo · 06-17-2010, 07:41 AM

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This is going to come in handy when I get my second one....THANKS

Dudley Doo is getting a sibling?! I'm so excited for you. Boy or girl?

06-16-2010, 09:58 PM	#1
volumnus Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Posts: 77	Knox aggrivates other dogs to no end! I have a four pound male yorkie of seven months. He's not fixed. He is the best pet you could ever ask for. House broken. Stays out of the crate all the time and has never chewed anything. Great dog. With one exception. He drives other dogs insane. For example, my gf has a 6 lb yorkie that is also 7 months old. My dog jumps on it over and over and over, playing of course, never giving the poor dog a moment's rest. I have to separate Knox from other dogs that visit after a while because it's as if nothing in the world exists except that other dog, and he play fights so hard he nearly does himself in. He'll sleep for two days after having a guest. It's ridiculous. I've put him in time out, yelled at him, smacked him on the but, but when other dogs are over, he goes buck wild. He's not agressive just way way way overly playful.

06-16-2010, 11:44 PM	#3
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	While I agree with Danielle to an extent about the yelling, time out did work for us. BUT, this was well after Uni learned the commands stay, lay down, etc. She got in trouble, for I don't even remember what, and she got her "time out" in her cubby hole (where she hangs out at our shop, like one of her many rooms). We told her bad girl, and yes we did give a firm two fingered tap on her hind quarters, and told her stay bad girl. Fast forward to 10 mins later. We got distracted and forgot about her! She was still in her cubby, and knew her 10 mins was well up but she stayed in there, but slowly started growling, telling us, I'm mad, I'm past the time out, come on! So time out can work, IF the proper training has been worked on before. If not, they will not understand time out. PS, your yorkie is a pup, he's gonna WANT to be buck wild all the time, it's normal! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 06-16-2010 at 11:45 PM.

06-17-2010, 04:24 AM	#5
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Pretty much agree with all advice given above^^ however I still don't advocate time outs really, because a dogs mind doesn't work like ours. When children are put in time out, it's so they have time to think about what they've done wrong and how to make it better, a dog just sits in time out because he was told to, lol. They don't really understand the concept of time or thinking about what they did wrong so to me it's kinda pointless. I would first recommend exercise above all. He just sounds like an excited pup, Jackson gets like this too if he's been cooped for up for days without a walk. Before allowing your pup to play with your GF's... take him on a 30 min-1 hour walk beforehand to wear him out. You should see a big difference in his energy. For example, I take Jackson to my dads home with their 2 dogs where he often gets really hyper and excited... if I, beforehand, take him to the dog park for 2 hours, or a nice long walk, he goes into the house calmly and he still plays with the other dogs, he's just not as straightforward in his play. Also, I definitely always like to recommend training behind exercise. Training is so key in having a fun and enjoyable dog to be around, even if its just the basic sit, stay, down, etc. Training can be fun, a wonderful bonding experience between a person and a dog, and it makes both lives a little easier. It also gives the dog mind a lot to think about and wears them out mentally. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 06-17-2010 at 04:27 AM.

06-17-2010, 06:57 AM	#9
143julz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,294	This is going to come in handy when I get my second one....THANKS __________________ Dudley Doo and Dexter too!!! RIP (12/93-10/08) MY LIL JULZ!!!

06-16-2010, 10:05 PM	#2
CJxDanielle No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 359	I'm not sure how to help with the problem but I can tell you putting him in "time out", yelling at him, and smacking him on the butt doesn't help. He doesn't know what the time out is for. Yelling at him isn't going to help because he is a dog, and he doesn't know what you are saying or why you are yelling. I read somewhere that yelling can make a problem worse. And smacking him will never work. It will also probably have a negative affect on him rather than a positive one. He needs training. Positive reinforcement training. I can't exactly help with your problem but I'm sure someone here will give you some tips! Good Luck!

06-17-2010, 04:38 AM	#6
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	Have you tried wearing his little butt out BEFORE you let him play with other dogs? A long walk or a vigorous game of fetch can go a long way towards expending some excess energy. Also, he's 7 months old - he is going to be a ball of pure energy just because of his age. Some now may be related to hormones starting to kick in. Do you plan on having him neutered?

06-17-2010, 05:26 AM	#7
Pa Yorkie Mom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 384	I agree before a guest comes over, or you take them somewhere exercise can really help. A long walk or vigorous play time, like chasing a ball. A well exercised dog can be a much calmer dog. We had to do this before all groomer appointments when Pistol was younger or he was so excited he would wiggle all over the place making his groomer work twice as hard. Exercise worked for us.

06-17-2010, 06:50 AM	#8
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Volumnus: Sounds like your boy is similar to my 1-year Teddy. He is close to being the 'perfect' dog, but he loves to wrestle and chase his brother Max and won't give him a moment's rest. Yelling and rear end popping will only get the dog more excited, more likely to want to play fight. He might think you are joining in the fun. When my boys really get going chasing and jumping off of furniture and they won't obey commands, I quietly put up the baby gate in the kitchen and separate them until they settle down. Once separated, they will start performing animated sits on either side of the gate -- like soldiers standing at attention -- to show me that they are 'good boys.' I agree with Brit, Uni, and others who recommended training, loads of exercise, and maybe neutering. In addition, when your dog is with another one, get involved and work with both of them on performing a trick or playing fetch together. Usually 10 minutes of fetch or performing tricks will distract Teddy from wanting to wrestle his brother.