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11-21-2010, 03:26 PM | #46 | |
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| I could not agree more LadyJane. You said what I was thinking. Quote:
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11-21-2010, 03:29 PM | #47 |
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| kjc response Bdog - I really like that (pronounced ba-dog) sounds like I have a new pet name for her. Some questions for you: What food is she being fed, and when and how much? (Brand, main ingredient) It is a good brand I have been told, I'll get back to you because I don't know right off hand What kind of feed bowls do you use for her? (Plastic, Stainless steel, ceramic) - ceramic, used to be an auto feeder but I don't agree with them for alpha signals - subservient dogs in the pack eat after alphas. How much does Bdog weigh? Is she over/under weight for her size? - she weighs 9 pounds When did this behavior start? Has it gotten worse since you moved in? - been like this for the last 6+ years, no influx before or after me moving in. Does Bdog act differently when you are not there? - nope, consistency across the board How old was Bdog when your fiancee got her? Where did she get her from? - 8 weeks from a pet store...paid 800 bucks for her as a registered dog, then had her spayed. Has Bdog been to the vet's for a general check up recently, or for anything else? Was a fecal exam done to check for any parasites? - been to the vet for skin allergies and other conditions recently, no stool sample, but there is no evidence of worms or parasites from my inspections of the stool. It's hard, but not too hard - typical feces. Last edited by Luvdogs2; 11-21-2010 at 03:34 PM. |
11-21-2010, 03:36 PM | #48 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | children and dogs is a whole lengthy conversation with a lot of ifs, buts, circumstances, and situations. Yes, children can be taught and should be taught to be respectful of animals I don't want to get into that at this point in this thread. I think the OP and his fiancee need to sit down and really discuss what they are going to do about their current situation. The OP knows there is a problem and wants to fix it so they can live harmoniously together. The only way this is going to work is if you both right up an agreed to schedule and stick to it! Its going to require hard work and a lot of time. Its not going to happen over night, or even over a week or two. its probably going to take a few months. Watch some episodes of "It's me or the dog" on Animal Planet. Victoria has some great suggestions for the problems you are having. She addresses biting (possessive, fear, aggression), potty issues, walking, and schedules. Get a dry erase board and actually right the schedule down so you can check off things during the day to make sure you're doing them.
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11-21-2010, 03:49 PM | #49 |
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| Test post then edit I forgot to mention that my fiance is schooling, but it's all online so she does it from home. Anytime that she is home, the dog is allowed to run free and she does actively play with her. I'm going back over the posts and it's a bit frustrating because there is information in forum limbo waiting for approval by moderators. The dog is only in crate for the days the fiance works and only the hours she is away...not to mention the times in the crate that I am home and not studying while the fiance is at work....so this Bdog isn't a prisoner of the crate here. I let her out, I play with her - so she isn't being mistreated or neglected. I think this has been a misunderstanding and my fault for not expressing this fact. Last edited by Luvdogs2; 11-21-2010 at 03:53 PM. |
11-21-2010, 03:56 PM | #50 |
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| OP: I think you have been given wonderful advice. I hope you take at least some of it to heart. I wanted to share my experience with you because it seems you are using the "I am in school" excuse to rationalize your frustration with the little Yorkie. My boy is a rescue. An active, crazy, unscheduled little man when I first met him. I got him when I was in undergrad, and I am in grad school full-time now. Want to know where he spends his time when I am doing homework? Sleeping under my chair. Trust me, he wasn't always like that - it took TONS of time, training, and commitment - and all was accomplished without hitting. He used to bark at me when I pulled out my schoolbooks; now he settles down for a little nap. Again, you have already been given wonderful advice. If you are intent on keeping the Yorkie, you and your girlfriend both need to consciously make time and put forth effort for your sweet little dog. The little dog deserves that.
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11-21-2010, 03:56 PM | #51 |
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| another test post Also, the last bit was over 6 months ago - for what that is worth. The growling is still persistent though. Another thing is Bdog will get a chew treat and come sit right next to you and either chew it or sit on it. If you move, even to get up - it's bare teeth and growling/barking. Any idea on discouraging this behavior? It sucks trying to have a conversation, watch a movie or simply sit on the couch and have some close time with the future wife. |
11-21-2010, 03:57 PM | #52 |
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| Hmmm fiance hits my dog Bye bye Fiance! Anyone who would hit a defenseless Yorkie would not stop at hitting a child or a person when frustrated!
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11-21-2010, 03:57 PM | #53 |
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| kdhawks When I am home, and not on campus with study groups, working on group projects, helping out Sr. Design students or working on campus - I'm home and I have tried the let the dog sit while I study, but it seems like she is always watching and when I get wrapped up into the studies or working on problems, she takes the opportunity to sneak out of the room and go do something destructive. I've even caught her acting like she went to the bathroom outside so she had "ammo" to use later. I have to visually check to make sure she whittled or pooped outside to see if it's time to go back inside. The dog is smart, don't get me wrong. Beamer's mom - we are past the hitting part. read through the posts....I know it was wrong, it was a while ago, and I haven't invented a time machine yet to change the past....so let's keep moving forward. I wasn't frustrated, I was punctured and bleeding. Last edited by Luvdogs2; 11-21-2010 at 04:02 PM. |
11-21-2010, 04:00 PM | #54 |
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| Oh as an aside telling someone not to post in a thread is ridiculous. This is an open forum and anyone can reply to posts. If one doesn't want to hear all opinions then one shouldn't be posting in an open forum.
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11-21-2010, 04:04 PM | #55 |
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| test Beamers mom - How about we maintain some focus and actively participate in a positive manner here. If you have nothing to offer, then you have really no business here don't you think? You have made a post about your feelings, great...how about mine and the problem I have on hand? I'd hardly call a dog that was used to kill rats and rodents a "Defenseless" dog - especially when she drew blood and continues to be aggressive - but oddly enough, she won't bite me anymore, however I do believe that given the chance she will...or maybe the swats on the nose has taught a lesson....but that's not something I enjoyed or will be repeating, which is why I'm here. I'll offer the same advice to you - either proactively help and enter the dialogue or find another thread to discuss your feelings in. It would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Last edited by Luvdogs2; 11-21-2010 at 04:08 PM. |
11-21-2010, 04:04 PM | #56 | |
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11-21-2010, 04:13 PM | #57 | |
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It could be resource guarding (food, treats, her crate, and her human(your fiancee)). I am only reading what you post however so I could be totally wrong. What you need to do is get a positive re-enforcement trainer that will come to your house when both of you are home to evaluate the situation. The trainer can then see the problem for herself and give proper training guidance.
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11-21-2010, 04:23 PM | #58 |
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| Kalina has great advice. One more idea, if it's financially possible is to invest in doggie daycare when you know you'll be away for a long period of time. We do doggie daycare one day a week and the owner is a dog trainer. When Nala's tired from playing all day she is behaved much better and has learned a lot from doggie daycare. Do you think this would be possible? |
11-21-2010, 04:34 PM | #59 |
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| OP Quotes: "Don't you dare insult my integrity or intelligence","You have no business here","find your own thread", ....You don't want advice, you want control over fiancee, dog and YT. Does this hit home... Superiority Complex- A feeling of superiority or exaggerated self-importance, often accompanied by excessive aggressiveness, arrogance, etc. which are compensation for feelings of inferiority.
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11-21-2010, 04:34 PM | #60 |
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| daycare daycare doesn't seem like an option since we are all on a second shift schedule. I don't see that being the problem here - the dog isn't neglected. I believe this is an issue of stubbornness and years of improper training before I came into the picture. The fiance isn't ok with the behavior, she simply lets it go and doesn't do anything to change anything...however, I get the heat if she messes in the cage because of whatever reason. If I walk in, and the fiance walks in behind me by a minute - I'm not even finished unpacking my bag and the fiance walks over and the dog messed the crate. I get yelled at like that minute was the golden minute the dog messed and somehow it's my fault. I want to make the proper changes and do what is necessary here - regardless of previous actions. I don't want to argue with anyone - but I don't want to see ridicule for something I've done that I still don't feel comfortable with. I was honest and explained as much as I could to give a 100% background on the whole situation. It's not like I light animals on fire and am publicly stating it, or running over boxes of kittens with a lawnmower and bragging about it. I'm laying it out, looking for help. I hope people look past their initial response to flog me for smacking the nose and look into the situation for what it's worth and why I'm here. Do I want the dog removed - heck no! Do I want to fix the problem - heck yes! |
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