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01-01-2011, 04:42 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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| Aggressive behavior My yorki is a 1 1/2 and has always shown some level of aggression, but only towards other animals. It started when a friends dog growled at her for coming too close to a treat and she has always attacked back since then. We live with two goldens and she is normally fine with them. She will attack my cats, especially if they try to come into our bedroom... For the past week or two we have lived with another puppy who is leaving, but she also attacks him if she doesn't want to play or if they are sharing food. She won't share treats at all, which is fine but the growling and barking and attacking I can't have her doing- I am 99% sure she is all bark and no bite as no blood has ever been drawn.. she doesn't bite people, she has made the mistake when I pulled her away and nipped me but she didn't bite me on purpose. I have tried to give her treats for good behavior if one of the cats is on the bed and she's good... but once the cat moves or I pull her away she attacks!! I don't know what to do!! |
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01-01-2011, 04:54 PM | #2 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Don't set her up to fail. I would not ask her to share her food or treats with another dog at this point. I don't have a cat; and my Westie is HORRIBLE about chasing them so can't offer any advice there.
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01-02-2011, 12:15 AM | #3 |
Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades
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| Don't give out items that are fought over like food, toys etc. Is she just territorial to new dogs, in her home, over food and toys? Do you pet and such while she is eating? What rep reprimand are you using to correct this behavior thus far? |
01-02-2011, 07:56 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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| At this point, she is territorial with the new puppy who is a 3 month old lab mix and she doesn't like when he pounces her, which is understandable... She is fine with our two dogs to have treats and toys. She has been territorial towards my friends dog in her home... She also attacks the cats everywhere. She sometimes starts by playing and they don't see it that way... Other wise she growls and if I say " no" or clap to distract her she bolts and attacks. She doesn't come and stay when called which is another problem. I'm just worried that one day when babies and young children are involved she might start attacking people. I truly don't believe she would because she really is the sweetest except for towards the cats. The puppy is leaving today for my brothers so that won't antagonize anymore. What can I do to teach her it's not ok? |
01-02-2011, 08:05 AM | #5 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Well, aggression to other, strange dogs in her home is not uncommon. My Westie cannot stand any strange dogs in his house; but he has never been aggressive to people or children ~ just strange dogs. If the lab puppy is pouncing her - then I can see why she would not like this. I'm not sure about how to address the cat issue. Sounds like she is trying to play; hopefully, someone with both dogs and cats will come along with some advice.
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01-06-2011, 04:52 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker | I'm going out on a limb here becasuse I'm new to the Yorkie world but they are still dogs right? I've had many and we also own a Golden. It sounds to me like your Yorkie is exhibiting dominance over your cats and when other dogs come into the house. There are many techniques out there to establish dominance and it really is depends on your training beliefs as to which techniques you use. One that I've always found useful when I have a dominant dog is to ensure that everything they do is because I've given them permission to do it. For example, with my Golden, she can't go out the door first. I go out and then she follows. When she eats, I put the food down and she has to wait until I tell her its ok to eat it. When she gets a toy, she gets it when I say and has to give it to me when I say. Because she's a big dog, it was important to make sure she knew I was the boss. But you're right and with little dogs the issues become a matter of safety for other dogs, children and for your own dog. Just a thought! |
01-09-2011, 05:52 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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| Do you have any suggestions to how I can do that with my yorkie? I guess I got so caught up in potty training I forgot about everything else. She bolts when you go near her ( unless she is on the couch or bed) and never comes when called. I just want her to be a good dog- I'm so used to sweet goldens. She is mostly the sweetest thing ever, but when she sees a cat she growls and attacks. Them swiping her just makes it worse and harder for me to get her out of there. Also, if I pick up one of the cats and she is around she tries to attack them. She starts to lick her lips and she listens when I say no... Until I'm in the process of picking the cat up. |
01-11-2011, 06:14 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker | I definitely know what you mean! My Golden really wasn't "sweet" in that she is domineering and manipulative but with hard work, she's great now. I know not all dogs and breeds learn at the same speed and not all methods work for all dogs. So far, with Shiloh, reward based training seems to be getting through to him. Some examples of what can be done: When teaching her to "come" when called, always make sure its a fun and pleasant experience. Don't repeat yourself though or she'll learn to tune you out. If she doesn't come when you call her go get her. Also, when picking up your cats, make sure she backs up away from you. Perhaps put her in a sit/stay first. If she moves, put her back where you had her. Once you've picked up the cat without incident. Reward her. these are some suggestions but you might want to talk to a trainer/behaviourist and maybe take her to some classes? |
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