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01-08-2011, 11:19 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas
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| Male Yorkie acting Dominant Not sure if this is the right place for this. But I have 2 yorkies, male and female, and a Male Rottweiler/Australian Sheppard mix(he has been neutered). The Rottweiler, Booger, is almost 5 yrs old, Mason is 3 yrs old, and Chloe is 2 years old. Chloe and Booger get along great, Mason and Booger not so well. Booger use to be an outside dog, he use to have his half brother with him (full Australian Sheppard about 1.5/2 yrs younger than Boog) but he turned super aggressive and was not letting Booger eat or play; we had to re-home him to a family with no dogs and tons of space. After tons of deliberation my hubby and I decided to bring Booger inside with the yorkie babies (he's been in now for 8 mths). Mason constantly snaps at him and growls. Outside they are fine, but as soon as Boogs jumps on the porch to come in he starts barking and snapping at him. If Boogs walks to close he snaps, if he jumps on the bed he snaps, and soon. Once Booger gets settled Mason seems fine. Boogs has always ignored him or throws a paw at him. This behavior ANNOYS my hubby since Booger was our first dog together. I do not BELIEVE in spanking my dogs, so when Mason does it I tell him "No" in a stern (not yelling) voice and tap his bottom. I refuse to slap him I just nudge him enough to get his attention. I want to know if anyone has ANY ideas to stop this. Mason also snaps at my mothers chihuahuas but doesn't bother the 2 outside schnauzers; I really want this behavior to cease because it gets very annoying and I feel bad for Booger.
__________________ Mama s her Mason, Chloe and Boogs Last edited by Haley5392; 01-08-2011 at 11:22 PM. |
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01-09-2011, 07:12 AM | #2 |
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| I have a very similar situation and I feel for you. The tension can really get to you after a while. My male Yorkie, Cash, is turning four later this month and he has a huge problem with dominance. He used to bully my sister's lab (12 years old now) by biting at his ears, snapping at him, etc. He seems to have accepted the lab now, but he still hates the foster pup, Charlie, and he bullies her whenever he can. My online advice (which I'm starting to implement) is to follow The Dog Whisperer and pick up tips on how to manage a happy pack. I'm moving into my own flat with my three dogs (of whom Cash is the undisputed leader) at the end of the month, so the tension will be over for us, but I'm sure it will really help to firmly establish yourself as leader
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01-09-2011, 07:18 AM | #3 |
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| Also, if Booger gets ticked off ~ he could really let little Mason have it. Some older dogs are inclined to take so much; then then will go off. So I agree that you need to get Mason under control. I don't think that spanking or slapping will help either so I would not even try those. They will probably only fuel his aggressive tendencies. Is Mason neutered? Sounds like he is being territorial in your house. You can start with picking up any high value toys or treats on the floor that he might be inclined to 'guard' or be possessive of. Same with food bowls. No food bowls down on the ground except at set mealtimes. Lucy tends to get growly with my Westie when they are up on MY bed. Lucy thinks it is HER bed. The minute she does that - I put her on the ground. With Mason, I might put him in another room for little while (not long) each time he snaps or growls at your older dog. This worked with Ringo who was not exactly thrilled when we first brought Lucy home. Like a little time out. He figured it out right away and quit growling or snapping at her every time she got close. Hopefully, others will come on and have some advice as well.
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01-09-2011, 07:24 AM | #4 |
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| Are both male dogs neutered? If not getting them neutered is a necessity. If they are, then sounds like the yorkie is very territorial. it sound like the bigger dog has a very submissive personality. I would not swat. I would correct with a nip to his neck with my fingers. Make it immediate and quick. This is a language they understand. Adding a snapping noise (like a dog would do) would be good also. Letting him know that you are the boss and YOU will decide who sleeps where. I just believe speaking to them in their own language is more effective. Also walking towards him, making him back up is a good exercise to teach him that you are the boss. |
01-09-2011, 07:27 AM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa
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| I have a very similar situation and I feel for you. The tension can really get to you after a while. My male Yorkie, Cash, is turning four later this month and he has a huge problem with dominance. He used to bully my sister's lab (12 years old now) by biting at his ears, snapping at him, etc. He seems to have accepted the lab now, but he still hates the foster pup, Charlie, and he bullies her whenever he can. My only advice (which I'm starting to implement) is to follow The Dog Whisperer and pick up tips on how to manage a happy pack. I'm moving into my own flat with my three dogs (of whom Cash is the undisputed leader) at the end of the month, so the tension will be over for us, but I'm sure it will really help to firmly establish yourself as leader
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01-09-2011, 10:08 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas
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| Thanks guys for the great insight. I am definitely going to try the methods you all have mentioned, I kinda understand why he does it to Boogs since this was "technically" Mason's house 1st because Booger was outside. But he does it to my mom's inside Chihuahua's but not the outside ones. And a while back we fostered my hubby's brother's pitbull (which was neutered) and Mason never complained at him. They were literally inseparable. Mason wanted to try and jump into the BACK of the truck when the pit did... pretty funny actually; that's why it confuses me terribly what's going on here. When his brother got settled (4 mths later) he came back for his dog and now Mason doesn't really like him?? We've tried play dates with them so they can reunite, plus we miss him terribly. Thanks again guys!
__________________ Mama s her Mason, Chloe and Boogs Last edited by Haley5392; 01-09-2011 at 10:10 AM. |
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