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02-03-2013, 01:49 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US
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| Vicious(?) behavior Today I introduced Ruger to a human friend he has never met. He walked over to her and let her pet him, then he jumped on her a bit and using the leash and commands I got him to stay down. Then, for no reason, he starts barking like he's going to tear her apart, tail wagging all the time. She was very calm and let him approach where he started jumping, barking and doing what he often does which is bumping her hands but not biting. I picked him up and he started licking me like crazy, and when I brought him close to her he lunged and started barking again. Put him down and the same thing. Again, tail wagging like crazy. He does this a lot with people he doesn't know, but not always. I've found that if people just reach down and start rubbing and petting him he will mellow out. Any ideas what's going on here? He's always leashed, so he's not out of control, but his behavior is making both of us look bad. |
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02-03-2013, 02:09 PM | #2 |
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| A vicious dog would have just bitten her and not bothered to bark or barked one or twice and gone in for the strike. Sounds hyper and over-excited and as if he didn't know what to do or how to react to her. Some scent or vibe of hers might have concerned or really excited him or he's just not that used to meeting people. What did you do or say to him while he was doing the lunging and barking?
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02-03-2013, 06:43 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US
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| I realize Ruger is not vicious, but he sometimes looks that way to other people. When he gets that way I usually softly say "Be nice" and "Stop that." I figure he's already excited so why yell. Sometimes I'll try to break the tension and say, " I told you not to bark at pretty girls." Fortunately my friend was calm and saw his tail wagging, but a lot of people get scared and back away. Kids run away. |
02-03-2013, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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| Does your dog do this only at your house or out in public too? My dog is territorial at home, but really friendly to everyone in public. I will often times lock him up when someone comes over and let him out when they have moved away from our front door. Seems to help him to be away from the point of entry. |
02-03-2013, 08:31 PM | #5 | |
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That doesn't mean that Ruger wants to attack to harm, but it isn't a happy excited sign. He is either protecting you, or he has expectations of what the person should do (Max can be this way). If Ruger is food motivated, I would use treats to do training exercises on how to greet a person. Is Ruger around people a lot or sporadically? I have found with my boys that they get out of practice easily.
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02-04-2013, 09:37 AM | #6 |
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| Well, the only people who come into my house he knows, so that's not a good test. This morning he got away leash free and ran up to many strangers and barked and barked. He never got aggressive with anyone, but would not let any strangers pet him. He was very friendly with all the dogs he met. Took awhile but I finally got him. He usually comes with I have a treat, but not this time -- too many distractions, we were at my girlfriend's and surroundings were not familiar. I've also learned not to chase him, but he will chase me if I can get his attention. As most of you know these little guys are really fast. BTW, I've been bit by a dog. The dog just ran up to me and bit me with no warning, then ran around like he just won the Super Bowl. I've also read that any dog is capable of biting, so even though Ruger is usually friendly it does worry me. |
02-07-2013, 01:03 PM | #7 |
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| my lil Harley acts vicious too. He's 2 months now and it seems as if he's went craaazy...LOL He's such a sweet, loving little fella BUT,for the last 3 days he will snap, growl and bite! I mean biting won't stop. We have tried "no bite" in a stern voice... doesnt phase him. I'ts like someone switched a light!!! He growls, shows his little teeth and starts nipping out of control. all puppies go through this stage? I have a friend w/a 1yr old Yorkie, she told me the craziness will go away??? |
02-07-2013, 01:34 PM | #8 |
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| Our vet told us that anyone coming to the house should never reach for our dogs. We can train them to not jump but we haven't had a lot of success with getting them to not bark (we can get them to quiet down after the person/people are inside. When people are inside and settles, then we tell them they can put their hand down at their side so the pups can sniff. We have never had a dog that bit anyone. I know it takes a lot of work but I believe Yorkies can be taught to be civilized in anyone's company. LOL Might give this a try but others may have even better advice. Good luck.
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02-11-2013, 08:57 PM | #9 | |
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04-08-2013, 06:47 PM | #10 |
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| Just got my little Lexi and she is 4 months old. Very sweet but when held in a position she doesn't like she also does the same thing. I don't want her to be mean so I need to stop that behaviour now. What are you doing to stop it-any suggestions from anyone??? |
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