My poor 12 yr old Yorkie is being attacked!

[Yorkiemom1]

Everytime I lose one of my precious babies, I get so angry with myself for ever getting involved with all these "dogs" at all....yes, there are great times and fabulous memories, but OMG, the heartbreak of losing them.....it is a pain that I find is getting harder and harder to get through.... Your breath still catches on that sharp jagged pain of losing your Zoey.....I think it always will....My highschool boyfriend died this last week, and BOY! THAT event really makes your own mortality come into sharp focus.....I guess I am melancholy over his passing, and then all my babies I have lost are coming to my mind now as well.....

[tiffygirl2003]

Yorkiemom1: As soon as I stop crying, I'll respond to your post! You put everything in perspective for me. Your last post told me what I should be doing and what I owe my senior. My senior is very special to me because I rescued her from a Yorkie puppy mill where she was caged almost 24 hrs a day. She's very shy, not agressive, not people friendly (other than with me), never played with a ball and really is very quiet. She had a rough start in life as a source of income for someone who had no interest in her as a dog but was only interested in how much money she could produce. Some folks might even say that she has no personality but she's still special to me and I owe her the best that I can offer her for the few years that she has left with me.

I began crating her when I leave home now and I watch the pack much more closely and I keep her near me when I am at home. Thanks to all of you that responded to my post. I feel so much better already because I feel like I have a plan of action to help me. I'll keep you all posted on our progress!

[Yorkiemom1]

Bless your heart, and your matriarch's heart as well! Sounds like you have a clear course of action,and I am sure your senior has a loving, safe future, established by you, her protector.....this is as it should be! Please keep us posted on how things become more orderly and established and comfortable for her. With her past history, she already has some confidence issues....she only wants to be loved, and does not want to have to fight for that priviledge.....with the changes you are going to institute, she will regain her little personality and confidence to at least the level it was before she had to defend herself from that "youngblood".....and she can continue into her golden years with her momma, protected when she can not protect herself, appreciating "alone time, special time" with her momma....she will appreciate this more than anything else! And tell her she too, is your very favorite.....(You dont let the others hear you say that...that is special, private love notes between you and her....)

[tiffygirl2003]

Buster Brown: I read the post that you linked me to and I definitely get it now! It's interesting how we work so hard to "mold" our pack, we think we know each and every one of our babies and then something happens that just knocks us backwards. In a million years, I would never have predicted that my puppy would be the one to attack my senior. But here I am today facing a new chapter in dog ownership and pack leadership! Lesson learned! Thanks!

[tiffygirl2003]

Yorkiemom1: You have a great sense of humor and I love it! I'll whisper when I tell her that I love her the most and that she is most special to me! I feel so much better today than I did yesterday. Yesterday I felt helpless and overwhelmed. Today I'm not tense waiting for something to happen. I'm calm and relaxed because I've put the precautions in place that a fight shouldn't occur.

Just since yesterday with the new rules, the puppy seems to be staying to the rear of the pack, sort of moping but not pushing to get to the front which is how the fight usually starts. The pack was very orderly today.

I can't say enough about how thankful I am that you responded to my post. If you were in front of me you would receive a huge hug! This is what YT is all about, experienced pack leaders helping those of us who are still grasping the concept of pack leadership. See you around YT and God Bless You!

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by tiffygirl2003

Yorkiemom1: You have a great sense of humor and I love it! I'll whisper when I tell her that I love her the most and that she is most special to me! I feel so much better today than I did yesterday. Yesterday I felt helpless and overwhelmed. Today I'm not tense waiting for something to happen. I'm calm and relaxed because I've put the precautions in place that a fight shouldn't occur.

Just since yesterday with the new rules, the puppy seems to be staying to the rear of the pack, sort of moping but not pushing to get to the front which is how the fight usually starts. The pack was very orderly today.

I can't say enough about how thankful I am that you responded to my post. If you were in front of me you would receive a huge hug! This is what YT is all about, experienced pack leaders helping those of us who are still grasping the concept of pack leadership. See you around YT and God Bless You!

My brother says I have lost my mind over these little dogs, but he understands me and my need to nurture these babies......he even understands me treating and talking to them all like they a little humans! I am thrilled I could help you and make you feel better....you have a problem thaat is easily controlled....it just necessitates changes in your "structure" around the kiddos! Just remember, that little senior will be gone .....they dont live forever, and she is the one deserving of special treatment at this stage of the game!! Remember the "love notes!!" She will thrive with the love and attention you share with her above the others....make her feel like she is indeed "The Matriarch" and will NOT be religated to the bottom of the pecking order, and left to fight her own battles!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by tiffygirl2003

Yorkiemom1: You have a great sense of humor and I love it! I'll whisper when I tell her that I love her the most and that she is most special to me! I feel so much better today than I did yesterday. Yesterday I felt helpless and overwhelmed. Today I'm not tense waiting for something to happen. I'm calm and relaxed because I've put the precautions in place that a fight shouldn't occur.

Just since yesterday with the new rules, the puppy seems to be staying to the rear of the pack, sort of moping but not pushing to get to the front which is how the fight usually starts. The pack was very orderly today.

I can't say enough about how thankful I am that you responded to my post. If you were in front of me you would receive a huge hug! This is what YT is all about, experienced pack leaders helping those of us who are still grasping the concept of pack leadership. See you around YT and God Bless You!

I am so very happy that you have found help and with that help an easing of your heart.


Judi is a wonderfull caring person and also a good breeder. Sometimes one member can say the words that speak to your heart and make a difference. Judi does that a lot.


Put the garbage aside of these trainers, and do what you are already on the road to doing, from your heart you know what is "right" trust your loving heart.


Let us know how it goes. We are here for you

[Buster Brown]

Originally Posted by tiffygirl2003

This is what YT is all about, experienced pack leaders helping those of us who are still grasping the concept of pack leadership. See you around YT and God Bless You!

You really have summed up YT. These posts have made me tear up and made me smile. It is amazing how something so small can fill up our world and the void that is left when they leave us.