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12-27-2014, 06:29 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US
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| Aggressive biting at 7 months I have a 7 month old 2.5 pound yorkie who HATES to be brushed or messed with in any way she disapproves of. I give her a bath and try to brush her and she growls and tries to bite me. When I wipe around her eyes just generally keeping her clean or even get something out of her muzzle that has gotten stuck she tries bite me. She actually bites the blood out of me. The yorkies I've had before are very stubborn but I have never had one that would actually bite me. What is the best way to handle this? Also I've gotten the pee potty training down but she refuses to do her other business outside. She goes on the same spot every time unless I put a puppy pad down. Then she goes beside it. She is one feisty little ball of stubbornness! |
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12-28-2014, 07:54 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Make grooming enjoyable by starting with massage. When she is worn out and relaxed, hold her and gently massage her shoulders, neck, behind the ears, and chest. Find whatever she likes. Practice touching her all over from ears to paws. Praise her in a soft voice and make the experience relaxing. Then introduce a comb. Make sure you are not tugging her skin. Pain is often what makes dogs react negatively to grooming. Hold small sections of her hair with one hand and comb with your other hand. Always praise and reward as you go along. As she grows accustomed to grooming, you can hold the rewards until you are finished. When Teddy was a pup, I put him on a towel on the counter and gave him a chew while I combed him. This kept him distracted. Eventually he didn't need the chew. For working on the head, I have learned where I can safely put my hands on the chin to steady the head. I use keywords and phrases like "hold still" or "careful" when I am working around their eyes. When she tries to bite, say "No bite" in an even voice. Be calm and confident through the whole process and your demeanor will help calm her, eventually. With Max, I tied grooming to his favorite activity: walking. He knew he had to have his topknot done before he could go for a walk. For potty training, choose one method and stick to it. If you have the pad out only sometimes, that can be confusing to your pup. Be sure to praise and reward when she gets it right. Good luck!
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