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02-16-2006, 09:09 AM | #1 |
My2Pearls Chelsey & Chanel YT Donator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: N
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| Question for a friend PLEASE HELP!! My friend has two female yorkies, same ages as my girls 14 months and 11 months. The eldest weighs just over 3lbs with healthy issues. The younger one weighs 12lbs, refuses to share food, if any other dog comes near the food dish she will attack the other dog. I was there this morning and while sitting there, the big girl started pushing the small girl so my friend said, just watch what she does next. Well well i couldnt believe my eyes as i have NEVER ever witnessed this, she started throwing the small girl around on the floor, standing over her in a dominant way. She has been doing this for the past 3 weeks, i couldnt give my friend any advice simply because i dont know what is going on there. Another problem she has to deal with is jealousy among them, she also owns a Lab X Chow, i have seen this too, it seems like none of them want you to say anything to the other. To me this was very weird, i sat there gob smacked, so i told her i would post this question on here in the hope that there will be someone here that has some advice or maybe you guys will know where it comes from. I may add that she does spend the same amount of time on each of her dogs so its not that she favours any of them. I asked her if the girls are ever happy to see each other and if they ever cuddle, she told me they NEVER do, the arguments between those two start when they wake up in the morning. I have witnessed the attacking and its very sad to see!! Can anybody help please!! Thanks Mandy
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02-16-2006, 09:43 AM | #2 |
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02-16-2006, 10:00 AM | #3 |
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| Sorry I can't help you. They sound like my nieces. They are in their 30's now and still can't be in the same room. I'm thinking they just do not like each other. The big girl wants to be alpha. I hope your friend is keeping a close eye on the little one, a 12 pound yorkie must look huge to her! I hope someone on here can help you out.
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02-17-2006, 11:49 PM | #4 |
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| I'm sure it is no fun having three dogs that don't get along. What could be worse??? Having four dogs that don't get along, I suppose. I have to separate my dogs to feed them. They get along fine and play all the time, but my 6 1/2 pound Yorkie steals all my 21-pound Bichon's food. And my good natured, shy Bichon just stands there and lets him do it. Then, of course, the Yorkie goes back and eats his own food too. He steals everything else from the Bichon too....toys, bones, treats, etc. etc. I feel sorry for your friend's little dog that is really being mistreated by the other dog. Often dogs will work things out between themselves - but not always. I have know several people who have had to send one of their pets off to a happier home for just this reason -- I had a beautiful male cat and twice tried to bring another cat into my home (females), but he practically killed them. He was as mean as a cat can be - so - twice, I had to find another home for a cat that he wouldn't be nice to. THEN - one day, I brought a stray little kitten home (it's eyes weren't even open yet), and he curled up with it and licked it, and they turned out to be best friends for more than 12 years. Apparently he wasn't threatened by or jealous of such a tiny little baby. I wish I had some advice. But, I just don't know how you can change one animal's feelings or treatment toward another. In the end, I think we have to do whatever is best for all our pets. Carol Jean |
02-18-2006, 05:34 AM | #5 |
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| This is really odd and I hope the little Yorkie doesn't get injured by the larger Yorkie. I don't have much experience with dog aggression towards other dogs. Maybe it's best to feed them separately now and find a professional dog trainer who has expertise in this. Hope it gets better.
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