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Old 05-02-2006, 01:18 PM   #1
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My Yorkie is about to turn 1 soon and recently she has been getting really aggressive! It has now turned from nonstop barking to biting strangers. She used to go right up to them and bark at their feet, but now she jumps and bites at their leg. I don't know what to do! I tried putting her in time out by herself but as soon as she comes out she attacks again. I've said "no!" many times but it wont help. I even tried smacking her with a newspaper on her bum but she doesn't even notice. Even if the person is at my house for hours... I would think that my dog would get used to it because she calms down, but as soon as the person gets close, she attacks again! One time I told my friend to bring his husky mix dog over so she can be more socialized and I don't know what happened but after she smelled her, they both started fighting and the husky bit her on her neck! I was so scared.. now I never want to let her near another dog again! I don't know what to do. I was thinking of putting her in a training class but I don't know if there is one specifically for aggressive behavior.. only ones for like learning how to sit...etc...

My dog is super nice in person and playful, how do I get her to act this way when strangers come?
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My dog is super nice in person and playful, how do I get her to act this way when strangers come?
Just like some people, some dogs just have snappy personalities. They get possessive of their things, their humans, and their territory, especially if they don't get out much, or people don't come to them much.

This is just an idea, but I think it might work. You will need to enlist some help. Start out slow. Have a friend come over, and have them not look at or talk to your pup. Have them sit with a few small treats in their hand, and sit there talking with you, calmly and rationally, and it doesn't matter what you talk about, just ignore your dog.

In a couple minutes, have your friend toss a treat to your dog. Then in a couple more, have them drop the treat near their foot. Do this a couple more times. This session should be pretty short, 15-20 minutes.

The next time they come, have them not talk or look at your pup for the first 10 minutes they are there, but you and your friend hold a calm conversation. Then have your friend say your pups name in a friendly voice, and drop a treat. Do this every 5 minutes or so for 15-20 minutes again.

Have a different friend come over next. Do the same routine.

Have another friend over. This time, see if they can get your pup to come take the treat from their hands.

By the time you get through all your friends, your pup should be THRILLED to have strangers come over because they are going to get TREATS!! Make sure you are giving low-fat/low-cal treats, or you could end up with a chubby doggie! And if you drink wine, this could be WAY fun for you and your friends, too, LOLOL!!

If you try this, let me know how it turns out!
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Caesar (The Dog Whisperer) has a new DVD coming out this month - about dog "aggression." I ordered it from Amazon.com - and as soon as it is released I will be getting it.....so I haven't seen it yet.

It will be interesting to see what he says. You may want to beg, borrow, steal, or buy this DVD.

Good luck! Carol Jean
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OOOH baby, I am getting that CD! Goodness only knows we need a copy in this house!!!

Glad your idea is awesome!
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Me again - I checked with Amazon and the DVD will be sent to me May 27th.

I don't even need Caesar's DVD about Dog Aggression - I have two of the most laidback dogs in the world. But I still can't wait to see it - and, believe me, I have a dozen friends who are already lined up to borrow it.

This may well be a DVD for at least one person in every family to own. Then you can share it with your family - and friends too!

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I have never had this problem personaly, but my in laws little lakeland terrier does have this problem, I found this article and sent it to them, maybe it would be helpful to you?
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Although I'm big on DIY dogtraining (specifically clicker-training), I think aggression like you describe is too big a problem to handle alone and I think it's too big to treat a la Cesar Milan.

I would contact a trainer or behaviorist ASAP. It would probably be best if you could have some one-on-one sessions to begin with. I think that most trainers would say that your dog needs more attention than they can offer in a group setting. But, you can ask...

In the meantime, I would take an approach similiar to what JaspersMom described for you. That is, strangers = non-threatening treat machines.
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Just like some people, some dogs just have snappy personalities. They get possessive of their things, their humans, and their territory, especially if they don't get out much, or people don't come to them much.

This is just an idea, but I think it might work. You will need to enlist some help. Start out slow. Have a friend come over, and have them not look at or talk to your pup. Have them sit with a few small treats in their hand, and sit there talking with you, calmly and rationally, and it doesn't matter what you talk about, just ignore your dog.

In a couple minutes, have your friend toss a treat to your dog. Then in a couple more, have them drop the treat near their foot. Do this a couple more times. This session should be pretty short, 15-20 minutes.

The next time they come, have them not talk or look at your pup for the first 10 minutes they are there, but you and your friend hold a calm conversation. Then have your friend say your pups name in a friendly voice, and drop a treat. Do this every 5 minutes or so for 15-20 minutes again.

Have a different friend come over next. Do the same routine.

Have another friend over. This time, see if they can get your pup to come take the treat from their hands.

By the time you get through all your friends, your pup should be THRILLED to have strangers come over because they are going to get TREATS!! Make sure you are giving low-fat/low-cal treats, or you could end up with a chubby doggie! And if you drink wine, this could be WAY fun for you and your friends, too, LOLOL!!

If you try this, let me know how it turns out!
Great advice, this is exactly what you should do. I have had problems with this in the past and have used the same method, it really does work. I would have told you to do the same thing, Jaspermom just beat me to it!! As far as taking your dog to a trainer I doubt it would work because the problem you want to correct is at home not at the trainer's place and it would do nothing to help your dog for at home unless your trainer worked with you at your home. Good Luck with your training :-)
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QUOTE: I think aggression like you describe is too big a problem to handle alone and I think it's too big to treat a la Cesar Milan. I would contact a trainer or behaviorist ASAP.

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BUT - Ceasar Milan is a "trainer and behavior specialist." He has just gone a lot more public than most of them have. It's probably true that he isn't spending as much one-on-one time with people and their dogs as he used to. But, I think a lot of us have found his programs helpful - I know they have certainly worked - with a couple of things I have tried.

But - Catrina - yes - you are having your fair share of problems with your little guy. I think that you could learn a lot from Caesar Milan - and you could also consult a behavior specialist in your area. You can do both!

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I recently started having some of these same issues with Lexie. The crazy part is that I have socialized her since she was a baby. She goes with me EVERYWHERE!!! Its weird- she will somehow determine who she doesn't like and then WATCH OUT!! She can be the meanest,snappiest dog in the world! I hate it because she really IS a loving wonderful dog. I do not want people to see that side of her. I am almost afraid to take her anywhere with me, for fear she will have another "episode". I know that would be conterproductive, since she really needs the exposure to get over this. I am going to get Cesars DVD also- I hope it helps!! Good luck- I am also going to try some of these suggestions!
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Hi everyone again~

I've tried a couple of the things that you guys have said. I even tried getting my friends to come over and do the treat thing so she associates people coming over with treats. But still no luck. I think I might have to call in a behavior specialist? But I'm afraid it will be too expensive! (I am still a college student :P) Has the videos that you guys were planning on ordering worked? Thanks.
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I just recently bought the Dog Whisperer aggressiveness DVD at Wal Mart. It was 14.95. EXCELLENT tips and advice. I am trying some of his techniques and they DO work!! His big thing is "CALM, ASSERTIVE"!!!! Dogs can truly sense when we are upset,anxious,ect and I believe Cesar when he says that our negative energy can be transferred to them. It is definately worth the money!!
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I really enjoy watching Caesar work with dogs - he says that it is usually the smaller dogs that are the most aggressive..... in his new book ("Caesar's Way) that I just finished, he mentioned a pom-mix that attacked and killed a little girl...

So - for sure - we need to take our little dog's aggressive behavior very seriously. They may be small, but their bites hurt, and they can do more damage than we might imagine. Plus - who wants a dog that behaves that way toward other people.....not me.

I think with a potentially serious problem, you should take advantage of all the sources you can for help. Caesar is one. Reading - going to classes - and getting help from behavioral specialists are other ways.

I think I would learn about each method or program thoroughly and try not to do too many things at one time. Training needs to be as simple and as clear-cut for you and your dog as possible. Trying to do too many different things or using more than one method would be confusing ---especially for your pet.

I think aggressive behavior is a very serious problem. I have always said that I wouldn't have an aggressive dog that attacks, bites, or frightens other people. I haven't been put to the test yet, but this type of behavior is the exact opposite of the reason I want a pet in the first place. We have few rules in my house -- but "getting along" and "being nice" is a must.


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