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01-28-2008, 05:53 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida
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| aggressive yorkie towards aunt PLEASE PLEASE I have asked someone to help me, but no one has given me advise. I have 8 yorkies- 2 males(8 years old, neutered last year) 1 female 8 years old(brothers and sister) one 5 year old female (daughter of one of the neutered males) mother of two 2 year old females and a male and female 8 months old (different males). About a month ago, this mother has been biting her aunt who is half her size whenever we get home and they all get excited. She has drawn blood and now I keep them separate. WHY did this happen all of a sudden? They are great very sweet dogs, NEVER growled at any person and never fought within themselves (except when the females were in heat and two males fought once in a while) Please I need help, my vet doesn't know why this happens. Is this jealousy? why all of a sudden? We love them all dearly and they sleep in our beds. thanks for your advise AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! |
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01-28-2008, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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| Hmmmm I am not sure why this is happening all the sudden...hope someone can give you advice..maybe its time to bring a trainer in to assess them.. Dawn |
01-28-2008, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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| I'm so sorry you are having this problem. I wish I had advice -- but I'm bumping this up, hoping someone can help you.
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01-28-2008, 09:34 PM | #4 |
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| I may be a little confused here, but is the mother older than the aunt? She might be feeling that the aunt is trying to take her spot in the "pack" for some reason. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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01-29-2008, 01:36 AM | #5 |
My Little Man! Donating Member | Hmm I saw the Dog Whisperer episode some time ago and one family had the same problem as you have. When Ceasar Millan came over he evaluted all the dogs I think they had three, and said that one of the dogs provoke the fight and then the whole pack goes attacking. I dont remember what were his techniques about this situation thou. I hope you could catch one of those episodes on Animal Channel. I tried to put myself in your position and I guess I would try to put my dog (dog which attacked by others) near me on the floor and if any others would come over with bad intentions I would move towards them so that way they could make few steps back and I say no. That usually teaches them to respect your space. All the others would see that you will defend your baby and start to respect. It worked when I tried to teach Maxi's cousin (she is a Cairn terrier). She is a bully and tried to bully him all the time until I started correcting her by stepping forward and if she would not move I would gently move her and saying no be nice. It worked for me,and now they are best pals.
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01-29-2008, 04:43 AM | #6 | |
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Also what you did by moving forward and challenging the cairn to move back is exactly what Cesar Millan would say to do! I think you remember more about that episode than you realize. Maxi gave great advice Mallky, that is what I would do too. ~Melody
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01-29-2008, 05:08 AM | #7 |
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| I have been in the same situation over the years. Sorry to say but some Yorkies are just fighters and it is very difficult to stop once it gets started. I have found that the problems usually escalates and one of them (probably the little one) can really get hurt. I have heard of several instances where the 'pack' will turn on one and kill it. I had a female once that would always single out one female to pick on, I would keep them separated but eventually the alpha female would find another target. I think a lot of it is jealousy. Mine would always fight when I would walk into the room. It seems like if you try to correct them it just makes it worse. Honestly, I think somehow you need to keep them separated or get profesional help. I know it is heartbreaking, especially when they sleep with you. |
02-01-2008, 07:08 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami, Florida
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| agression towards aunt Thanks to all that tried to reply. The female attacking is 5 years old and double the size of the attacked aunt who is 7. They had always been so close, before she had her two litters and after but all of a sudden she decided to attack only her. She is very small but has never growled or never gets even close to the others. My mother keeps her next to her most of the day, but we treat the others the same( kisses, hugs, playing time, snacks and they all sleep together when we are home. I am now keeping them separate but what I notice is that this has happened when we get home and the all run to greet us in a group. Don't understand the reason. If anyone else has a response, and answer as to what to do etc. knows of a behaviorist in Miami, Florida (not very expensive) can't afford $250.oo per consultation. Thanks again! |
02-17-2008, 08:13 AM | #9 |
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| has your situation with these girls improved at all? thinking about you
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