Yorkie aggression with siblings
 

I have 4 Yorkies--2 girls and 2 boys. The problem is between my two girls--Millie and Maggie. Millie is 5 yrs old and Maggie is 1 yr old. The aggressive behavior began about 6 months ago when Millie came into heat. They began to fight like they were pit bulls. I sent Millie to stay with my daughter for about a month--until her cycle was over. When Millie returned home, things were a little better--they would still fight but not as much--until Millie came back into heat--guess she had a split cycle? I mentioned the 2 males? one is neutered and one is not. Miles was a busy boy! And once again the fighting started again--with a vengeance! Once again sent Millie to stay with my daughter--for about a month. Brought her home and realized she was pregnant. And the fight was on between the girls--this time I was caught in the middle of them--and Millie bit me--hard--she had a death grip on my hand. This battle was around the middle of January. So this time Maggie went to stay with my daughter. Although I cleaned the bites, put antibiotic cream on them, and started myself on antibiotics (I'm an NP)--the wounds became infected which resulted in surgery to clean it up. Meanwhile, Millie has her puppies--so cute! only 1 survived--a male. And again the wounds wouldn't heal--Millie bit through the bone--resulting in a bone infection--so was admitted to the hospital for more surgery and IV meds. Still on meds. Still home from work with a possibility of another surgery. Maggie is back home and things seemed better for a while. When they fight--they are serious. I have sprayed cold water on them, I have poured water on them, I have spanked with a newspaper, but nothing works. I finally grab one of them to separate them--and usually they still have a hold on the other dog. Yesterday, they had a pretty bad one. What should I do? My daughter would like to keep Millie. She has Millie's brother Teddy. Teddy is an only child and could use the companionship. Millie seems as happy with my daughter as she does with me. I spoke to the vet about spaying both of them. He said it would help somewhat but probably wouldn't eliminate the fighting completely. I really don't want to let Millie go, but the fighting is so bad! But right now, it seems to be the best alternative. A sibling for Teddy and a peaceful home for me. Has anyone else had a problem similar to this? Millie is normally sweet natured--she will even groom Maggie and play with her at times. She gets along fine with Miles and Max. I also have 2 cats--Millie hates one of them--Sugar--but Sugar can be stinker too. But otherwise she is sweet and appears docile. Help!

Sounds like a good solution to have Millie go live with her brother Teddy to keep him company. You are lucky because you aren't losing her at all since she'll be with your daughter and you can see her anytime. I'm sure Teddy would love to have the companionship of his sister.

If it was me, i would let her go home with your daughter, as much as it hurts, it would be best before something realy bad happens and one of them dies.... and look at this way, its not like you dont get to see her ! You would never forgive yourself if.... but that is my opinion...
Hope your hand heals, sounds like she did quiet a number on it ! Hugs

First, welcome to YT! I'm from LA too, Many. I see you must be around Pineville?:) I had a similar problem, but with 2 of my males. One yorkie and one a little mixed rescue. Got them all fixed and things did get better. We have since rehomed the rescue, so things are good now. I have 4 males and 1 female, all fixed, all pets. I do agree with the other poster, sending Millie to live with your daughter might be your best solution. Again, welcome!

Thanks
 

Thanks for your opinions. Of my solutions--I really feel Millie would be better off with my daughter. I will be able to see her and she will be going home with her extended family--my daughter, Rachel and her brother, Teddy. My daughter is anxious to take Millie home with her. But have to wait until her puppy is weaned. He will be 6 wks old on Saturday.

Thanks again.
Linda from Pineville

It's unforunate but it's nature. Luckily you have a great alternative which is to allow Millie to live with your daughter and Teddy to have a companion. I hope you hand gets better soon.

I do not have an answer for you but wanted to say that I hope it all works out. It is really hard when they do not get along!!!

There ya go, and how lucky , you get to see and love on her all you want:D and i forgot to tell you : Welcome to YT :D

Dogs fight
 

Well, this sounds like what I am going through, Alphie is my rescue dog and I have 2-other males, Jack, yorkie. Oscar schnauzer. They are really getting into fights. It starts out when my husband comes home and they are excited about seeing him. If I don't go and hide one of them in the other room they go at it. (all you see is hair.) I have gotten in the way ONE time Not anymore. My husband just holds out his steel boot and Alphie bites it instead of us.

Alphie is getting fixed tomorrow they can't guarantee this will help but they said it might. (wow what a comfort) We have told him No, and they seem to calm down. But Alphie stalks him all day.

I am wondering if I made a mistake in taking him.

Cheryl:confused: