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jrsygal37 03-13-2008 05:17 AM
Priarie Bea sounds much like my Jersey. When Jersey does not want to be bothered she will snap and or growl. What I have found that works it to put her on her back and hold her there telling her no. I'm told this is how the mother corrects the young. I don't hurt her. I just turn her onto her back and hold her there and sternly tell her no. She has calmed down quite a bit now, but I still have to put her away when kids or company come because Jersey will nip at them and growl and bark. We've socialized her since getting her at 10 weeks of age, always had her with us at the ball parks etc, but it's just her personality. You can adjust that to a point but I do not think it will ever fully go away. This may be the same for P. Bea. Sometimes they are just what they are. P.S. I would not hit her or even swat at her. I think that just makes them more aggressive. I'm not sure about the crate idea. I do not crate mine so for me I would have no problem using it as a time out as I never use a crate them and it isn't their "den" or "safe heaven." Elaine

celstu1 03-13-2008 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by txrosegirl (Post 1845677)
bentley used to be a bit of a nipper (not in a teeth baring way or anything - he just liked to nibble lol) ... i would look him in the eyes, say "NO" and gently close his mouth with my hand (the way i think their mommy would do) and hold it for a couple of seconds ... never squeeze or hold down hard in case their tongue is between their little teeth ... he no longer nips but it took a few weeks :)
This is EXACTLY what I did with my boys and it worked! Neither of my boys would DARE bite or show aggression with anyone, and thats all I had to do with them! I learned this from a friend who has worked in vetrinary hospitals her whole working career. I highly recommend this method! :D

Also try rolling her onto her back and not letting her up until she is calm and knows you are "THE BOSS!" This will help with her stop competing for top dog spot! Good Luck!

mainegirl 03-13-2008 06:25 AM
You may also want to make sure that you are the clear pack leader. Don't let your baby go through the door infront of you always behind, make him sit (or wait politely) before you give him food or treats. Only let him up on your couch or chair if you have invited him, no sitting on your shoulder and no sleeping in your bed. This should help. Once he gets old enough I'd go to obediance class also, a professional trainer is a great resource. Good luck!!

txrosegirl 03-13-2008 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by celstu1 (Post 1845721)
This is EXACTLY what I did with my boys and it worked! Neither of my boys would DARE bite or show aggression with anyone, and thats all I had to do with them! I learned this from a friend who has worked in vetrinary hospitals her whole working career. I highly recommend this method! :D ...
YAY! i thought i was the only one and people were secretly thinking it was mean or cruel :p but as long as you do not squeeze, you do not hurt them...and they seem to get the point ;) :D

KimluvsLexie 03-13-2008 09:26 AM
Lexie doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body, but Tucker has been a challenge, I also put my hand around his mouth and gently hold it closed while telling him no bite, just kisses. He has gotten so much better since I've done this. Every time he looks like he might nip I feel his little tongue on my hand giving me kisses. The only problem now is I can't have two seconds where he's not licking me all over :eek: Oh well that's the lesser of two evils I guess :D Gotta love puppy kisses ;)

txrosegirl 03-13-2008 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by KimluvsLexie (Post 1846169)
Lexie doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body, but Tucker has been a challenge, I also put my hand around his mouth and gently hold it closed while telling him no bite, just kisses. He has gotten so much better since I've done this. Every time he looks like he might nip I feel his little tongue on my hand giving me kisses. The only problem now is I can't have two seconds where he's not licking me all over :eek: Oh well that's the lesser of two evils I guess :D Gotta love puppy kisses ;)
awwww! the kisses definitely make it worth it! ;) :D

patty58 03-13-2008 04:26 PM
Good luck sweet Patti with your little nipper. I too have used the hold their little nose and say No Bite or No Bark. It's almost like getting their attention. Come on Prairie Bea...be nice to your mommy.

girdygirl 03-13-2008 04:44 PM
I would love to see a picture of her.

daisy mae06 03-13-2008 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ryorkies (Post 1845665)
Good Morning Patti & Jack,
My little Brady also has a mind of his own and loves to show his impish side now and again. I have taught him that he must behave like a gentleman before he receives any attention or a treat from me and that means that he must sit quietly and then I will pick him up and love him and only then will he receive his treat. If he does not listen ... he does not get attention, nor any treats. If he acts up I will walk away and he then quickly remembers the rules.
It has worked for us and I hope it can help you....
Hugs to you, Janie
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Great post Janie


Good luck Patti I know how Stubborn these little stinkers can be.
I do just what Janie does.. If she/he is being naughty I just turn my back on her/him.

Baby Blessing 03-13-2008 10:10 PM
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I would love to see a picture of her.
"]Girdygirl I haven't taken any real recent pictures but here is one of my favorites, she loves giving kisses when it is on her terms, she is just a itty bitty little, we love her dearly, spitfire. Prayerfully she will get through this phase in her life and just be one loveable little one.

We will get professional help if need be to help get her through this phase, I tell her firmly NO and she seems to look at me and continure testing me to see what Mom is going to do next, I then generally put her in her play yard and ignore her for a short time and also take away all her toys for awhile and then slowly give one by one back to her, so she knows that I mean business :D Janie and Lori maybe that is what will help to break her bad habit, sure hope so. She has the tiniest little face as you can see in the picture when she yawns those tiny teeth look like needles :( they feel like it too.
Patti and Jack
Thanks to all for posting to our thread here.

yorkiepup2 03-13-2008 10:37 PM
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I almost didn't reply to this and perhaps I shouldn't. I personally wouldn't swat her though, I mean come on, these are very tiny furkids, swatting her could very well hurt her. Would you swat a baby that was this size? I don't think so and I don't agree with the previous post at all. Swatting her may make the situation even worse and add more problems to the mix. When Isaiah was a baby (my boxer) he had a real problem with biting and let me tell ya, it's a lot harder than a yorkies bite. I tried everything and finally was at my wits end. I called an animal behavorist and was told to make a shaker can by taking an empty coffee can and putting either pennies or nuts and bolts in it and then tapping it shut. When Isaiah would dispaly this kind of a behavior, shake the can to startle him and he would stop. I thought, ya right, like that's really gonna work. I did it though and to my surprise, it WORKED! granted, I had to keep that can very handy because it took a few to get him to learn not to bite, but he did eventually learn by me using the shaker can. Now with your lil one growling and showing her teeth, i don't know what a behaviorist would recommend, but I highly doubt they would tell you to swat her. My gosh, to me that would seem like it would trigger her to feel even more that she has to defend herself, thereby making things even worse. The behavorist I spoke with though did tell me that you never correct a problem with an dog by smacking it. Perhaps call a behavorist and see what they would suggest. I feel for you because I've been in your situation and it isn't fun at all, specially when you've tried everything possible and nothing seems to work. I hope you can get this under control and perhaps others here will have some other suggestions that may work. Good luck!
:bravo: A pop can with pennies in it works well.

ryorkies 03-14-2008 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Baby Blessing (Post 1847877)
"]Girdygirl I haven't taken any real recent pictures but here is one of my favorites, she loves giving kisses when it is on her terms, she is just a itty bitty little, we love her dearly, spitfire. Prayerfully she will get through this phase in her life and just be one loveable little one.
Patti, she is beautiful and that is a wonderful picture of her.
You can actually see her thinking about what she will get into next... :D
Thank you for sharing ...

kwaymon 03-14-2008 05:58 AM
Also try rolling her onto her back and not letting her up until she is calm and knows you are "THE BOSS!" This will help with her stop competing for top dog spot! Good Luck![/QUOTE]


This is what I did when my dog was humping, not exactly the same as your problem but still a dominance issue, and it worked. He only did it five times and I have not seen him do it since.

fbmom 03-14-2008 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kwaymon (Post 1848147)
Also try rolling her onto her back and not letting her up until she is calm and knows you are "THE BOSS!" This will help with her stop competing for top dog spot! Good Luck!

This is what I did when my dog was humping, not exactly the same as your problem but still a dominance issue, and it worked. He only did it five times and I have not seen him do it since.[/QUOTE]

good idea!

Watch The Dog Whisperer show - lots of good ideas there. I use the above method and some other methods that are hard to describe, but I got them from the show. They work. Also, when Daisy tried to run out the door or gate - I stomped my foot and said no really loudly. She hasn't tried that since.

KathyinCali 03-14-2008 08:39 AM
What a cutie :)


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