? Help, Prairie Bea and behaviour PROBLEM
 

yorkie
 

You just need to show her whos boss. just swat her and tell her no and bad girl ,put her in a crate or bathroom for 10 minutes and keep repeating and she will come around. to be honest mine have never been that way but i dog sit for other yorkies and have got them to listen by doing that. hope that helps or if anyone else has anouther way that would be helpfull for you also. good luck hun.


tricia

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!

I just did some searches and found some links, perhaps some of these might help:

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Your-Smal...Barking-at-You
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resou...ce/dogs/03.htm

wow..I would be pretty angry if I found out my dog sitter was swatting my dog. I wouldn't hit my dog, let along somebody elses.

To the OP - I don't have any suggestions to offer...Lacy's not at all a biter. Just wanted to wish you good luck and say that I think finding a good behaviorist is a great idea. You need to find out why she is acting this way and then find out how to best fix it.

lets not get this twisted
 

fist off i dont hit my dogs or anyone elses....swat could also mean tap their nose and say no!!!!! I am yorkie breeder,groomer and dog sitter and i have never hurt any of mine or anyone elses and i always love how things get twisted on here!!! dont tell me you have never barley took your hand and said no to your pet for chewing something up or trying to bite or anything. I didn't say hit hard....swat was just a word i used instead of take your hand and barely smack you dog...but don't hurt it.


i'm sure some people know what i mean!!!

I don't agree with putting them in a crate for punishment either, that should be their safe place. To have something readily available, try a whistle on a string or somthing around your neck, so when she tries to bite, you have it right there with you.

I do a time out. When she snaps or nips, look at her firmly and say NO and put her in a crate(or place by herself) for a few minutes. I'm sure there's other information out there that's helpful. I remember in training they said to place the dog on it's back and hold on to them till they stop struggling, it establishes dominance and that YOU are the pack leader. Good luck.

Now I did use the whistle around my neck with Maggy May and within a week, she was done biting, but your lil one showing her teeth at you and displaying aggression, I'm not sure if that should be the approach here to take. I'd honestly seek some professional advice from a animal behavorist to see how to properly handle this. Maggy's and Isaiah case was, they were pups, very young and teething and didn't get to stay with the Momma and littler mates long enough to learn bite inhabition. With yours being older though, this may not be the case. Good luck to you.

I know your definition of smack. Yes these are sweet animals, but exactly that animals, furkids furbutts, furbabies and so on....But remember this is an animal and your definition of "Smack" although it did sound rough until you explained it is OK.

Don't ever swat, smack etc. This can only encourage either aggression or more fear. I am totally against any form of physical punishment. I think this is a serious problem though. In 20 years I've never had a yorkie aggressive towards me so get some professional advice please. If this a happening in a puppy it will probably only escalate. I use a penny can for unwanted behavior and it usually works but it's hard to carry around with you in your pocket lol

When mine starts barking and biting peoples toes I clap really loud and he stops.

Mine quit with a high-pitched, loud "Yeek!" No smacking, swatting, tapping. A hand is for love not discipline.

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

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 :)

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

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!

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!!

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

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

I would love to see a picture of her.

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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.

:bravo: A pop can with pennies in it works well.

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 ...

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.

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.

What a cutie :)