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03-29-2008, 08:01 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manchester
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| Does your terrier live up to their name!? Hi there Tia is nearly 11 weeks old now; and she seems to be growing into a little terrier, a cute terrier albeit. She attacks and has 'fights' with all her toys, even her little boyfwrend that I brought for her to cuddle (toy/teddy bear dog); she prefers to beat him up lol. She will bite his neck and shake him aggresively. When I play get her boyfwrend and play with her 'attack' her back she gets really worked up - like its a real fight Even her squeaky ball, I think she thinks its an animal that she has to destroy. Also with me; if I am cleaning her face etc she will open her mouth to bite me, but if she does manage to, she doesn't actually bite to hurt me; she;s quite gentle.. or maybe thats because she only has tiny tiny teeth, which don't have the potential hurt!? I was wondering whether this is normal behaviour especially considering she is a terrier; or should I be seeking to stop this sort of behaviour as she is only 11 weeks old and I don't want her to become an aggresive dog. Any suggestions, comments, tips, stories etc, very much appreciated
__________________ Mommy to baby Tia My was born on 13th Jan 2008 |
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03-29-2008, 08:35 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas
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| Do you mean TERROR It's always good to correct any aggressive behavior, but I'm sure he'll grow out of it!
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03-29-2008, 08:36 AM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA, Yosemite National Park
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| I would also like any suggestions on how to nip the biting in the butt. Mine is very "playfull" like this, He is only 10 wks and I tell him every time NO bITE.. now its beeen a wk seems like he is getting fearfull of me after I say it? any ideas... anyone |
03-29-2008, 09:10 AM | #4 |
YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Isle of Wight UK
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| Oh I thought it was going to be....does you terrier live up to thier name, as in Tinkerbell! I was going to say...........NO! There was two in the litter, the largest pup was spoken for, so we had little tiny 'Tinkerbell' but she has grown and grown.....hardly the little fairy we thought she would be. But we love her dearly.
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03-29-2008, 10:14 AM | #5 | |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Livermore, ME
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Nipping is a common problem in young dogs. Maybe because they are teething...maybe just playing. They do need to be taught not to do it. A nibble today from a pup can become a serious problem at a year old when it is possible to take off a finger. When saying "no bite" make sure your voice is not raised...this can frighten them and make them leery of you....do not say their name when correcting them....leave that for praising them. Repeat the "no bite" two, three, four times, whatever it takes, whatever length of time it takes. Get their attention onto something else at the time...a toy, a teething ring. And do not slack off, it needs to be done each time nibbling or biting takes place. You will be rewarded by owning a nice beautiful Yorkie. Be careful of praising them too soon as they may mistake this as praise for their biting. Good luck. This is a very smart breed and will pick up the good habits fast, as long as you are consistant. They love to please us. Just keep in mind how a child acts if at two years old they are not made to mind, then what occurs at the teen years. Love them, spoil them...but always let them know who the pack leader is. | |
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