Need Help with Attack Yorkie

[Alisteretc]

I agree that from now on when those 2 are together, you will have to be right there, and that Sophie must think she is in charge and needs to control everyone who disobeys or seems like a threat. The alpha females will usually target the most passive. I do know someone who actually bit her dog's ear when she decided to fight. She did it just once and the problem dog has never gone past the line again. I think you have to catch the dog right when she attacks, roll her say "no" firmly, and hang onto her ear with your mouth while growling, and while pinching it with your teeth just enough for her to realize what you are doing. I have never done this myself, and I know it sounds really odd, but it DID work for her with her chi.

[ScootieBootie]

Originally Posted by tatertot15

Hey Bonnie, I hope this is helping....the people on here really do know what they are talking about and I hope you take their advice....after reading all the replies I agree with a lot of what they say, and I don't think you should re-home unless you cannot get control over it after trying these things that have been suggested. I really hope they all can get along.

Does anyone think that a pet trainer could help her?? Like a training class?? That may help let her see who is supposed to be boss....don't take my word for it as I'm far from an expert but I don't see how it could hurt trying at this point.

Keep us updated as you try things so we can see if there is any progress and see if something else needs to be done....everyone on here really just wants to help and they will give honest opinions. Good luck!!

I think in home training with a behaviorist is the best bet, so that the person can observe the way things are. Although, from experience, it seems that as soon as I come in, the dogs act like angels...it's the stranger factor!

Another option is to video the interactions. If you could do this, I'd have you send it to me and we could go from there...

[love4yorkies]

Thank you for all the replies. I cannot even let the two of them near each other. I purchased a muzzle from the store yesterday and the second they were in the room together Bindi was trying to keep her distance because she's afraid and Sophie went full force and cornered her and went in for the kill. I immediately lifted her by the neck and put her in her crate. Thank goodness she had the muzzle on. I watch every episode of the Dog Whisperer and have growled, bit, made her submit to me, but she is zeroed in on getting Bindi. I do have a couple that are interested in her and they do not have any other pets. They are willing to pay the adoption fee. I am waiting to check out their references.

[Wylie's Mom]

Have you looked into getting a D.A.P. Collar? I would highly recommend this ASAP.

[Chellbe46]

I dont know how to help as i only have the one yorkie but good luck in what ever you do xx

[love4yorkies]

I've never heard of the D.A.P. collar. Would all 3 of them need one or just Sophie?

[zoey101]

I agree with ScootieBootie I think you need to be more strict and pretty much what scootibootie said I mean i knowi am not the samrtest here but that is what i would go with and some of the other suggestions!!! Good Luck! Do you think you are going to rehome Sophie? I hope you dont have to

[MrsPeanut]

Originally Posted by ScootieBootie

The trouble is you are not the leader in the house...she is.
You need to establish yourself as the leader and put her back into her follower position.

1. Revoke furniture priveleges.
2. Feed on a schedule and make her sit/wait until you tell her she can eat.
3. If she wants something from you (walks, get petted, etc) make her do a command first.
4. Make sure all dogs are spayed/neuterd to eliminate aggression due to fluctuating hormones.
5. Walk them together EVERY day, which will help them bond.
6. If you see her go for the other dog, immediately intervene. I suggest getting an empty soda can and fill it with a few pebbles (no pennies or change!), close off the top and shake this a couple of times when she starts to go for the other dog.

What is triggering the aggression?? Food? Toys? Your attention? Nothing that you can tell?

Wow thats a great idea...useful tips for all of us...lll the leader of my pack is 3 yrs old and then I have a female 6months old and they fight but only becuase the 6mth wants to play and the 3 yr doesnt understand but its nothing like this.....As soon as I say No the 3 yr old wanders off...

[Cody'sMom]

I really hope some of these techniques in here will help with your yorkie. I would hate to see you have to give one up. I'll be thinking about you! We've been having some similar problems, too. (Although not as bad IN the house.)

Cheyenne is now 7 months and has been a total alpha female since she entered our house at 12 weeks. Cody is my sweet 3 year old male. They are both fixed. They play constantly and there haven't been many biting issues. Cheyenne is extremely protective of the food and toys though and it is bothersome. Although she has been a great playmate of Cody's and he adores her, he seems a bit fearful of her. She intimidates him. There have been times when she has attacked Cody and bit him after baths. she does not recognize his smell and sees him as a different dog entirely. CRAZY!!! If I use the same dog shampoo I normally do, she is okay. If I use something different, she has outright attack and bit him on a few occasions. He has been shaking in a corner after those attacks.

The major problem that we have with Cheyenne is OTHER DOGS!! She is a major attack dog and while she is on the leash walking through the neighborhood, she has gone after HUGE dogs in a very aggressive manor. I'm afraid she is getting a bad reputation. I don't think I'll be able to hide behind the "she is just a scared puppy" excuse much longer. I know she seems very afraid of these dogs and I think that is why she is acting out this way. She seems afraid of people, too, and won't go near them. (If they come into the house, she loves them) Any help for this puppy? I've been trying to work on the alpha dog thing and she does think she is boss. the hints in this thread will help, too.


Thanks,

dawn
Cody and Cheyenne