Question about snapping at another dog! My yorkie Cookie is as sweet as can be, but when we come across other dogs her reactions are mixed. Usually with other Yorkies she is playfull and sweet, sometimes she is the same with big dogs. However other times, usually with bigger dogs, she will shrink away and show her teeth a little bit, usually I just interepret this as fear. However yesterday I was visiting my son's fiance's family and they have a small miniature poodle named Charlie. My daughter had Cookie in her arms and Charlie was looking up at Cookie and sniffling like he was trying to get to know her, all of a sudden she started growling and snapping at Charlie violently. It was very unusual for her to act like that, it was so strange, as I said usually she just bares her teeth a little at big dogs and almost never to little ones about her size. Is there anything I can do to keep her from acting like this? I'm concerned because my family is thinking of getting another yorkie puppy and I don't want Cookie attacking the new puppy if we do decide to get another one. Please help. |
I don't have a lot of advise, fortunately it's not been too much of a problem for me. But I see this has gotten buried on page 2, so I'll bump it up for you and I'm sure someone will have some good input for you. |
Could your yorkie just be a bit jealous of not getting enough attention? if so, i'm sure it's just a phase. |
Cookie felt threatened by Charlie...in her mind she was being restrained since she couldn't get away from him. Remember the phrase flight or fight? Big dog intimidation causes mine to react this way with large breeds. It's really unlikely she'll act this way with a new addition to the family. There is some adjustment period where they determine their status in the "pack"...they resolve this themselves and are soon best of buddies. |
I think I might have the answer to this, based on my own recent experience. My neighbor has a 1 year old lab/border collie mix, who is very well-trained and has been socialized well at dog parks. My Missy, on the other hand, has lead a pretty sheltered life (another subject entirely - my fears more than hers). Anyway, when we were walking our dogs, and they met face to face, on leashes, Gemma just sniffed at Missy, and Missy laid down on her stomach, totally submissive. Gemma even rolled on her side, facing Missy, and Missy just jumped up and tugged on the leash to get away from her. Another day, same situation, Gemma being an angel, Missy being afraid. I picked Missy up, and all of a sudden from my arms sprang Cujo! She barked and snarled at Gemma - talk about a different personality! Dave explained to me that holding Missy up higher than Gemma made her feel superior, and also safe in my arms, so she felt free to give Gemma a piece of her mind. Obviously I don't want her to be this way, and luckily Dave and Gemma are patient enough that when we meet, they realize Missy is kind of just learning her manners and they're patient with her. Dave's thought really made sense to me. Maybe you'll find it applicable in your case. Good luck! |
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Thank you guys so much, you've really helped put my mind at ease. |
This is an interesting thread! I have a Yorkie, Suzi. She is more timid and shy around other dogs, however shows great interest in them at the same time! As soon as the other dog moves , Suzi is scared to death> It does not matter what size the dog is! Now we jsut brought homw a tiny Shih Tzu puppy 3days ago. Suzi jumps on on the couch , much higher then the puppy could ever do. Then Suzi looks at the puppy > not growling or anything. I now believe Suzi is doing this to feel superior . The little puppy can't jump on the couch, however she will stand on her hind legs to want to go up. Before getting miley, the puppy, Suzi has always been scared of other dogs, but never shown agression. |
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