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Agression towards other dogs Hi, I have a terrible situation at home with my yorkie and in desperate need of an advice... I have 2 cocker spaniels (male and female; 3 and 2 years) and recently i got a female yorkie, stunning princess. She's 8 months and although she loves Nikyta (my female cocker), she's always attacking her when I'm present, when im not around them they are best friends. I live in a country that behaviorist dont exist; training is limited and ridiculous expensive and vets dont give much help as well. I cant give my yorkie or any of my dogs, out of the question! but of course i cannot put them in risk as well. So, please help me in solving this huge problem...:) |
Consistant corrections to her with a harsh No, and praise as she stops her attack. It will be hard as they are terriers. Our female is 13, and she still attacks her 135 pound Son, Carlo. Fortunately, Carlo is very gentle with her, and lets her have her way. It happens real fast. Good luck. You can also call a behaviorist for their thoughts and get some advice that way. Outside of making sure they are seperated when alone. |
Sounds like maybe she's guarding YOU? If it only happens in your presence. Ringo used to do this when Lucy first came home and it will impact their relationships if allowed to continue. When Ringo would do this, say when sitting in my lap, or even on the floor in front of me - we would put him in another room for a while. He caught on rather quickly. |
She's a very spoiled princess... and since in the house basically its only me, as my boyfriend is only some days here, there all are very close to me. My boyfriend's idea was to put them all outside so they can bond more and be less with me, and they do seem to get along well but I dont think that solves the problem... so now im with a dilemma, should i bring them in to sleep inside or let them sleep outside? |
Well, I always think they should sleep inside. Little Yorkies are not meant to sleep outside IMO. One day, a friend of mine came over, and got Lucy and Ringo to playing. They did so well with her and that is when I realized their problems were jealousy over me. They had nothing invested with her . . so were able to play with her without being jealous of one another. I would keep them separate inside for a while using baby gates or some such. That's what we did at first . so everyone could have their own space . . and get used to each other's smell, etc. without being close enough to get into a fight. |
Thanks Ringo1 for the ideias. she did sleep inside but in her bed not mine. and in the morning i did allow them to come to my bed and we even fall asleep all together. thats a beginning. i definitly will go buy tomorrow baby gates to try that approach as well, but will maintain them outside during the day and at night inside. |
I'm glad you are seeing some progress. It took Ringo a good month to settle down with Lucy . . . and we still feed them separately. He is definiately the dominant dog and would take ALL of the food. For some reason last night - he was giving her the stinkeye all evening. I think he was tired and she wanted to play. I finally put him in his crate because I could see he was going to pounce on her if she didn't leave him alone. So we still have a few skirmishes here and there too. |
Hi there, My little Tootsy is extremely aggressive towards other dogs (cats, birds - anything apart from people! LOL!) and the only thing that stops her is an empty can with some pebbles inside, which I rattle if she starts to show aggression. It works like a dream. Now I just have to say ' there is going to be a loud noise if you don't stop' and she knows what this means and stops. You would just need to keep the can in a handy place and when you see the start of aggression just pick it up, or even just showing her the can will work, eventually. Hope this works for you. I, too, wouldn't let a Yorkie sleep outside. They are prey to foxes etc. I never let Tootsy outside at night on her own, as I know there are foxes about and I live in a town. They also feel the cold more than other dogs, due to the fact that they do not have an undercoat (I think that is what it is called) like other dogs. They are definitely inside dogs. I hope one of the solutions YT offers will help to sort out your problem. Enjoy your little princess. Hugs, Franceen |
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