Boyfriend and yorkie do not get along My Yorkie, Bailey has become quite protective of me. She is about two years old and I got her from a shelter when she was about 7 months old. At the time I got her I lived with my parents. She was always a little skittish of my boyfriend when he would visit. This past June, Bailey and I moved into an apartment with my boyfriend. Since then it has gotten progressively worse. She makes this screeching noise when he walks past her, runs away from him whenever he is near, won't take treats from him, literally will pee or poop herself if he gets too close. She is completely terrified of him. BUT when I'm not home she will snuggle right up to him on the couch, will follow him around, take treats from him, etc. Once I get home and she sees me she flips and growls at him and does the same act. When he kisses me or lays a hand on me she does everything she can to get my attention and wants nothing to do with him. She is starting to get worse and has started nipping at him and now is even getting to be that way with others. How can I make this situation better? It is becoming awfully hard to live together when I feel stuck in the middle!! |
BUMP! I have a nervous dog as well. He cannot be around kids and men for the most part but he loves my dad, brothers, and boyfriend. I have no idea how I did it, or even if it was me who did anything. I hope some others give you advice and can help you find an answer. Good luck! |
It looks like she is overprotective. Since it's you she is protecting you should be the one to stop this behavior. Just say firmly NO when she does any of the things you described and push her away. Don't give in and never pet her while she is in that protective mode. It can take some time but she will get over it. Maria |
I went through this with my dog. He's very protective of me. One thing that helps when he gets into that protective mode is to move next to the person he is "protecting" me from. So, if he starts barking at a male friend (he hates men), I go stand next to the guy so that Vinnie is then barking at both of us. That really confuses him and he eventually just stops and walks away. |
Try having your boyfriend be the one to feed her and give her treats all the time, not just when you are gone. The problem with shelter dogs is you don't know their history. She might have been abused, or she might have seen a man abusing a woman. And as someone else said, nevr give her affection when she is in an unstable state of mind, it will only reinforce the behavior. |
You might also consider looking for a certified behaviorist who could come to your home and see exactly what is going on and try to help you deal with it :) Good Luck- I can imagine this is very difficult |
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