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FirstYorkie · 11-27-2005, 04:54 AM

Also, Latuya, please understand that I am not, in any way, condemning you. My 6 month old pup has recently developed a problem with object guarding - another potentially serious problem After thoroughly researching the issue, we are working on it using Jean Donaldson's approach.

red98vett · 11-27-2005, 04:57 AM

Gus Gus is adorable in his picture and Chanel and Cheri said they'd LOVE to get together to see how fast they can all rip their hats off their heads -

on the snapping - I'm no expert.... but maybe try to get him out more and teach people how to pet him rather than someone just handling him without asking him first ? maybe he'll feel less threatened and protective ? I know he's a little sweetie and protecting you.....I think the first thing I would try is that - he just may need to feel more comfortable around strangers

eensor · 11-27-2005, 06:54 AM

Biting is serious and needs to be addressed, but Jeez y'all! Lighten up on Latuya! She will get it under control! I would never let that cousin near my Yorkie again though. Teasing is cruel.

Sherry Lynn · 11-27-2005, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eensor

Biting is serious and needs to be addressed, but Jeez y'all! Lighten up on Latuya! She will get it under control! I would never let that cousin near my Yorkie again though. Teasing is cruel.

Ditto!

MeganS · 11-27-2005, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eensor

Biting is serious and needs to be addressed, but Jeez y'all! Lighten up on Latuya! She will get it under control! I would never let that cousin near my Yorkie again though. Teasing is cruel.

Double Ditto!

bettyeanne · 11-27-2005, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eensor

Biting is serious and needs to be addressed, but Jeez y'all! Lighten up on Latuya! She will get it under control! I would never let that cousin near my Yorkie again though. Teasing is cruel.

I totally agree! What I meant was there would have been nothing accomplished by trying any "aggression training" at that particular time & place. Besides Latuya already said she was working on it .... what she needs is encouragement, support & understanding. I agree too, the cousin wouldn't get away without a reprimend. I don't allow teasing either!

FirstYorkie · 11-27-2005, 07:34 AM

I apologize if I responded too harshly.

The first dog I ever had was when I was 14 years old. Alfie was a cocker spaniel. My father teased him mercilessly and corrected him harshly for any perceived wrong-doings. Alfie "nipped" at people of couple of times. One day, my grandmother dropped a sock from the dryer. When she reached down to pick it, Alfie bit her hard enough to require 8 stitches. Soon after, he went to the SPCA where I suspect that he was "put to sleep".

I regret to this day that I didn't know more about dogs at that time and that I wasn't able to stand up to my Dad for what I knew intuitively was wrong. If I can help someone save their dog from the same fate, I have to try.

That's where I was coming from.

chachi · 11-27-2005, 07:41 AM

I know how you feel. My little 5 lb non agressive female yorkie attacked my neighbors feet one day when she picked my daughter up to take her to her house. I just told her no bite and scolded her. The only thing we can figure out why she did it was the protective instinct in her. Make sure you let him know right then and there that what he did was wrong and that is all you can do besides maybe going in a class.

Snow Yorkies · 11-27-2005, 10:11 AM

I would like to add to this subject... ANYONE of our yorkies can bite at anytime, trained, socialized, all around fun loving... Just because they have NEVER bitten before, doesn't mean they won't.... They are domesticated animals (yes I said it animals) and they will revert back to their wild nature if they are scared, startled, nervous, don't like a smell a person carries and or just don't like the person... They have senses we can't even dream they have. So, Latuya, that may have been the reason Gus acted out. I know when people ask me if any of my dogs bite I have to reply, "They Might"
Poor lttle Gus was probably scared at the idea of something being put on his head and this was the only way he knew to communicate... natures way.

FirstYorkie · 11-27-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

I would like to add to this subject... ANYONE of our yorkies can bite at anytime, trained, socialized, all around fun loving... Just because they have NEVER bitten before, doesn't mean they won't....

You make a VERY good point. Some dogs are more likely to bite than others, but, absolutely, any dog pushed beyond his tolerance can and will bite.

One thing that I've learned recently that I think bears repeating here is that we don't do our dogs a service by punishing them for growling. For most dogs, growling would be a first line of defense before biting. Actually, second. First, for many dogs, would be moving away. Then they'd growl, then they'd bite. UNLESS we've punished them for growling. If we restrain them and have punished them for growling, then they have no choice but to go start to "bite mode".

I'm TRYING, at this point, to not react negatively when my pup growls (I admit that it's still a struggle). Instead, I notice when he does so and realize that he needs more work around whatever it was that prompted it.

val · 11-27-2005, 10:59 AM

I never posted before but I have to in this case. I am a new owner of a yorkipoo and she loves to nibble on me, the kids, and anything else she can find for her teeth, I was wondering how old your yorkie is? Ours is 4 months old, should I be worried about the fact that she chews so much or is she just teething. In your case though, just think about it , I would get pretty irritated if a stranger was trying to put something on me that was not going to very comfortable, could she have tied it to tight and it pinched her neck? Good luck and I would love some advice for my own cutie pie. I have two more dogs but they are not yorkie's.

chachi · 11-27-2005, 11:04 AM

All yorkies go through a stage where they are chewing. They usually outgrow it once they are done teething. When Chachi would chew on our feet we would put bitter apple on out feet to keep him from chewing on them. It is defintely a time when you want to keep chew stuff around for them. Both of my dogs were very destructive during this period and chewed on area rugs putting holes in them.

val · 11-27-2005, 11:13 AM

I guess we are pretty fortunate, she has not chewed on any of our furniture yet. My biggest fear is that she will bite somebody. When we go to pick up the kids from school, Nelly wags her tail and shakes because she is so excited to see the other kids and they all love her, she does try to nibble on them but she rolls over on her belly for lots of rubs. She even rolls over before the kids even get the chance to bend down and rub her, is this a good sign that the nibbling will eventually stop and she will not be a bitter. I will add that when she plays with her toys sometimes she growls is this normal?

yorkieusa · 11-27-2005, 03:29 PM

Rolling onto her back is a sign of submissive behavior. Some even go further with submissive urination!

val · 11-27-2005, 03:49 PM

She does not urinate, she doesn't even sprinkle when she is excited or nervous, she just seems really excited. When she is scared or unsure if you will hurt her, she just drops down on all fours and stays on her stomache. I am new with these dogs so I am not sure how to read some of the things she does.

11-27-2005, 04:57 AM	#17
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11-27-2005, 06:54 AM	#18
eensor YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois Posts: 2,535	Biting is serious and needs to be addressed, but Jeez y'all! Lighten up on Latuya! She will get it under control! I would never let that cousin near my Yorkie again though. Teasing is cruel. __________________ I'd rather be in Mexico!

11-27-2005, 07:41 AM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I know how you feel. My little 5 lb non agressive female yorkie attacked my neighbors feet one day when she picked my daughter up to take her to her house. I just told her no bite and scolded her. The only thing we can figure out why she did it was the protective instinct in her. Make sure you let him know right then and there that what he did was wrong and that is all you can do besides maybe going in a class. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-27-2005, 10:11 AM	#24
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,684	I would like to add to this subject... ANYONE of our yorkies can bite at anytime, trained, socialized, all around fun loving... Just because they have NEVER bitten before, doesn't mean they won't.... They are domesticated animals (yes I said it animals) and they will revert back to their wild nature if they are scared, startled, nervous, don't like a smell a person carries and or just don't like the person... They have senses we can't even dream they have. So, Latuya, that may have been the reason Gus acted out. I know when people ask me if any of my dogs bite I have to reply, "They Might" Poor lttle Gus was probably scared at the idea of something being put on his head and this was the only way he knew to communicate... natures way. __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BAPPC

11-27-2005, 11:04 AM	#27
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	All yorkies go through a stage where they are chewing. They usually outgrow it once they are done teething. When Chachi would chew on our feet we would put bitter apple on out feet to keep him from chewing on them. It is defintely a time when you want to keep chew stuff around for them. Both of my dogs were very destructive during this period and chewed on area rugs putting holes in them. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-27-2005, 04:54 AM	#16
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Also, Latuya, please understand that I am not, in any way, condemning you. My 6 month old pup has recently developed a problem with object guarding - another potentially serious problem After thoroughly researching the issue, we are working on it using Jean Donaldson's approach.

11-27-2005, 07:34 AM	#22
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	I apologize if I responded too harshly. The first dog I ever had was when I was 14 years old. Alfie was a cocker spaniel. My father teased him mercilessly and corrected him harshly for any perceived wrong-doings. Alfie "nipped" at people of couple of times. One day, my grandmother dropped a sock from the dryer. When she reached down to pick it, Alfie bit her hard enough to require 8 stitches. Soon after, he went to the SPCA where I suspect that he was "put to sleep". I regret to this day that I didn't know more about dogs at that time and that I wasn't able to stand up to my Dad for what I knew intuitively was wrong. If I can help someone save their dog from the same fate, I have to try. That's where I was coming from.

11-27-2005, 10:59 AM	#26
val Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: medicine hat,ab Posts: 155	I never posted before but I have to in this case. I am a new owner of a yorkipoo and she loves to nibble on me, the kids, and anything else she can find for her teeth, I was wondering how old your yorkie is? Ours is 4 months old, should I be worried about the fact that she chews so much or is she just teething. In your case though, just think about it , I would get pretty irritated if a stranger was trying to put something on me that was not going to very comfortable, could she have tied it to tight and it pinched her neck? Good luck and I would love some advice for my own cutie pie. I have two more dogs but they are not yorkie's.

11-27-2005, 11:13 AM	#28
val Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: medicine hat,ab Posts: 155	I guess we are pretty fortunate, she has not chewed on any of our furniture yet. My biggest fear is that she will bite somebody. When we go to pick up the kids from school, Nelly wags her tail and shakes because she is so excited to see the other kids and they all love her, she does try to nibble on them but she rolls over on her belly for lots of rubs. She even rolls over before the kids even get the chance to bend down and rub her, is this a good sign that the nibbling will eventually stop and she will not be a bitter. I will add that when she plays with her toys sometimes she growls is this normal?

11-27-2005, 03:29 PM	#29
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Rolling onto her back is a sign of submissive behavior. Some even go further with submissive urination! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-27-2005, 03:49 PM	#30
val Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: medicine hat,ab Posts: 155	She does not urinate, she doesn't even sprinkle when she is excited or nervous, she just seems really excited. When she is scared or unsure if you will hurt her, she just drops down on all fours and stays on her stomache. I am new with these dogs so I am not sure how to read some of the things she does.