Could he look more pitiful?

[YorkieMom2]

Ok, if we do have a yorkie that bites, what is the best way to correct it. I have Diesel and Daisy. They have the best personalities. however, when I am correcting or hollering at my 13 year old ADHD son, Diesel goes into attack mode. He has actually bitten my son, its almost like he takes on a new personality. Daisy just sits and barks. Now, as soon as I start to raise my voice, Diesel starts barking and my son jumps on his bed. Altho, my son is exactly where I want him. i dont want Diesel biting him.

I am planning on talking to the vet about it, but thought since the subject was brought up, I would take suggestions. I prefer helpful suggestions, I dont want to be persecuted for this post. I am asking for help.

[Latuya]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom2

Ok, if we do have a yorkie that bites, what is the best way to correct it. I have Diesel and Daisy. They have the best personalities. however, when I am correcting or hollering at my 13 year old ADHD son, Diesel goes into attack mode. He has actually bitten my son, its almost like he takes on a new personality. Daisy just sits and barks. Now, as soon as I start to raise my voice, Diesel starts barking and my son jumps on his bed. Altho, my son is exactly where I want him. i dont want Diesel biting him.

I am planning on talking to the vet about it, but thought since the subject was brought up, I would take suggestions. I prefer helpful suggestions, I dont want to be persecuted for this post. I am asking for help.

i would firmly tell Diesel NO when he does this and tell your son not to jump on the bed. It shows them that he is scared of him. They feel more power when you are scared of them. The dogs pick up on your anger and will react on it if you don't put a stop to it. When Gus is barking at someone I just clap my hands and tell him, it's ok and stop it. He will sometimes stop and if he doesnt, I will tell him to go lay down. He knews he's doing wrong when he is sent to his bed. It takes a lot of work to break them out of bad habbits but it can be done. I wish all the luck in the world.

I know some are persecuted for asking a simple question. That's the only down fall of this site or any site for that matter. But most are willing to give a helping hand and give good advise. It's hard to turn the other cheek when someone acks up (believe me I know) but but you have to put that aside and see all the wonderful people who really want to help and do care. This is a wonderful site to learn!

[YorkieMom2]

Thanks for the suggestion...but my concern is if my son doesnt jump up on the bed, Diesel will bite him and he draws blood. I guess I need to learn to stop hollering, what I have been doing is as soon as I know I am going to holler, I pick Diesel up and put him in his pen so he wont bite my son. They both have started barking as well, but Daisy is just doing it because Diesel is doing it. We look like the funny farm, me hollering, the dogs barking, diesel chasing tyler, and tyler is screaming...all while my husband sits and looks like nothing is wrong....(thats another forum) hahaha

[FirstYorkie]

Originally Posted by Latuya

I want everyone to know till I feel I have a problem with bitting or any other problem, I will ask for your opinion.

I've apologized before and I will apologize again. I'm sorry.

<Note to self> Monica is NOT asking for advice, Monica is NOT asking for advice, Monica is NOT asking advise even when she says:

Originally Posted by Latuya

. But one way or another I am going to have to break him of snapping. Just the other day my cousin came over and he got a big kick out of pissing Gus off by play hitting me. I mean Gus went at him as though he wanted to do damage.

Okay. Lesson learned.

Originally Posted by Latuya

I hate that I now have to walk on my toes to avoid setting someone off.

You don't need to walk on eggshells. As I said, this is a tender subject for me since the first dog I had (as a teenager) had to be put to sleep for biting. It doesn't mean that other subjects will draw the same response or that you set me off. I'll try very hard to remember not to offer you advice again. Okay?

[FirstYorkie]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom2

all while my husband sits and looks like nothing is wrong....(thats another forum) hahaha

That's hilarious!

I'd like to respond but I've been already been chastised for responding on this thread so I'm finished with it. Perhaps you'd like to start a new thread?

[luvmymonkies]

Gus is adorable!!! And so tiny! Great shot of him too ...but I'm sorry, he doesn't scare me...lol

[Latuya]

Originally Posted by FirstYorkie

I've apologized before and I will apologize again. I'm sorry.

<Note to self> Monica is NOT asking for advice, Monica is NOT asking for advice, Monica is NOT asking advise even when she says:

Okay. Lesson learned.

You don't need to walk on eggshells. As I said, this is a tender subject for me since the first dog I had (as a teenager) had to be put to sleep for biting. It doesn't mean that other subjects will draw the same response or that you set me off. I'll try very hard to remember not to offer you advice again. Okay?

I'm not saying I didn't want your advice, or any one elses for that matter, but I was not asking for it in this thread. I don't feel I have a problem with the sub. and if I did I would ask for help. I'm sure your advise would be greatly appreciate when asked.

[Bentley&BitsysMom]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom2

Thanks for the suggestion...but my concern is if my son doesnt jump up on the bed, Diesel will bite him and he draws blood. I guess I need to learn to stop hollering, what I have been doing is as soon as I know I am going to holler, I pick Diesel up and put him in his pen so he wont bite my son. They both have started barking as well, but Daisy is just doing it because Diesel is doing it. We look like the funny farm, me hollering, the dogs barking, diesel chasing tyler, and tyler is screaming...all while my husband sits and looks like nothing is wrong....(thats another forum) hahaha

LoL! I just found this thread Bentley has bitten Thomas before and drawn blook too. He is not aggressive at all but it has happened a couple times in the last two years. Twice it was because Thomas was aggravating him crouched down at his food bowl and they both got in trouble for that....and the other time was because he was and gets so excited when he goes for a ride He actually bit me once too while walking to the car....he just gets so excited he goes nuts!!1 When I yell, all the dogs go hide! Sometimes all of us at my house look like we belong in a zoo

[YorkieMom2]

First Yorkie, send me a private message if you dont want to respond on the board. I am looking for help...Thanks

[Mydogkelsey]

I think gus gus looks adorable in that pic! I do agree you need to put a stop to that type of behavior but I dont think it's such a horrible thing. It was a mistake. Your baby will learn and you are learning as well I dont understand why some people on here are being so harsh. Thanks for sharing your story and Im sure some of them didn't mean to come off so strong...nobody's perfect.