Help Simon nipping at baby! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Osso · 09-01-2012, 07:03 PM

One of my 8 year old yorkie's is attacking my 4 month old baby. He runs towards him and then tries to bite him.

I have tried making him sit, throwing him toys to distract him. I don't want to pen him up, but am unsure as to what to do.

Suggestions?

kjc · 09-01-2012, 08:00 PM

Protecting the baby is your first priority. Then, get a professional trainer in to access your yorkie and train him.

Lovetodream88 · 09-01-2012, 11:04 PM

I think a trainer is necessary and make sure to keep the baby and yorkie separated until a trainer can help you.

Teresa Ford · 09-02-2012, 07:14 AM

No Bullies Allowed
First of all you must let the bully know that what he/she is doing is not acceptable. They are not in charge of this family you are. A good place to start is by using The Nothing In Life Is Free training program click this link: Nothing in Life is Free Gaining control of your dog humanely
If the bully sleeps with you, that is not allowed right now. Sleeping with the PLP* is earned by good behavior, not a right. (the PLP means Provider, Leader, Protector or Parent, Leader, Provider) This is really important when dealing with aggression, guarding behavior, and urine marking.
Watch your bully carefully for signs of pending aggression. Interrupt the behavior with cue word(s) that you use every time. We use 'ENOUGH' which means stop what ever you are doing right now. You can choose what ever feels natural like 'No Way !', 'Stop IT !', you can clap or stomp to emphasize the cue word. If the dog stops and looks at you, call them and praise, example, Good Boy Sammy, and pet. When you can supervize, I also recommend letting the bully drag around a leash attached to their harness, this gives you something to grab if necessary. Having a leash hooked to their harness reminds them that you are the PLP, not them. I hope this helps. I have other retraining lessons if you need more suggestions, just let me know. Hugs Teresa

GeorgiesMomma · 09-02-2012, 07:24 AM

Teresa you give such great advice! The clapping and saying enough works well for Georgie. While he never nipped when Isaiah was a baby as he started walking and running he started to do so. OP I am sure with the advice given you will be able to curb the aggression and everyone will get along fine. Good luck!

09-01-2012, 07:03 PM	#1
Osso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 136	Help Simon nipping at baby! One of my 8 year old yorkie's is attacking my 4 month old baby. He runs towards him and then tries to bite him. I have tried making him sit, throwing him toys to distract him. I don't want to pen him up, but am unsure as to what to do. Suggestions?

09-01-2012, 08:00 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Protecting the baby is your first priority. Then, get a professional trainer in to access your yorkie and train him. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

09-01-2012, 11:04 PM	#3
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I think a trainer is necessary and make sure to keep the baby and yorkie separated until a trainer can help you. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

09-02-2012, 07:14 AM	#4
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	No Bullies Allowed First of all you must let the bully know that what he/she is doing is not acceptable. They are not in charge of this family you are. A good place to start is by using The Nothing In Life Is Free training program click this link: Nothing in Life is Free Gaining control of your dog humanely If the bully sleeps with you, that is not allowed right now. Sleeping with the PLP* is earned by good behavior, not a right. (the PLP means Provider, Leader, Protector or Parent, Leader, Provider) This is really important when dealing with aggression, guarding behavior, and urine marking. Watch your bully carefully for signs of pending aggression. Interrupt the behavior with cue word(s) that you use every time. We use 'ENOUGH' which means stop what ever you are doing right now. You can choose what ever feels natural like 'No Way !', 'Stop IT !', you can clap or stomp to emphasize the cue word. If the dog stops and looks at you, call them and praise, example, Good Boy Sammy, and pet. When you can supervize, I also recommend letting the bully drag around a leash attached to their harness, this gives you something to grab if necessary. Having a leash hooked to their harness reminds them that you are the PLP, not them. I hope this helps. I have other retraining lessons if you need more suggestions, just let me know. Hugs Teresa __________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. Last edited by Teresa Ford; 09-02-2012 at 07:18 AM.

09-02-2012, 07:24 AM	#5
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Teresa you give such great advice! The clapping and saying enough works well for Georgie. While he never nipped when Isaiah was a baby as he started walking and running he started to do so. OP I am sure with the advice given you will be able to curb the aggression and everyone will get along fine. Good luck! __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!