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faith2451 · 08-21-2013, 08:07 PM

any advice on how to find a good trainer what to look for never had to mess with this before i also have 2 other yorkies no prob with them and the baby

intilis · 08-22-2013, 02:39 AM

Ive never been in this kind of situation so have no advice. Just wanted to say that your Grandchild & Zig are both in my prayers.

gemy · 08-22-2013, 12:14 PM

Ask ur vet for a referral or contact local Obed clubs or your fav pet food store

dawn27 · 08-22-2013, 04:32 PM

I don't know what the law is in your area concerning dog bites but I have heard of a three bites and your out sort of rule in some states. From what I can tell by skimming the information below your state has a One Free Bite rule. Below is what I found for your state. I think a training would be a great idea, try to find one that can possibly work with you and your pup on ways to redirect his fear aggressions. If that is even possible. In the mean time, you may want to consider a mussel when he is around small children. Plus its going to take tons of hard work and hours to work with him to find out what makes him tick and triggers the bite instinct. Plus working with him so that he feels comfortable around children. It can be done . . and I wish you much success.

I hope your meeting with the dog warden goes well!

Virginia Dog Bite Law

The one bite rule:

Overview of the "One Bite Rule

marcie · 08-22-2013, 04:40 PM

Keep us update on the results. If the pup was cornered what did they
expect it to do? Put Zig in a crate and never let him around people. Zig will love his crate and feel safe. That's what I do with my rescue Chihuahua b/c she doesn't like strangers.

faith2451 · 08-23-2013, 06:35 AM

thank you for your help got about 4 or 5 trainers to call here i go

Magnus · 08-23-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by faith2451

thank you for your help got about 4 or 5 trainers to call here i go

I hope you find a trainer that can help you. But I think there should be some human training as well. I think as a general rule, there should be close supervision when a child(ren) a puppy/dog are in the same room. Especially if the child is really young like 3 years old.

pinkpatty · 08-23-2013, 08:16 AM

This is just a story of my experience with my son's Jack Russell terrier, Mandi was 7 years old when my first grandchild came along. Basically Mandi ignored the baby. When Rachel was 2 years old we had what I refer to the Cheerio Caper. Mandi spent a good deal of time over the past two years eating what ever hit the floor under the highchair. Well this one day, Rachel tried to take a Cheerio off the floor for herself, she was a typical two year old. Mandi snapped at her. She did not draw blood or break the skin, but she was trying to make it very clear that if it hit the floor it was hers. Well my son and his wife flipped, could not understand why their now 9 year old dog would bite their child. Surprise, Mandi was not being mean, she was being a dog. No matter the breed of dog, you do not allow small children to corner or mess with the dog period. Mandi went on to live to the ripe old age of 16 or 17 years old and she and Rachel became the best of friends.

theporkieyorkie · 08-23-2013, 08:27 AM

My older dog is fear aggressive with strangers and he is aggressive over territory(the couch and the bed and treats) with my SO. He has bitten my SO several times, without growling or barking to warn, but he's never drawn blood. It hurts my SO's feelings more than anything

I am SOOO very careful with him around strangers. I do not let anyone approach him or try to pet him without warning them about him being afraid of people and possibly biting...and I have one friend who brings her child over and she is well aware of the situation and we both watch them together. Luckily Princeton stays away and isn't just going after people. He's afraid of them and while he's curious and may sniff, he'd prefer they don't touch him so he mostly stays away ....but if he were cornered, he'd do the same thing.

I know I am responsible for my dog...not just to keep people safe from him, but to keep HIM SAFE from them. I am ALWAYS on high alert when we are out of our house and other people are around. If it were me, I would definitely be teaching my grandkids "no touch" with the aggressive dog...and I would even consider locking the dog up in a crate in a quiet room, while the grandkids are there.

One of the things I tried was letting strangers be the "bringer of good things"...which was treats!! It may have helped a little as he did get brave enough to go up and take the treat out of their hand, but he still doesn't want them to touch him.

It was really embarrassing to me at first to say "my dog bites"...but now it comes off my tongue like nothing.

Teresiana · 08-23-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by theporkieyorkie

My older dog is fear aggressive with strangers and he is aggressive over territory(the couch and the bed and treats) with my SO. He has bitten my SO several times, without growling or barking to warn, but he's never drawn blood. It hurts my SO's feelings more than anything

I am SOOO very careful with him around strangers. I do not let anyone approach him or try to pet him without warning them about him being afraid of people and possibly biting...and I have one friend who brings her child over and she is well aware of the situation and we both watch them together. Luckily Princeton stays away and isn't just going after people. He's afraid of them and while he's curious and may sniff, he'd prefer they don't touch him so he mostly stays away ....but if he were cornered, he'd do the same thing.

I know I am responsible for my dog...not just to keep people safe from him, but to keep HIM SAFE from them. I am ALWAYS on high alert when we are out of our house and other people are around. If it were me, I would definitely be teaching my grandkids "no touch" with the aggressive dog...and I would even consider locking the dog up in a crate in a quiet room, while the grandkids are there.

One of the things I tried was letting strangers be the "bringer of good things"...which was treats!! It may have helped a little as he did get brave enough to go up and take the treat out of their hand, but he still doesn't want them to touch him.

It was really embarrassing to me at first to say "my dog bites"...but now it comes off my tongue like nothing.

I really agree with that strategy. I have a 9 year old son. Whenever he brings friends into the house, I ask them to give the pups a treat when they come in & a few times during the playdate. That way, the dogs associate visitors with good things. Even if the house guest drops the treat on the floor in front of the dog, I think that can help to reinforce positivity.

08-22-2013, 02:39 AM	#17
intilis YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sayreville, NJ, and Stuart Fl, Posts: 881	Ive never been in this kind of situation so have no advice. Just wanted to say that your Grandchild & Zig are both in my prayers. __________________ Lori ,Phoebe , Stanley , Joey ,Tink RIP.

08-22-2013, 12:14 PM	#18
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Ask ur vet for a referral or contact local Obed clubs or your fav pet food store __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

08-22-2013, 04:32 PM	#19
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	I don't know what the law is in your area concerning dog bites but I have heard of a three bites and your out sort of rule in some states. From what I can tell by skimming the information below your state has a One Free Bite rule. Below is what I found for your state. I think a training would be a great idea, try to find one that can possibly work with you and your pup on ways to redirect his fear aggressions. If that is even possible. In the mean time, you may want to consider a mussel when he is around small children. Plus its going to take tons of hard work and hours to work with him to find out what makes him tick and triggers the bite instinct. Plus working with him so that he feels comfortable around children. It can be done . . and I wish you much success. I hope your meeting with the dog warden goes well! Virginia Dog Bite Law The one bite rule: Overview of the "One Bite Rule __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

08-21-2013, 08:07 PM	#16
faith2451 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gloucester va. Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	any advice on how to find a good trainer what to look for never had to mess with this before i also have 2 other yorkies no prob with them and the baby

08-22-2013, 04:40 PM	#20
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	Keep us update on the results. If the pup was cornered what did they expect it to do? Put Zig in a crate and never let him around people. Zig will love his crate and feel safe. That's what I do with my rescue Chihuahua b/c she doesn't like strangers.

08-23-2013, 06:35 AM	#21
faith2451 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gloucester va. Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 1	thank you for your help got about 4 or 5 trainers to call here i go

08-23-2013, 08:16 AM	#23
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	This is just a story of my experience with my son's Jack Russell terrier, Mandi was 7 years old when my first grandchild came along. Basically Mandi ignored the baby. When Rachel was 2 years old we had what I refer to the Cheerio Caper. Mandi spent a good deal of time over the past two years eating what ever hit the floor under the highchair. Well this one day, Rachel tried to take a Cheerio off the floor for herself, she was a typical two year old. Mandi snapped at her. She did not draw blood or break the skin, but she was trying to make it very clear that if it hit the floor it was hers. Well my son and his wife flipped, could not understand why their now 9 year old dog would bite their child. Surprise, Mandi was not being mean, she was being a dog. No matter the breed of dog, you do not allow small children to corner or mess with the dog period. Mandi went on to live to the ripe old age of 16 or 17 years old and she and Rachel became the best of friends.

08-23-2013, 08:27 AM	#24
theporkieyorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: dearborn heights Posts: 1,148	My older dog is fear aggressive with strangers and he is aggressive over territory(the couch and the bed and treats) with my SO. He has bitten my SO several times, without growling or barking to warn, but he's never drawn blood. It hurts my SO's feelings more than anything I am SOOO very careful with him around strangers. I do not let anyone approach him or try to pet him without warning them about him being afraid of people and possibly biting...and I have one friend who brings her child over and she is well aware of the situation and we both watch them together. Luckily Princeton stays away and isn't just going after people. He's afraid of them and while he's curious and may sniff, he'd prefer they don't touch him so he mostly stays away ....but if he were cornered, he'd do the same thing. I know I am responsible for my dog...not just to keep people safe from him, but to keep HIM SAFE from them. I am ALWAYS on high alert when we are out of our house and other people are around. If it were me, I would definitely be teaching my grandkids "no touch" with the aggressive dog...and I would even consider locking the dog up in a crate in a quiet room, while the grandkids are there. One of the things I tried was letting strangers be the "bringer of good things"...which was treats!! It may have helped a little as he did get brave enough to go up and take the treat out of their hand, but he still doesn't want them to touch him. It was really embarrassing to me at first to say "my dog bites"...but now it comes off my tongue like nothing.