I need help :( I did some research on my silky yorkie and it said that they sometimes think they're the pack leader and will start to bark a lot as protection, and start fights with other dogs, etc. Well, I am sad to say that I believe my Lexi is just that. Lately she barks when ever someone knocks on the door, if someone enters my bedroom, if someone is walking down the hallway, also with other animals lately she has gotten aggressive. Mostly happens when I'm petting another dog she gets mad, or if she has a bone, she will growl and bark at my roommates cat as if she thinks it will steal her treat so I don't give her them anymore. She is my first dog, I have no idea how to correct this. I usually give her a firm no, or I hold her in my arms until she settles, tell her to be quiet , and tell her good girl when she listens. |
She is 9 months |
I don't have any advice but hopefully others will post ideas to help you. I do have one of mine that has become very possessive of me lately. She will snap at one of my others if she tries to come by us when she is snuggling with me. She is 6 years old. I tell her No bite and then place her away from me. Not sure if it works because she will do it again a few days later. |
When you say silky yorkie do you mean a yorkie and silky mix? I would nip aggressive behavior in the butt if she growls with treats the best thing to do is to reach down and take it and if she growls say a firm NO and keep the bone for awhile then give it back and after a few minutes try again. I don't think barking has anything to do with being the pack leader. I am a fan of talking to a trainer when it comes to being aggressive. |
I usually take her bone away when she gets aggressive, and she barks for it and I just give her a firm no and she forgets about it for a while. And yes, a yorkie silky mix. Where I was reading, they said that " when a silky believes he is a boss, it's temperament changes. It may become demanding, protective and may begin to bark a lot" and I have noticed she barks a lot more than normal the last month. I think she picked up is behaviour from my moms Pomeranian. My moms Pom. growls whenever my dog would go sit on the couch while my mom is holding her. My dog isn't dangerous to people or anything, it's just other animals she barks at them when they go near her when she has a bone, or when she's with me, or my mom, anyone really. She wants all the attention on her lol |
Is she spayed? |
No, she is not spayed |
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Also, there is member here named yorkietalkjilly who is really well versed on behavior patterns and issues in dogs. Hopefully she will see this thread. If she doesn't, you could send her a PM and I am sure she could offer some advice. With that said, I think spaying might help but not too much. Mandie is bossy and thinks she owns the place so I am the last to offer advice on this. I just know Mandie is spayed and she is still like that. I know for sure that it is lack of me training her to behave correctly. |
The kind of behavior you describe sometimes happens when a dog feels they are "in charge." The best thing you can do for your little dog is to teach her some obedience commands like sit, stay, come, and down. They are simple but important components to keeping your dog well balanced and secure. Right now she is feeling that she needs to guard you and protect you. I'm not sure why this has happened but apparently she doesn't feel like you are the protector of the house. Some good positive reinforcement while teaching her these things will cause her to realize that you are in charge and not her. There are classes you can attend. Sometimes they are not the greatest thing for a dog that is already aggressive toward other animals and people. Maybe you can find a good book or videos if you are not experienced at training. Most of this kind of work needs to be practiced on a regular basis at home anyway. There is also a website called "dog star daily" where you can learn some good training tips. They also deal with problems people face with their pets. They do have some videos also. |
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