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01-08-2014, 10:18 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mount Carmel, TN
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| Help! My Yorkie goes nuts! I'm brand new to this awesome site! Thank you for allowing me to join! Here's what I need some help with, my Chewy isn't aggressive until a member of my family, but not me, is leaving or just coming home. He goes nuts! He grabs a blanket and slings it everywhere, barks, growls...and today he was on my lap in the floor when my son came to say good-bye and my face got the brunt of the attack, it's not bad but he knew he hurt me. Has anyone dealt with this behavior before? Any suggestions? Thanks so very much!! |
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01-08-2014, 10:23 AM | #2 |
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| Welcome. I'm sure some of our experienced members will have some great for you.
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01-08-2014, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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| It sounds like he is being protective of you but I'll leave this up to the professionals to give advise!
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01-08-2014, 11:02 AM | #4 |
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| First question: How old is he? Also, have you ever taken him out around other people? Has he ever acted like this around anyone else who has been in your home? |
01-08-2014, 11:36 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Mount Carmel, TN
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| He is one and a half years old. We go out a lot, he's around other people and other animals. He loves other dogs UNLESS I give that dog attention, so I've learned not to. He's just like this at home when the guys come or go..my hubby and 2 teenage sons. |
01-08-2014, 12:01 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vanwa
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| I would kennel him when people are coming or going and let him out when he calms down. I don't claim to be a doz expert, though. |
01-08-2014, 12:04 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vanwa
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| Or a dog expert. |
01-08-2014, 12:31 PM | #8 |
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| Zoey does something similar. She has a bit of a "temper" if you will. She doesn't go after people per say but she barks/growls at anyone visiting. The only time she does the grab & shake is when she's really upset. Like if Magnus takes her treat/bully stick. She'll grab whatever is closest to her. Long story short, I wasn't able to correct her behavior 100%. The best I could do was make sure she's aware enough NOT to bite humans. She's very smart but also extremely stubborn. I still do reprimand her when she loses her temper like that but she's 3 years old now so I'm not really holding my breath that she'll stop being like that anytime soon. LOL |
01-08-2014, 01:56 PM | #9 |
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| A dog that is aggressive with people and other animals has taken on the dominant position in your relationship. Many dogs like this are very insecure and feel as though they need to protect themselves and you. The little guy desperately needs to learn his place in your household and all other interactions. When you teach your dog simple commands like sit, stay, down,come you are also teaching him/her that you are the authority figure and the protector. You will also have control when situations arise that could be dangerous to your pet or you and your family. Some people say their dogs know these commands but still act aggressively. If the dog will not obey a command when not on a leash then the dog is not properly trained. A dog that only obeys when it feels like it is still taking a dominant roll. You start training on the leash and keep training until your baby knows to respond off lead. It takes some time and requires that you be consistent but it is much kinder than having to lock up your dog or continually punishing it. (Which won't work anyway) All training should be fun for the dog. Positive reinforcement will bring the kind of results you want. Lot's of praise and small healthy treats are great motivators for your pet. |
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