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Lil V · 03-21-2006, 10:44 AM

Hi
im not sure where to post this but im at my wits end. When i got my dog he was well trained and no trouble at all. Now he growls at my boyfriend constantly even if my bf just walk past him. Also he now goes to the toilet in the house whereever and whenever he feels like it. I have just come home and stood in another puddle of wee. When he does this i take him right up to it, tap his nose then put hin in another room but this does not appear to be working. Could I get some advice please? Its really making me sad.
Thanks

bizzbeth · 03-21-2006, 10:54 AM

Is your little baby roaming the house freely while you're away? It helped to confine my baby Oliver until he knew to use his litter box. When I WAS home he would still be limited to the room I was in and have access to the bathroom. Every 15 or so minutes I would have him follow me into the bathroom (that way he learned where it was in the house) and I said "go potty" and waited. If he didn't go I kept an eye on him and kept running him back and forth. When I wasn't home he was confined to the bathroom and learned to use the litterbox.
As far as growling goes- it's a rule in the house that whenever someone new enters the room Oliver must be introduced. The person (even if it's my boyfriend who LIVES with us) must pick Oliver up and let him smell him (or even if it's just a hand) until Oliver calms down. Also you could try letting your boyfriend reward your baby for tricks or taking him for a walk or feeding him. Those are bonding experiences that will help the two get along.
I hope that helped! Best of luck!!!

Lil V · 03-21-2006, 10:57 AM

thanks for that. The thing is he is 5 years old and he was trained when we got him. My bf does live with us.
Thanks again hun. I really want to get him back to his gorgeous self, i hate being angry with him.

teri88 · 03-21-2006, 10:59 AM

Your bf needs to let your puppy know who is boss. I would have him gently lay the puppy on his back when he growls and hold him there until he is calm. You might also let him feed him and give him treats. As for the house training...my 11 month old still goes wherever so I'm no expert. But, it sounds like you are giving him the run of the house when you are not home. He should be confined to a small area with a wee wee pad or newspaper to go on if he has to. He should never be out of your sight so that you can "catch him in the act". Then just pick him up and take him outside. Tapping his nose or showing him the puddle won't help at all. He has no idea what is wrong or that he is responsible for it. A puppy might look guilty but they don't associate what they did with you being mad. To them it's the pee that is making you mad. Then when they see you go to the puddle they think you are mad at the pee again and they look upset. Does that make any sense? It takes patience, patience, patience! Good luck.

bizzbeth · 03-21-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil V

thanks for that. The thing is he is 5 years old and he was trained when we got him. My bf does live with us.
Thanks again hun. I really want to get him back to his gorgeous self, i hate being angry with him.

Ooh I'm sorry! I didn't know he was a little older- maybe he has just regressed for some reason. Even though Oliver is 5 months old and is still learning sometimes I feel like he has regressed SO MUCH! I hope it works out for you- I'm totally in the same boat about bf living with me and my baby STILL barks at him ALL THE TIME when my bf comes into my room. I hope things get better for you- It's not fun to have a misbehaved yorkie!
One thought- maybe since he has stopped going where he is supposed to you need to go back to treating him like a puppy until he learns who's boss. (maybe have your boyfriend help in confining him and retraining him)
Another thought- my other dog, Spencer the bichon, when he was about 5 years old started peeing everywhere!! And he was a VERY well trained dog so we didn't understand why he was misbehaving so much. After weeks of him [eeing all over the place we took him to the vet and found out he had kidney stones! He was having trouble peeing because of them and needed them removed. After the surgery he was back to peeing outside. Hopefully it's nothing like that with your baby, but it's just a thought! Have a good day

rox626 · 03-21-2006, 11:14 AM

Bizzbeth is right. When a dog starts having potty problems such as yours, he should first be checked for medical reasons. He has to learn that your boyfriend is a good guy. Maybe he should be responsible for feeding him. I hope this all works out for you and your little boy starts behaving the way he used to.

hunniebunnie · 03-21-2006, 11:19 AM

i agree that your bf needs to show your yorkie who's boss. your yorkie sees your bf as invading the hierarchy of your pack. my yorkie did that with my husband in the beginning too. but we took care of it quickly so it's not a habit. when bunjee growled at hubby, hubby growled back. it was the funniest thing. we didn't use any physical correction methods, it was just based on tone of voice.

as for the pottying. is he outdoor trained? or indoor trained in a litter box or on a potty pad. if he's having accidents in the house now, confining him to a smaller area is a must. crating him or using a belly band on him while you're out could help as well. using a belly band on him while you're home can also help to save your floors/carpet from repeat messes. remember to clean the accidents with an enzyme cleaner like nature's miracle so he wouldn't sniff and think to pee in the same spot again in the house. and if you're going to reprimand him with a light tap on the nose, you really need to catch him in the act.

good luck!

shelbysmom · 03-21-2006, 11:21 AM

good ideas everyone.

Make sure there aren't any physical problems affecting his behavior. If he has a Urinary tract infection that could make him cranky.

Lil V · 03-21-2006, 12:55 PM

Thanks guys!
he is trained to go outside and his last owner said she had no problems with him going to the toilet inside. He just went to the vets not even a week ago (for a full check up and booster jabs) so i dont think there can be anything wrong. Also when bf tells him off thats mainly when he pees, he just satnds there and does it.

bchgirl · 03-21-2006, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil V

Thanks guys!
he is trained to go outside and his last owner said she had no problems with him going to the toilet inside. He just went to the vets not even a week ago (for a full check up and booster jabs) so i dont think there can be anything wrong. Also when bf tells him off thats mainly when he pees, he just satnds there and does it.

He's scared of your boyfriend, that's an act of submission. He's growling at him because he scares him. Get your boyfriend to speak gently to him, praise him alot and offer plenty of treats. He needs to win back his trust. It may take awhile, but it can be done. Good luck re-training boyfriend

JeanieK · 03-21-2006, 01:09 PM

How long have you had him? It sounds to me like he is jealous of your BF. The dog whisperer would tell you that the dog does not see you as the leader of the pack. Dogs need a calm asserive leader, if you haven't established yourself as the leader, then the dog will become the leader. The problem is may not with your BF it might be with you.

Here is the link to his website. good information.

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog/expert...aspx?WT.srch=1

Lil V · 03-21-2006, 02:01 PM

I have had him for almost 2 months.

hunniebunnie · 03-21-2006, 02:04 PM

it does sound like your yorkie is submissive pee'ing with your bf. it's worth doing a google search on submissive urination in dogs and see what the experts say.
if all else fails, it's helpful to go to a dog behavioralist and seek recommendations based on your specific situtation.

03-21-2006, 10:44 AM	#1
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	My yorkie is being so bed. Advice please.... Hi im not sure where to post this but im at my wits end. When i got my dog he was well trained and no trouble at all. Now he growls at my boyfriend constantly even if my bf just walk past him. Also he now goes to the toilet in the house whereever and whenever he feels like it. I have just come home and stood in another puddle of wee. When he does this i take him right up to it, tap his nose then put hin in another room but this does not appear to be working. Could I get some advice please? Its really making me sad. Thanks

03-21-2006, 10:54 AM	#2
bizzbeth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 857	Is your little baby roaming the house freely while you're away? It helped to confine my baby Oliver until he knew to use his litter box. When I WAS home he would still be limited to the room I was in and have access to the bathroom. Every 15 or so minutes I would have him follow me into the bathroom (that way he learned where it was in the house) and I said "go potty" and waited. If he didn't go I kept an eye on him and kept running him back and forth. When I wasn't home he was confined to the bathroom and learned to use the litterbox. As far as growling goes- it's a rule in the house that whenever someone new enters the room Oliver must be introduced. The person (even if it's my boyfriend who LIVES with us) must pick Oliver up and let him smell him (or even if it's just a hand) until Oliver calms down. Also you could try letting your boyfriend reward your baby for tricks or taking him for a walk or feeding him. Those are bonding experiences that will help the two get along. I hope that helped! Best of luck!!! __________________ Mom to OLIVER & CHARLIE Scents & Warmers for your home from a YT member & Independent Scentsy Consultant https://elizabethcampbell.scentsy.us/Home

03-21-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	Your bf needs to let your puppy know who is boss. I would have him gently lay the puppy on his back when he growls and hold him there until he is calm. You might also let him feed him and give him treats. As for the house training...my 11 month old still goes wherever so I'm no expert. But, it sounds like you are giving him the run of the house when you are not home. He should be confined to a small area with a wee wee pad or newspaper to go on if he has to. He should never be out of your sight so that you can "catch him in the act". Then just pick him up and take him outside. Tapping his nose or showing him the puddle won't help at all. He has no idea what is wrong or that he is responsible for it. A puppy might look guilty but they don't associate what they did with you being mad. To them it's the pee that is making you mad. Then when they see you go to the puddle they think you are mad at the pee again and they look upset. Does that make any sense? It takes patience, patience, patience! Good luck. __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

03-21-2006, 10:57 AM	#3
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	thanks for that. The thing is he is 5 years old and he was trained when we got him. My bf does live with us. Thanks again hun. I really want to get him back to his gorgeous self, i hate being angry with him.

03-21-2006, 11:14 AM	#6
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	Bizzbeth is right. When a dog starts having potty problems such as yours, he should first be checked for medical reasons. He has to learn that your boyfriend is a good guy. Maybe he should be responsible for feeding him. I hope this all works out for you and your little boy starts behaving the way he used to.

03-21-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	i agree that your bf needs to show your yorkie who's boss. your yorkie sees your bf as invading the hierarchy of your pack. my yorkie did that with my husband in the beginning too. but we took care of it quickly so it's not a habit. when bunjee growled at hubby, hubby growled back. it was the funniest thing. we didn't use any physical correction methods, it was just based on tone of voice. as for the pottying. is he outdoor trained? or indoor trained in a litter box or on a potty pad. if he's having accidents in the house now, confining him to a smaller area is a must. crating him or using a belly band on him while you're out could help as well. using a belly band on him while you're home can also help to save your floors/carpet from repeat messes. remember to clean the accidents with an enzyme cleaner like nature's miracle so he wouldn't sniff and think to pee in the same spot again in the house. and if you're going to reprimand him with a light tap on the nose, you really need to catch him in the act. good luck!

03-21-2006, 11:21 AM	#8
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	good ideas everyone. Make sure there aren't any physical problems affecting his behavior. If he has a Urinary tract infection that could make him cranky.

03-21-2006, 12:55 PM	#9
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	Thanks guys! he is trained to go outside and his last owner said she had no problems with him going to the toilet inside. He just went to the vets not even a week ago (for a full check up and booster jabs) so i dont think there can be anything wrong. Also when bf tells him off thats mainly when he pees, he just satnds there and does it.

03-21-2006, 01:09 PM	#11
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	How long have you had him? It sounds to me like he is jealous of your BF. The dog whisperer would tell you that the dog does not see you as the leader of the pack. Dogs need a calm asserive leader, if you haven't established yourself as the leader, then the dog will become the leader. The problem is may not with your BF it might be with you. Here is the link to his website. good information. http://www.dogchannel.com/dog/expert...aspx?WT.srch=1

03-21-2006, 02:01 PM	#12
Lil V Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England-South Posts: 65	I have had him for almost 2 months.

03-21-2006, 02:04 PM	#13
hunniebunnie Follower of Yorkietology Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cali-fo-nee-ya Posts: 1,325	it does sound like your yorkie is submissive pee'ing with your bf. it's worth doing a google search on submissive urination in dogs and see what the experts say. if all else fails, it's helpful to go to a dog behavioralist and seek recommendations based on your specific situtation.